BREAKING | Sikhs wearing the Kirpan will be accommodated at FIFA World Cup 2026 venues in Canada following advocacy by the @WorldSikhOrg.
"FIFA has confirmed that Sikhs will be permitted to attend FIFA-controlled venues in Toronto and Vancouver while wearing the kirpan, provided that the individual is wearing the kirpan alongside the other four Sikh articles of faith, the kirpan blade does not exceed 10 cm in length, the kirpan remains secured in its sheath, is attached to a fabric belt (gatra), and is worn under clothing at all times. FIFA has advised us that venue staff and security personnel in Toronto and Vancouver have been informed of this accommodation," the WSO shared in a release while also thanking FIFA, the host cities, members of the Sikh Caucus, and government representatives at all levels for helping secure the accommodation.
“At around 04:00, it was time for Nitnem and Maharaj gave me that Seva, sitting on the top of the dead bodies I read Nitnem to whoever was still breathing and just accepted this as the will of Guru Sahib. I won’t ever forget that Nitnem.” Bhai Nirmalbir Singh Ji #NeverForget1984
A cop dies and the comment section is full of racist fucks because he was killed by a white guy.
This officer was doing his job.
Have some respect for a loss of life.
It’s not all Sikhs, it’s the Khalistanis.
It’s not all Asians, it’s the Pakistanis.
It’s not all immigrants, it’s the Muslims.
It’s not all black people, it’s the Somalis.
The British Empire mastered this divide and rule tactic during the Raj.
The same mindset still exists in Britain.
They’ve got minority groups pointing fingers at other minorities hoping to win acceptance.
But history shows how this always ends.
One by one, every community gets targeted eventually.
Go speak to your grandparents and learn a thing or two.
Sikhs are facing an unprecedented Hate after the murder of Henry Novak.
Ignorant, Illiterate and Hateful RW White supremacists have painted Sikhs worldwide as Murderers.
Going by that yardstick, I declare All Whites worldwide as RAPISTS because Prince Andrew stars in Epstein Files.
Yesterday was a massive challenge in London managing the media and messaging to strike the right balance in remembering the thousands of Sikhs who lost their lives 42 years ago and addressing the Anti-Sikh hate that has been unleashed in the UK.
These interviews were given yesterday knowing we had put off announcing our call for a public inquiry until today.
Our press release and the letter to @ShabanaMahmood@DavidLammy@attorneygeneral today stated:
“By allowing a convicted murderer's false characterisation of the weapon to stand unchallenged in open court, the justice system facilitated a highly damaging wave of misinformation.
“This lack of judicial and prosecutorial clarity has triggered inappropriate political commentary, brought a sacred article of the Sikh faith into disrepute, and directly resulted in a surge of targeted hate speech, verbal abuse, and violent physical attacks against the visible Sikh community across the UK.
“The state has fundamentally failed in its duty to safeguard the British Sikh community from this predictable fallout.”
We continue to get reports of serious Anti-Sikh hate, but we have not seen messages of support from the leaders of political parties.
@Keir_Starmer@KemiBadenoch@EdwardJDavey@Nigel_Farage@StephenFlynnSNP@LSRPlaid@ZackPolanski remain silent despite @Dabinderjit’s live appeal on @SkyNews with @SophyRidgeSky and @WilfredFrost this morning.
The one exception is @TiceRichard who has stated in a tweet in the last hour:
“We clearly need a full inquiry into Hampshire Police actions and circumstances in the years up to the horrific murder to identify whether prior failures meant this was a preventable death.
“I have had multiple discussions with Sikh leaders on the Henry Nowak tragedy.”
🙏🙏🙏
We have 650 MPs that must all have watched or read the news today about our call for a public inquiry. Please share your views and show leadership like our community leaders from the @SikhFedUK
There is not a single documented case of someone being killed by an actual kirpan in the UK, US, or Canada. Not one.
You know what's ceremonial? Your outrage.
Henry Nowak was 18. Walking home. Killed with a Persian dagger.
The kirpan on Digwa's person was sheathed. Unused. Untouched.
Reform UK has known this from day one. They have not mentioned it once.
Here is what else they have not mentioned: the law already works.
The murder of Henry Nowak by Vickrum Digwa was an act of cowardice ! Whilst 18 year old Henry lay dying, Vickrum showed no courage or compassion!!
#Sikh
Congratulations Manny!
From coming into Abbotsford as a first-time Head Coach, to leading the Abbotsford Canucks to a Calder Cup Championship.
We wish Manny all the best as he starts his next journey as the Head Coach of the Vancouver Canucks!
June 1st 1984 marked the beginning of the Third Ghalughara as the Indian Army surrounded Sri Harmandir Sahib and opened fire. The assault initiated several days of intense fighting as Sikh forces mounted a strong defense and many attained Shaheedi. The immense sacrifice, loss of life, loss of historical texts and artifacts continues to resonate across generations of Sikhs around the world.