UK PM Boris Johnson awards 'Skipping Sikh' for NHS fundraising efforts

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson awarded a British Sikh for helping community to remain physically active and raising over £12,000 for NHS charities. Rajinder Singh, famously kwn as 'Skipping Sikh', started sharing videos of his skipping fitness routines and inspired ors to remain active, particularly those who were self-isolating at home.

Singh encourd people across globe to join in his lockdown “skip challenge” and donate to NHS charities. In a letter to 73-year-old living in Harlington, Johnson thanked Singh for his effort to support NHS saying he encourd nation to pick up ir skipping ropes and keep ir spirits high by taking on "lockdown skip challenge".

“Your ‘Skipping Sikh’ fitness videos have given a lift to thousands of people worldwide who have watched online and taken part with you in your daily exercise, and provided an ingenious way of bringing toger and energising Sikh community at a time when temples have been closed,” wrote Johnson, who bestowed Singh with UK’s “Point of Light” award.

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'Truly humbled'

Singh said in a statement, published on PMO’s website, that he’s truly humbled for being awarded Points of Light award. ‘Skipping Sikh’ said that he loves to serve ors and it’s a part of who he is as a Sikh. Expressing his gratitude for support and recognition, Singh ded that he never thought something like skipping would inspire world and spre smiles.

"Waheguru ji ka khalsa, waheguru ji ki fateh. I am truly humbled for being awarded Points of Light award," said Singh

“Thank you to our PM Boris Johnson, God bless you and everyone, I thank everyone for support and love, and I encour all to join in skipping challenge and tag me in @SikhSkipping,” stated Singh, ding that health is wealth and everyone should stay active and happy.

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