Farmers Movement Archive

He can’t wait to go back to work

To cheer up the sagging morale of farmers protesting at the borders for the last four months, the Punjab Wrestling Association had decided to organise wrestling competitions at the Singhu border from February 3. Kartar Singh, president of the association, had announced his support after the Red Fort incident. But due to certain reasons, the matches could not be held.Not even once did I felt depressed because of Covid. All my concentration was on pending works related to the stir. May be it's my sporting background that the strain couldn't affect me much. I kept on having giloy and other homemade concoctions. Until now, I don't have any breathing-related symptoms and all other reports are good. —Kartar Singh, Arjuna awardee wrestlerBut Singh had been planning to hold matches now at the borders, but, he contracted the virus. As he awaits the report of his third test, the Padma Shri recipient shares his experience:"I and my wife developed fever and then cold. Without any delay, we got tested and the results came out positive. We didn't have any major symptoms, so we were advised home isolation. Although I am still positive, I am feeling alright. There are no physical issues now. I am just waiting for my test to come negative."Not even once he felt depressed because of Covid. All his concentration is on the pending works related to the stir. "May be it's my sporting background that the strain couldn't affect me much. I kept on having giloye and other homemade concoctions. Until now, I don't have any breathing- related symptoms and all other reports are good," he told, before adding, "I am just waiting to get back to work as soon as possible." — (As told to Ajay Joshi)

The Tribune

2021-03-18