At a Glance
- Education
- Sports Science, Loughborough University, England
- Current Roles
- Freelance Sports Writer, United News of India (UNI)
- Sports Commentator & Athletics Expert, Doordarshan Sports
- Track Record
- Former National Cross Country Champion
Rupinder Singh
Elite Sports Consultant, Former Media Head, & High-Performance Manager
Rupinder Singh is an elite sports consultant, media executive, and former National Cross Country Champion with over three decades of experience at the highest echelons of global athletics. Combining an academic foundation in Sports Science from Loughborough University (England) with unparalleled field expertise, he has directed major international events, shaped sports cinema, and managed world-class athletic talent.
Former Media Head of the Paralympic Committee of India (PCI), he currently serves as a Freelance Sports Writer for United News of India (UNI) and a Sports Commentator & Athletics Expert on Doordarshan Sports. He also manages and mentors India’s upcoming elite middle and long-distance runners preparing for international competition.
Executive Highlights
1988 – PresentOlympic Media & JournalismCovered every consecutive Summer Olympic Games since Seoul 1988, establishing a deep-rooted media presence and authoritative voice in global sports reporting.
Delhi, Hyderabad & GlobalInternational Event OrganizationOrganized premier international athletics meets in Delhi under the leadership of Suresh Kalmadi. Orchestrated world-class marathons across Hyderabad, Kuala Lumpur, Lahore, and Ras Al Khaimah.
Film & CinemaHigh-Profile Sports ConsultingServed as the Official Sports Consultant for the National Award-winning biographical sports film Bhaag Milkha Bhaag, ensuring elite-level athletic realism on screen.
CurrentSports Media & Athlete ManagementFormer Media Head of the Paralympic Committee of India. Freelance Sports Writer for United News of India (UNI), Sports Commentator & Athletics Expert on Doordarshan Sports, and manager of India’s upcoming elite middle and long-distance runners.
Portfolio & Global Network
Legend-Tier Athletics Management
Organized events and coordinated with some of the greatest icons in sporting history, including:
- Carl Lewis (9-time Olympic Gold Medalist)
- Michael Johnson (4-time Olympic Gold Medalist)
- Sergey Bubka (35-time Pole Vault World Record Holder)
- Evelyn Ashford (4-time Olympic Champion sprinter)
- Moses Kiptanui (3-time World Champion steeplechaser)
- Merlene Ottey (9-time Olympic Medalist sprinter)
Elite Athlete Development
Currently managing and mentoring India’s upcoming elite middle and long-distance runners.
- Performance Planning: High-performance development and international competition strategy.
- Career Management: Athlete representation, media engagement and professional development.
- Target Competitions: Asian Games, Commonwealth Games, World Championships and Olympic Games.