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=='''Battle with Cancer and Comeback'''==
=='''Battle with Cancer and Comeback'''==
'''Diagnosis and Struggles (2019)'''
==='''Diagnosis and Struggles (2019)'''===
At the peak of her athletic ascent, Dr. Seeshadri Singh was diagnosed with thyroid cancer, abruptly halting her competitive career and plunging her into a battle against both illness and depression.
At the peak of her athletic ascent, Dr. Seeshadri Singh was diagnosed with thyroid cancer, abruptly halting her competitive career and plunging her into a battle against both illness and depression.


'''Family and Spiritual Support'''
==='''Family and Spiritual Support'''===
With no government assistance, Dr. Seeshadri Singh relied on the unwavering emotional and financial backing of her mother and siblings. During chemotherapy she met mentor-counsellor Rashmi Dutta affectionately Tia Ma’am whose guidance proved pivotal in rebuilding her mental resilience.
With no government assistance, Dr. Seeshadri Singh relied on the unwavering emotional and financial backing of her mother and siblings. During chemotherapy she met mentor-counsellor Rashmi Dutta affectionately Tia Ma’am whose guidance proved pivotal in rebuilding her mental resilience.


'''Return to Sports (2023)'''
==='''Return to Sports (2023)'''===
Two years after remission, Dr. Seeshadri Singh launched a meticulously planned comeback. She secured an A-grade Post-Graduate Diploma in Strength and Conditioning from NSNIS Patiala and obtained the Australian Strength & Conditioning Association Level 1 certification, equipping herself to coach as well as compete.
Two years after remission, Dr. Seeshadri Singh launched a meticulously planned comeback. She secured an A-grade Post-Graduate Diploma in Strength and Conditioning from NSNIS Patiala and obtained the Australian Strength & Conditioning Association Level 1 certification, equipping herself to coach as well as compete.


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=='''Awards and Recognition'''==
=='''Awards and Recognition'''==
Nari Shakti Award (February 2025) – presented by Padma Shri awardee Gulbo Ji for outstanding contribution to women’s empowerment   
* '''Nari Shakti Award (February 2025)''' – presented by Padma Shri awardee Gulbo Ji for outstanding contribution to women’s empowerment   
Super Woman 2025 – honouring holistic excellence in sport and society   
* '''Super Woman 2025''' – honouring holistic excellence in sport and society   
Women Icon of the Year (2025) – recognising entrepreneurial leadership and philanthropy   
* '''Women Icon of the Year (2025)''' – recognising entrepreneurial leadership and philanthropy   
Multiple citations for social service from state cancer-support foundations and youth organisations
* '''Multiple citations for social service''' from state cancer-support foundations and youth organisations


=='''Public Engagement and Cultural Contribution'''==
=='''Public Engagement and Cultural Contribution'''==

Revision as of 15:46, 24 May 2025

Dr. Seeshadri Singh is an Indian Asian Gold-Medalist athlete, strength-and-conditioning coach, motivational speaker, social worker, and entrepreneur. Best known for winning gold and silver at successive Asian Powerlifting Championships and for founding the luxury-heritage fashion label SSANGG by Seeshadri Singh, she has become a national symbol of resilience after defeating thyroid cancer and returning to elite sport. Today her influence spans high-performance coaching, social advocacy, and cultural entrepreneurship.

Early Life and Background

Dr. Seeshadri Singh From Jaipur, Rajasthan, credits her mother, Mrs. Parmjit Kaur, with instilling the discipline, compassion, and quiet courage that later defined her public persona. Childhood encouragement from family nurtured a deep curiosity for sport and an equally strong sense of social responsibility traits that would remain constant even in times of crisis.

Athletic Career

Dr. Seeshadri Singh burst onto India’s university circuit by claiming the All-India Inter-University gold medal and setting national records in Powerlifting . She soon added medals from the Federation Cup and other senior nationals, while simultaneously competing in boxing events. Her transition to the international stage was emphatic: at the Asian Powerlifting Championships she captured gold in one edition and silver in another, earning the media sobriquet “India’s Strongest Woman.”

Battle with Cancer and Comeback

Diagnosis and Struggles (2019)

At the peak of her athletic ascent, Dr. Seeshadri Singh was diagnosed with thyroid cancer, abruptly halting her competitive career and plunging her into a battle against both illness and depression.

Family and Spiritual Support

With no government assistance, Dr. Seeshadri Singh relied on the unwavering emotional and financial backing of her mother and siblings. During chemotherapy she met mentor-counsellor Rashmi Dutta affectionately Tia Ma’am whose guidance proved pivotal in rebuilding her mental resilience.

Return to Sports (2023)

Two years after remission, Dr. Seeshadri Singh launched a meticulously planned comeback. She secured an A-grade Post-Graduate Diploma in Strength and Conditioning from NSNIS Patiala and obtained the Australian Strength & Conditioning Association Level 1 certification, equipping herself to coach as well as compete.

Professional Career and Coaching

Working today with elite international athletes, Dr. Seeshadri Singh combines evidence-based training methods with personal experience of peak performance and recovery. Her programmes emphasise holistic athlete welfare physical metrics, mental health, and long-term career sustainability.

Entrepreneurship: SSANGG by Seeshadri Singh

In 2024 Dr. Seeshadri Singh unveiled SSANGG, a label that “weaves stories through threads” by marrying Rajasthani artisanship with contemporary silhouettes. SSANGG’s mission crafting luxury from tradition mirrors its founder’s own fusion of heritage strength and modern identity, and provides employment pathways for rural craft communities.

Social Work and Motivational Speaking

True to her pledge of “lifting others while lifting weights,” Dr. Seeshadri Singh donates 70 percent of her income to cancer patients and marginalised families. As a Josh Talks presenter and keynote speaker, she addresses themes of resilience, women’s empowerment, and athlete mental health. School and university appearances often close with free workshops in basic strength training and self-care.

Awards and Recognition

  • Nari Shakti Award (February 2025) – presented by Padma Shri awardee Gulbo Ji for outstanding contribution to women’s empowerment
  • Super Woman 2025 – honouring holistic excellence in sport and society
  • Women Icon of the Year (2025) – recognising entrepreneurial leadership and philanthropy
  • Multiple citations for social service from state cancer-support foundations and youth organisations

Public Engagement and Cultural Contribution

Since 2025 Dr. Seeshadri Singh has served as a National Member of the World Culture and Environment Commission, advocating for sustainable sport, indigenous textiles, and cross-cultural dialogue on wellness. Her policy papers emphasise the intersection of ecological stewardship and athlete development.

Legacy and Personal Philosophy

From record-setting prodigy to cancer survivor, from coach to couture entrepreneur, Dr. Seeshadri Singh exemplifies what she calls “strength with service.” She consistently attributes each milestone to the unshakeable support of Mrs. Parmjit Kaur, describing her mother as “the pillar who turned every setback into a stepping-stone.” Her story continues to inspire athletes, patients, and young entrepreneurs across India and beyond.

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