New lineup at Malaysia-Singapore largest Sikh sporting body

Malaysian Singapore Sikh Sports Council (MSSSC) has elected its deputy president Gurjeet Singh Rhande to helm the sports outfit for a two-year term. He replaces Dr Kerpal Singh Pannu who had served two consecutive terms.

Businessman Gurjeet is also the president of Perak Sikh Union (PSU) and Party Punjabi Malaysia (PPM). PSU deputy president Hardev Singh has been elected as one of the five VPs.

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MSSSC which was formed in 1949 by a group of enthusiastic sport minded Sikhs with the intent to enhance the sporting activities of Sikhs in Malaysia.

MSSSC is responsible for the Gurdwara Cup, the oldest Sikh sporting event which has been held since 1952. This year marked the 66th Gurdwara Cup.

The entire committee for the 2017-19, made up of an all-male team, won unopposed.

MSSSC Council 2017 – 2019:

President: Gurjeet Singh Rhande

Deputy Presidents:
Dr Kuldip Singh Sohan
Sarjit Singh Sona

Vice Presidents:
Amarjeet Singh
Sarban Singh
Rajinderjit Singh
Gagandeep Singh
Hardev Singh

Secretary: Keshminder Singh

Asst Secretary: P. Rangit Singh

Treasurer: Daljit Singh

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