Sunil Singh has provided a significant update on his condition following the collapsed lung he suffered during a Pure Power Wrestling event on September 21 in Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada.

Singh, who is also known by his real name Gurv Sihra and has competed alongside his brother Samir Sihra as The Bollywood Boyz, confirmed after a follow-up appointment that he has not yet been medically cleared to return to professional wrestling. The injury continues to require caution, as he explained that there is still damage to his lung tissue stemming from the rib impact he sustained during the match.

While a return to in-ring action is not yet possible, Singh also shared an encouraging piece of news: he has been given permission to begin working out again. It marks a positive step in a recovery process that began under frightening circumstances only weeks ago.

Sunil Singh Details What Doctors Found

In an October 6 update, Singh said he had completed a follow-up visit with his ER trauma doctor and had undergone further X-rays. Those scans showed that his recovery is still ongoing.

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“Quick update: Just finished my follow up with my ER Trauma Doctor. X-rays show I still have a cut on my lung tissue from rib impact which is leaking some air from my lungs. Obviously still not cleared for in ring or flying. However, I’m able to start working out, which is great.”

The update makes clear that Singh is not treating the situation lightly. Although he is now able to resume some physical training, professional wrestling and air travel remain off limits while the lung tissue continues to heal.

For a wrestler, the distinction is important. Being cleared to work out is not the same as being cleared to take bumps, absorb strikes, execute high-impact moves, travel regularly, or perform in front of a live crowd. Singh specifically noted that he has not been approved for either in-ring activity or flying, two major parts of a working wrestler’s usual routine.

His wording also provides a clearer picture of why he remains sidelined. The issue is not simply general soreness after a hard match. Singh said that a cut in the lung tissue caused by rib impact is still leaking air from his lungs. That lingering concern explains why a cautious medical approach remains necessary even as he begins moving forward with workouts.

The Injury Took Place at a Pure Power Wrestling Show

Singh suffered the collapsed lung while wrestling at a Pure Power Wrestling event in Lethbridge on September 21. The Alberta-based date quickly became far more serious than a typical night on the independent wrestling circuit, with Singh later revealing the severity of what had happened.

In his original comments following the injury, Singh said he was lucky to be alive. That statement underscored the gravity of the incident and put the subsequent recovery updates into perspective. A collapsed lung is not an injury that can be approached with the normal expectations surrounding a wrestler’s return from a minor strain, bruise, or routine impact-related issue.

The latest medical update does not establish a timetable for Singh’s return. He did not state when he expects to be cleared for a ring, when he may be able to fly again, or when he could resume accepting wrestling dates. At this stage, those decisions will depend on the progress of the lung injury and further medical evaluations.

What is known is that Singh has reached a meaningful milestone. The ability to begin working out gives him an avenue to rebuild and maintain conditioning while staying within the limitations set by his medical team. Just as importantly, he appears to be following those restrictions rather than attempting to rush back before the injury has properly healed.

Why the Clearance Status Matters

Professional wrestling demands far more than cardiovascular conditioning and strength work. A performer’s body is routinely subjected to sudden impacts, awkward landings, repetitive contact, and the physical stress of traveling from event to event. Singh’s statement that he is not cleared for “in ring or flying” reflects the broad scope of the recovery process.

Even a wrestler who feels improved day to day can still be restricted when doctors are monitoring a serious internal injury. In Singh’s case, the follow-up X-rays revealed that the issue has not completely resolved. The air leak he described means the focus remains on healing rather than setting a specific comeback target.

There is also an important difference between a personal fitness routine and the unpredictable environment of a wrestling match. Training can be adjusted, paced, and stopped when necessary. A match involves another performer, a ring, an audience, and physical variables that cannot always be controlled in the same way. Singh’s current clearance allows for progress, but it does not put him back in that environment.

The update therefore offers both optimism and restraint. Singh is not reporting a full recovery, nor is he announcing a return date. Instead, he is sharing that he has moved from a period in which the immediate focus was likely recovery from a collapsed lung to a stage where some exercise can resume under medical guidance.

A Familiar Name to WWE Fans and Independent Wrestling Audiences

Singh is widely recognized as one half of The Bollywood Boyz, the team he formed with his brother Samir. Under the Sunil Singh name, Gurv Sihra has performed for major audiences and has remained a familiar presence to fans who have followed the brothers across their wrestling careers.

That history makes the current setback especially notable, but it also highlights why patience will be essential. A return to the ring will require more than a wrestler’s desire to perform. Singh’s recovery has to progress to the point where the lung injury is no longer a concern and he receives full medical clearance for the physical demands of competition and travel.

For now, Singh has not indicated that he is retiring or stepping away from wrestling permanently. His message was centered on recovery, the results of his medical checkup, and the positive development that he can begin working out. Still, there is no reason to read more into the update than he has publicly stated. He remains unapproved for in-ring action, and no date has been announced for his next match.

Focus Remains on Recovery Rather Than a Return Date

In wrestling, performers are often eager to return as quickly as possible after an injury, particularly when they are used to a schedule built around training, travel, bookings, and live events. Singh’s situation is a reminder that recovery is not always measured by an immediate return to the ring. Sometimes the most important development is simply reaching the next safe step.

For Singh, that next step is the return to workouts. It is a welcome sign after an injury he described in life-threatening terms, but it comes alongside a firm reminder that he is still healing. The continued restriction on wrestling and flying remains the central takeaway from his October 6 statement.

Fans of Sunil Singh and The Bollywood Boyz will undoubtedly be encouraged to hear that he is able to resume training in some capacity. At the same time, the update calls for continued patience as he works through the remaining effects of the rib-related lung injury. His health will take priority over any potential booking or return announcement.

As of the latest update, Singh is recovering, able to start working out, and still not medically cleared for in-ring competition or air travel. Further updates will determine when he can safely move from rehabilitation back toward professional wrestling.

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