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A turbaned Sikh will become the first Sikh person to carry the Olympic torch in Canada when he hoists the flame on Feb. 6 in Ashcroft.
A very proud Jarnail Singh Sahota, 54 is a Surry businessman; he is one of over 700,000 Sikhs in Canada
Sikhs have been living in Canada for over 25 years, they have immerged into the structure of the country, and there are 11 politicians in the country that have a Sikh or Punjabi back ground.
Jarnail Singh Sahota immigrating to Canada from Punjab a quarter of a century ago
He spoke to the Surrey North Delta Leader, "It's really exciting for me," he said. "I'm really proud to be a Canadian Sikh."
Sahota was once a national level lightweight boxer in India and has coached boxing here.
His wife and three children will be on hand to watch his leg of the Olympic torch relay.
"I think I will wear a red turban," he said. "It's Canada's colour."
A very proud Jarnail Singh Sahota, 54 is a Surry businessman; he is one of over 700,000 Sikhs in Canada
Sikhs have been living in Canada for over 25 years, they have immerged into the structure of the country, and there are 11 politicians in the country that have a Sikh or Punjabi back ground.
Jarnail Singh Sahota immigrating to Canada from Punjab a quarter of a century ago
He spoke to the Surrey North Delta Leader, "It's really exciting for me," he said. "I'm really proud to be a Canadian Sikh."
Sahota was once a national level lightweight boxer in India and has coached boxing here.
His wife and three children will be on hand to watch his leg of the Olympic torch relay.
"I think I will wear a red turban," he said. "It's Canada's colour."
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