Surendra Poonia
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| Born | 1 January 1977 |
| Alma mater | Armed Forces Medical College, Pune University of Pune Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya |
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| Party | Bharatiya Janata Party |
Surendra Poonia, VSM (born 1977) is an Indian sportsman, physician, and former soldier.[1]
Career
Poonia is an alumnus of the Armed Forces Medical College,[2] Pune and Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya(JNV), Patan, Sikar, Rajasthan. He joined the Army Medical Corps in August 2001 and served with The President's Bodyguard[3]
Poonia joined the Bharatiya Janata Party on 23 March before 2019 Lok Sabha General election.[4]
Achievements
Poonia represented India in Croatia, Spain, Ireland and Turkey[5][6]
On 26 January 2012, he received the Vishisht Seva Medal from the President of India.[7][8]
References
- ^ "Soldierathon :A run in honour of our bravehearts". www.soldierathon.com. Retrieved 16 December 2021.
Soldierathon was an idea conceived by Major Dr Surendra Poonia,VSM in guidance of former President of India, the Late Dr. A P J Abdul Kalam, who felt the need to create awareness towards the sacrifices made by our men in uniform and at the same time help the Martyr families/children and war wounded soldiers, who along with time are forgotten by the country at large. But unfortunately, Dr Kalam Sir didn't live through to see it happen and Major Poonia has taken it upon himself to make this dream a reality.
- ^ "PBG man wins medals at the World Medical & Health Games". The Hindu. 21 July 2012.
- ^ "Bodyguard shows his mettle". The Indian Express. 17 July 2010. Retrieved 17 July 2010.
- ^ "Major Surendra Poonia joins BJP". Business Standard India. 23 March 2019.
- ^ "Poonia to the fore". The Sunday Guardian. 2 September 2012.
- ^ "Love for nation spurs Poonia". Hindustan Times. 23 July 2010.
- ^ "President Felicitates Rashtrapati Bhavan Medical Officer Major Surendra Poonia for Winning Seven Medals at 33rd World Medical Games". PIB. 15 October 2012.
- ^ "President Felicitates Maj Poonia for Winning Seven Medals". Outlook. 15 October 2012.