Jasdev Singh Explained
| Jasdev Singh |
| Birth Date: | 1930/31 |
| Death Date: | 25 September 2018 |
| Occupation: | Sports commentator |
| Awards: |
* Padma Bhushan (2008) * Olympic Order (awarded)
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| Known For: | Coverage of nine Olympics, eight hockey World Cups, and six Asian Games |
| Notable Works: | Official commentator on Independence Day and Republic Day parade broadcasts |
| Employer: | - All India Radio Jaipur (1955–1963)
* Doordarshan (1963–over 35 years)
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Jasdev Singh (1930/31 – 25 September 2018) was an Indian sports commentator. He was awarded Padma Shri in 1985 and Padma Bhushan in 2008. He died on 25 September 2018.[1] [2] [3] He was also an official commentator on Independence Day, and Republic Day parade broadcasts from 1963 for state-run media, Doordarshan and also All India Radio. He joined All Indian Radio Jaipur in 1955, and moved to Delhi after eight years, thereafter he joined Doordarshan, where he worked for over 35 years.[4] [5] [6]
Over the years, he covered nine Olympics, eight hockey World Cups and six Asian Games, and was awarded the Olympic Order, the highest award of the Olympic movement, by Juan Antonio Samaranch, IOC president.[4] [7] [8]
Notes and References
- https://www.newsnation.in/india-news/renowned-commentator-jasdev-singh-passes-away-at-87-voice-of-indian-sports-on-doordarshan-sports-commentator-air-jaipur-station-article-203663.html Renowned commentator Jasdev Singh dies at 87
- News: For the 47th time, his familiar voice will take you through the R-Day parade — Thaindian News . Thaindian.com . 25 January 2009 . 2013-08-12 . 16 October 2012 . https://web.archive.org/web/20121016213638/http://www.thaindian.com/newsportal/lifestyle/146786_100146786.html . dead .
- Web site: Padma Bhushan Awardees . . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20090605073347/http://india.gov.in/myindia/padmabhushan_awards_list1.php . 5 June 2009 .
- News: A voice that continues to charm... . The Hindu . 5 May 2008 .
- News: Listen to a familiar voice . https://web.archive.org/web/20110629023531/http://www.hindu.com/yw/2007/08/24/stories/2007082450320600.htm . dead . 29 June 2011 . . 24 August 2007 .
- News: DD, AIR go blank as 38,000 staffers strike. https://web.archive.org/web/20121104205431/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2010-11-24/india/28223355_1_doordarshan-employees-sis-live-uk-broadcaster . dead . 4 November 2012 . The Times of India. 24 November 2010 .
- News: OLYMPICS 2016: To Bid Or Not To Bid. Financial Express . 28 December 2003.
- News: OC's slight hurts legendary commentator. https://web.archive.org/web/20121104205533/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2010-10-17/delhi/28252504_1_oc-asian-games-olympic-movement . dead . 4 November 2012 . The Times of India. 17 October 2010 .
