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37th annual Australian Sikh Games kicks off in Sydney
The 37th Australian Sikh Games kicked off in Sydney, uniting communities through sports, culture, and record-breaking international participation.
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Staff Reporter1
- Fri, 18, Apr 2025
- 15:00 EDT
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organizing committee of the games / Facebook/ Australian Sikh Games
The 37th Annual Australian Sikh Games officially commenced today at the Crest Complex in Bass Hill, Sydney, ushering in a vibrant celebration of sports, culture, and community spirit.
Organized by the Australian Sikh and Punjabi community, the three-day national-level event will run from April 18 to April 20, drawing thousands of athletes, spectators, and cultural enthusiasts from across Australia and beyond.
Months of meticulous planning have culminated in a high-energy opening, with organizers promising a memorable and well-executed experience. “We have left no stone unturned in making this year’s Sikh Games truly exceptional,” said members of the organizing committee.
The games are receiving overwhelming support from the Australian government, local councils, administrative bodies, Gurdwaras, sports clubs, and the wider Sikh community. A wide range of sporting events are taking place, including kabaddi, hockey, football, tug of war, cricket, athletics, volleyball, netball, badminton, and wrestling.
As always, the games have attracted participation from a large number of clubs and athletes, not only from across Australia but also internationally. Cultural programs and Sikh forums, organized alongside the competitions, are captivating the audience and adding a deeper layer of community engagement to the festivities.
Strong leadership by Sarbjot Singh Dhillon, president of the Australian National Sikh Sports and Cultural Council, Daljit Happy Dhami, Vice President, and Avtar Singh Sidhu, head of the organizing committee, has been instrumental in the event’s success and the enthusiastic turnout.
A standout moment on Day One was the gold medal victory by 70-year-old Kashmir Singh Wahla, from the border district of Gurdaspur, India, in the shot put event in his age category. His achievement brought pride not only to India but also recognition to his hometown village Bathwala, placing it on the international map of sporting excellence.
With record participation and an outpouring of community support, the 2025 Sikh Games are shaping up to be one of the most successful editions in the event’s 37-year history.
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