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India's Defining Presence in

Sports World

Fitness is really important not only for
athletes but for every single person.
We should have at least half-an-hour
of movement every day so that our
body is fit and active. It is not just about
sweating in the gym, but also healthy
eating and getting 8-hours of sleep.
Swimmer Dhinidhi Desindhu from
Karnataka

We would like to tell the youth of India that
you can also become a very good athlete
if you work hard and keep at it. Dream
big, maintain discipline and never stop
working hard. The scope for sports in India is
increasing every day, so follow your passion
with dedication. Anything is possible with
consistent efforts.
Athletes Kiran Matre and Tejas Shirse from
Maharashtra

My seniors inspired me to work hard
and beat the national records. This has
motivated me to play internationally
and then go for the Olympics. I hope I
get to take India ahead and break more
records.
-Athlete Sawan Barwal from Himachal
Pradesh

My journey began in 2017. I did yoga
and gymnastics for two years and then
I started practicing for high jump. I
used farm stubble to create height for
my high jump practice. Eventually, my
coach arranged a second-hand mat for
me. This is second consecutive National
Games medal for me. Through my
coach’s guidance, I hope to get many
more medals for the country.
-High jumper Pooja Hansraj from
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Haryana