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7 stories tagged with "Indian Athletes"
Manika Batra Beats Olympic Rival After Mindset Shift
Community Heroes•Jul 19

Manika Batra Beats Olympic Rival After Mindset Shift

India's top table tennis star Manika Batra defeated the French player who knocked her out of the Paris Olympics, crediting a powerful mental shift. She now views pressure as support, transforming expectations into fuel for her comeback.

The Hindu•2 min read
25-Year-Old With Cerebral Palsy Runs 10K in Himalayas
Community Heroes•Jun 29

25-Year-Old With Cerebral Palsy Runs 10K in Himalayas

After being forced to drop out of school and told his Army dreams were impossible, Anurag Rawat turned his diagnosis into determination. He just completed a grueling 10K race at nearly 12,000 feet, proving that cerebral palsy wouldn't define his limits.

The Better India•3 min read
Arunachal Woman Defeats Unbeaten Russian for MMA Title
Videos•May 23

Arunachal Woman Defeats Unbeaten Russian for MMA Title

Sonam Zomba from a remote Arunachal Pradesh village just became India's MFN Strawweight Champion by defeating Russia's undefeated fighter Anna Safeeva. The fighter known as "Iron Fist" battled through injuries, stereotypes, and endless doubt to prove that grit beats fear every time.

The Better India•2 min read
Badminton Secrets: String Tension Unlocks Peak Performance
Innovation•May 14

Badminton Secrets: String Tension Unlocks Peak Performance

Elite badminton players are fine-tuning their racquets with precise string tensions to gain a competitive edge. The science behind string tightness is transforming how athletes approach their game.

Indian Express•2 min read
Indian Skateboarder Snowboards Gulmarg in a Saree
Videos•Mar 10

Indian Skateboarder Snowboards Gulmarg in a Saree

Urmila Pable shredded down Gulmarg's snowy slopes in a traditional saree, turning heads and smashing stereotypes. The Indian skateboarding champion proved that courage and six yards of fabric can rewrite the rules.

The Better India•2 min read
India Couple Goes From Near-Drowning to English Channel
Acts of Kindness•Feb 13

India Couple Goes From Near-Drowning to English Channel

Vrushali and Danish almost drowned on their first date at a waterfall. Today, they're completing Ironman races and crossing the English Channel together.

The Better India•2 min read
Tennis Star Saketh Myneni, 38, Eyes Grand Slam Comeback
Sports•Feb 11

Tennis Star Saketh Myneni, 38, Eyes Grand Slam Comeback

Indian tennis player Saketh Myneni isn't letting age or injuries stop his competitive fire. At 38, he's determined to work his way back to the Grand Slams through sheer passion for the sport.

The Hindu•2 min read