Former Asian Games cyclist Swaran Singh, who was forced to work as a security guard is receiving financial support from across corners. Thanks to efforts of Amar Singh, who retired from Tata Steel Sports Department as Manager sports in 2002. Singh who has been in town since March came to know about poor economic condition of Swaran Singh, who is also an international cyclist representing India in 1970 Asian Games at Bangkok with him.
To get things in order for Swaran, Satbir Singh, former secretary, Jharkhand Cycling Association, Amar Singh activated their network of old retired cyclists and other sportspersons and got funds assistance for Swaran. Money has come for assistance from local Jamshedpur cyclists and Indian cyclists from other states of about One lakh rupees. This fund raiser was initiated by Satbir Singh and Amar Singh together.
The financial assistance even came from cyclists in America through personal contact of Amar Singh who initiated the same for a noble cause to assist his fellow cyclist. Amarjeet Singh, Piara Singh and Charanjeet Singh all three brothers top ex-cyclists and coaches of Kurukshetra Haryana, Piara Singh and Charanjeet also worked as national coaches of Indian camps , who are now settled in the USA have sent an amount of One lakh.