Virender Sehwag starts his new innings with EPIC Channel’s muchawaited show Umeed India. The debut episode features Avtar Singh – the only Indian Judoka to participate in Rio Olympics 2016. Although Avtar had humble beginnings in Gurdaspur, Punjab, today he is an inspiration to hundreds of aspiring ...
It is easy to spot Om Prakash Karhana in a crowd…standing at 6 feet 7 inches and weighing 135 kg with a boyish disposition and an infectious energy. But what makes this titan from Gurgaon, Haryana stand out is his potential for the unexplored sport shot put that earned him a bronze medal in the 20th...
The name Phogat is known beyond just the wrestling circuits of India. It is a household story of courage and determination. From the family that has given some of our best wrestlers is Vinesh Phogat, introduced to wrestling by her uncle Mahavir Phogat when she only 7 years old. She won multiple acco...
Every once in a while, we hear an astounding story that makes us realise that the only thing standing between the impossible and our dreams is determination. In the fourth episode of Umeed India excricketing ace Virender Sehwag explores the journey of one such strongwilled athlete who chose to never...
Ever since Rio 2016, Sakshi Malik is a household name. Hailing from Haryana, Sakshi ended Indias wait for a medal at the 2016 Rio Olympic Games by pulling off a sensational triumph with the bronze to her credit. In the fifth episode of Umeed India, sports icon Virender Sehwag explores the journey of...
At times, the urge to achieve a goal also culminates into several obstacles and situations in life. But the real spirit of an athlete lays in overcoming the hurdles and rising over it. One such determined athlete is the Odishaborn, professional sprinter and current national champion: Dutee Chand. In...
From a tiny drought prone village in Maharashtra to rowing for the greatest sporting honour for his country, Dattu Bhokanal has come a long way. Overcoming crippling poverty and a fear of water, Dattu finished where no other Indian rower ever had 13th overall in the mens sculls event at the Rio Olym...
Every sportsman has some struggles prefixed to his journey, and if that sport is as unknown and as unheard of as luging, it takes a special kind of conviction to keep charging ahead. Fivetime Olympian and face of winter sports in India, Shiva Keshavan’s transition from being a skier to luger is wort...
It is ability that matters not disability39 truly defines Sanjeev. He serves as an inspiration to many like him but his journey was not an easy one. Despite not having facilities like other international players and initially training all by himself he has managed to excel at an international level,...
Shoot for Gold – the only mantra Ayonika Paul recites. She attempted air rifle shooting as a hobby but eventually it turned out to be her passion and profession. An expensive sport which requires specialized training and sophisticated equipment, Ayonika Paul has managed to make it her own at a very ...
An ordinary girl with extraordinary dreams. From Bahadurpur to the Olympics, she crossed the threshold of her village and made it all the way to the most coveted arena in the world. Despite being from a conservative family, she managed to convince her father to let her play the sport of Javelin Thro...
It has been a roller coaster ride for one of India39s ace badminton player Sai Praneeth. Struggling to stand out and make his own identity among other prominent badminton players like Sindhu, Kidambi and many more. Sai is training under the guidance of Pullela Gopichand and is the second shuttler t...
Bajrang Punia is a freestyle wrestler and fights in 65KG category. He began wrestling at a very young age and was encouraged to pursue the sport by his father. He draws his inspiration from his coach and mentor Yogeshwar Dutt who himself is quite a name in wrestling and aspires to become like him. Bajrang has a long tally of medals which includes Silver in both Asian and Commonwealth Games 2014, Bronze in World Championship 2013. He has recently won a gold medal in Asian Championships 2017 and is also a Arjuna Awardee. According to Yogeshwar he is a potential Candidate for Olympics 2020. Our host star Virender Sehwag delves deeper in our pehlwan’s life and shares some insights of his life.
Hindi
10 August 2020
Sports, Non Fiction
Kapish Mehra