5 Inspiring Stories Of India’s Olympic And Paralympic Medalists

Producer: Priyanka Das Editor: Mohit Bisht

The Olympics have always been a stage where extraordinary lives and legendary feats converge, each athlete’s story adding depth to the grand spectacle of the games.

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Biographies of these sports stars let us peek behind the curtain at the grit and glory that drive their success.

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Playing to Win

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Mary Kom

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A Shot at History

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My Olympic Journey

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Chandu Champion

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5 Inspiring Stories Of India’s Olympic And Paralympic Medalists

The Olympics have always been a stage where extraordinary lives and legendary feats converge, each athlete’s story adding depth to the grand spectacle of the games.

Biographies of these sports stars let us peek behind the curtain at the grit and glory that drive their success.

Playing to Win

Platform: Audible

Discover the inspiring journey of Saina Nehwal, India’s badminton sensation and Olympic medalist, in this memoir. In this audiobook, Saina shares intimate stories of her childhood, relationships, and the sacrifices that propelled her to greatness.

Mary Kom

Platform: Netflix

This gripping biographical drama chronicles the inspiring journey of Mary Kom. From her early days in a boxing gym to overcoming personal and professional hurdles, Mary’s path to becoming a world champion is depicted with emotional depth and resilience.

A Shot at History

Platform: Audible

In this riveting autobiography, Abhinav Bindra shares his journey from a perfectionist athlete to becoming an Olympic gold medalist, revealing the intense passion and obsession that fueled his success.

My Olympic Journey

Platform: Audible

Chandu Champion

Platform: Amazon Prime Video

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