Stories from our athletes

The setbacks, the comebacks and what kept them going. Real athletes, in their own words.

Divy NandanDivy NandanMaking Waves in Motorsport

"When I got into racing I actually didn't watch Formula One at all."

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Aryaan BhatiaAryaan BhatiaFrom Starting Over to Starting Again

"Somewhere along the journey, the boy who resisted sport became someone completely shaped by it."

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Ved IyerVed IyerStructure Became His Way Back to Himself

"I see myself as the brand. How I live, what I commit to, and how consistently I show up is the product."

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Kabir SehgalKabir SehgalResilience, patience and long-term goals through slow progressRead the story ›Gavnish KhuranaGavnish KhuranaTwelve Years, One Quiet Moment

"Not chasing fame. Not chasing validation."

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Aadi AnejaAadi AnejaHe'd Rather Lose His Wicket Than Win AloneRead the story ›Parrii SrohiParrii SrohiSkating Through Sacrifice, Rebuilding Through Strength

"Hard work always beats talent."

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Ranveer DhupiaRanveer DhupiaChasing the Hardest Version of the Game

"Wearing the Indian tricolours on my shirt is something that I always love to do."

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Esha JoshiEsha JoshiFrom accidental footballer to CBSE National top scorer

"I was missing goals like quarters... I was really down"

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Ansh MendwalAnsh Mendwal"Papa ka sapna adhura reh gaya, par mera nahi rehega."

"Beta, talent se zyada zaroori hoti hai himmat."

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Mohit ShibuMohit ShibuThe boy who saved Kerala with seven wickets barely wanted to play cricket at all.Read the story ›Mahi GoswamiMahi GoswamiThe boy who couldn't leave cricket, so he became it.

"If you keep playing cricket, I will send you back to the village."

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Vedansh SiotiaVedansh SiotiaFrom the crease to the cap

"Don't be afraid of the storm. Learn how to dance in the storm."

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Sohan ReddySohan ReddyBuilt in silence. Proven in motion.

"Consistency cannot depend on motivation."

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Kunaal GantiKunaal GantiBuilt by Routine, Defined by Mentality

"Tell me something can’t be done, and I’ll bloody well go and do it."

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Apratim TiwariApratim TiwariAll India Rank 1. Because the boy who gave everything to cricket had always been capable of giving everything to anything.Read the story ›Sanjay NegiSanjay NegiThe trophies he never lifted, his students lift for him

"Maa bolne se muh khulta hai aur baap bolne se muh band hota hai"

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Amartya PandeyAmartya PandeyFootball didn't take him where he planned. It took him somewhere better.

"I thought my injury was the lowest I'd ever been, until I felt the way I did in those nine months."

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Kismatt DosanjhKismatt DosanjhIt Started As Just A Game That Felt Good

"My journey with sport didn't begin with ambition."

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Aaddi GuptaAaddi GuptaPersistence Kept Her in the Game

"Today, she believes she is in the strongest place she has ever been mentally."

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Akash SudanAkash SudanIn our dictionary, there is no word called giving up.

"I don't want to play anymore," he said. "It's getting too harsh. I can't handle it."

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