Why giving back to the society matters: Impacting lives Ft.Arjuna Awardee Table Tennis, Amalraj Anthony Ep. 56

01/07/2023 24 min Temporada 1 Episodio 51

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Episode Synopsis

In this episode, Amalraj Anthony, the Arjuna Award Winning Table Tennis Player, emphasizes the importance of being grateful for the gift of good health and a sound mind, motivating us to make the most of it and live a meaningful life. Amalraj highlights that obstacles are not roadblocks but stepping stones to success, encouraging us to embrace challenges and discover the victory that awaits on the other side. Amalraj passionately expresses how sports ignite the fire within us and bring out the best version of ourselves, advocating for everyone to experience the joy and personal growth that comes from playing a sport. Lastly, he highlights the immense fulfilment in giving back to the society and supporting the underprivileged, calling for unity in making a positive impact on the lives of those who need it the most.

About Amalraj Anthony:
Amalraj Anthony is an Indian professional table tennis player. The President, Shri Ram Nath Kovind presented the Arjuna Award, 2017 to him for Table Tennis. He won a gold medal in 2018 Gold Coast Commonwealth Games and a silver medal in 2014 Glasgow Commonwealth Games. He has also won 6 Gold Medals in South Asian Games, 3 each in 2016 Guwahati and 2019 Kathmandu respectively in the categories: Men’s singles, men’s team, men’s doubles and mixed doubles. He also won a bronze medal in 2018 Jakarta Asian Games in Men’s Team.

Who is Garima Avtar:
Garima Avtar is an extreme rally driver, freelance automotive journalist, 2 times Tedx Speaker, host in the NBA India Weekly Show. and a passionate content creator. She has been a trailblazer in the male-dominated sport of extreme rallying, & a true inspiration for anyone who dreams of following their passion, despite all odds.
As a speaker, she has motivated audiences on forums such as TEDxShivNadarUniversity, TedxGLIMChennai, She's Mercedes, TIE Delhi, FICCI Global Young Leaders Forum, Dell India Leadership series, amongst others.
Over the years, her work has won her many accolades & awards. She was felicitated by the Chief Minister of Uttarakhand and actress Dia Mirza for organizing the Women's Car Rally in January 2018 for the launch of a new chapter for FICCI Ladies Organization (FLO) and in 2019 by the Governor of Uttrakhand. She was felicitated on IWD 2021 by India's former Sports & Youth Affairs minister Shri Kiren Rijiju for her achievements in motorsports.
She has been recognised with awards such as ETBrand Equity Influencer Marketing Award, Iconic Women Leader in Sports as an Enabler of Change’, Best Female Driver, Radio One ‘SuperWoman’, Asian Achievement award for outstanding work in extreme rallying, FLO Delhi Women Leadership Award, Khel Gaurav award, Iconic Women Creating a Better World for All’, Peaklife Women Inspire Award, Women Super Achiever Award , Distinguished Women Achiever, INSPIRA Honors, amongst others.

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