Amritpal Kaur[1] is an Indian karate athlete known for her achievements in the sport. As a black belt holder in Sito Tyo Seiko Kai, Kaur has represented India in various national and international competitions.[2]
Early life and education
Amritpal Kaur was born Amritpal Kaur Manpotra on 15 September 1997.[3] She was raised in a lower-middle-class Ramgarhia Sikh family in New Delhi, India.[2] She developed in interest in martial arts as a 13-year-old traveling alone in Delhi.[2] She played badminton in high school.[2]
During her time at Janki Devi Memorial College, Kaur began learning karate as a means of self-defense.[2] She demonstrated great talent and passion for the sport, which led her to pursue a career in competitive karate. Soon, she joined the national team[2] and started participating in state, national, and international tournaments.
Kaur won a gold medal in the Commonwealth Karate Championships in 2015 and secured the top position in the South Asian Championships for three consecutive years.[4] Kaur did not qualify for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, as she was unable to attend the qualifying matches in Europe and then suffered an ACL injury.[2]
In 2022 film producer Sujay Jairaj optioned her story for a movie. Jairaj, known for securing the rights for a film on former world number one badminton player Saina Nehwal, also initiated a funding campaign for Amritpal on Ketto.[4]
Awards and achievements
Amritpal Kaur has received several accolades and achieved notable success in the field of karate. Her accomplishments include:
Amritpal Kaur gained significant attention after receiving assistance from Bollywood actor and social worker Sonu Sood for her knee surgery in 2020.[6][7] The story was featured on The Kapil Sharma Show. A video clip showcasing Kaur's journey and expressing gratitude towards Sonu Sood for his support was shared on the India Times Facebook page.[8]
Apart from her athletic career, Kaur leads a private life.
