Olympic bronze medalist boxer Vijender Singh, known as much for his powerful punches as for being a hearthrob, has tied the knot. Vijender married Archana, the daughter of a Congress activist, Surinder Singh, from Muzaffarnagar in UP, on May 17, 2011 in Delhi.
Vijender Singh wore a Manav Gangwani sherwani for his shaadi while his bride Archana was wearing a bright lehanga designed by Tarun Tahiliani outfits. The couple looked real happy during their wedding ceremony at Flying Club in Delhi.
25-year-old Vijender, who is known as 'India's David Beckham' abroad, returned on Sunday after winning a bronze in the Arafura Games, where he won in the 81kg category for the first time.
"It's a new chapter of my life and I am obviously excited. It's a bout in which loss is victory. After thinking over it for a long time, both of us decided to get married. It is a private occasion and I hope my privacy is respected," Vijender told media on Sunday.
He also disclosed the fact that he and Archana, 23, decided to take the plunge just a few days back.
“I met her four years back and we have been friends ever since. She's a software engineer and has also finished her MBA. In fact, she's the most beautiful girl in the world as far as I'm concerned! But, I'm really crazy about her smile; and I adore the fact that she loves me unconditionally,” Vijender maintained.
Vijender's father said that they wanted to keep the wedding a low key affair. The wedding reception, is scheduled for May 18 and all the preparations for the gala event are already underway.
Shaaditimes.com wishes the cute couple years of marital bliss.
Olympic bronze medalist boxer Vijender Singh, known as much for his powerful punches as for being a hearthrob, has tied the knot. Vijender married Archana, the daughter of a Congress activist, Surinder Singh, from Muzaffarnagar in UP, on May 17, 2011 in Delhi. 
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