Ludhiana: Acrobats steal show at Kila Raipur Games

One of the standout performers was Salwinder Singh, a 50-year-old veteran from Taran Tarn, who has been participating in the Kila Raipur Games since 1993. Singh became a crowd favourite with his famous plough-carrying act, in which he lifts the heavy plough using only his teeth.

Singh, whose passion for the act began at the age of 11 after watching similar performances during village festivals, explained that he spent years practicing weightlifting in secret before debuting at the Kila Raipur Games at the age of 19. Since then, he has been a regular participant, continuously amazing audiences with his incredible strength and dedication.

Another acrobat, Amrik Singh, also known as Mika, 46, who hails from Punnumajra village in Nawanshahr, lifts 95.5kg weight with his right ear. Mika said that he found his inspiration in 2018 when he assisted a former weightlifter performing similar feats at the games. Motivated by this experience, Mika decided to take on the challenge himself. Along with his acrobatic feats, Mika is a professional athlete who has earned 28 medals, including six golds, in events such as athletics, javelin throw, and shot put.