For sports buff Uthappa, there was always an inclination towards spending more time on the playground rather than in math class. At the tender age of just 6, he started off playing badminton, thinking that that was his sport – until he found hockey. It’s no surprise that this young boy hailing from Coorg, had…
For Bani Yadav, adventure was always in her blood. Unlike most other young girls who preferred to play with their dolls at home, Bani loved climbing trees, chasing butterflies and playing in the mud. She loved watching her dad speed drive and says that that’s probably where she got her ‘speed genes’ from. Driving came…
It still isn’t easy for a girl in India to pursue her dreams and passions especially if those dreams are in line with the modeling, fashion or fitness industry. In India, the idea of a ‘perfect’ girl is the one who gets married, settles down and has kids. But to Shruti Kerni the idea of…
The point of all this is knowing about this amazing Pakistani woman who has currently taken initiative with class, grace and dignity. ‘Climbing’ Her Way Past All Obstacles to Greatness This girl has proven that the outdoors isn’t just for the boys with her passion for mountain climbing. Born and raised in Saudi Arabia, Samiya Rafiq…
No dream is ever too big and no dreamer ever too small. Our very own Mira Erda broke all stereotypes when she began professional racing at the age of 9 and became India’s first female motor sports driver. With just 2 days of professional training and 4 days of practice she began her adrenaline filled…
Indians who thought surfing was just a dream from the movies can now revaluate their career opportunities because Tanvi Jagadish is now India’s first surfer to represent the country in SUP (Stand up Paddling) racing and SUP surfing in ISA world championship. This goes to show that no dream is so far-fetched that it cannot…
Apart from being India’s first woman master Scuba Diver Trainer in India, an accomplished skydiver, and a mountaineering instructor, Archana Sardana is also India’s first BASE Jumper. BASE Jumping is an adventurous sport where jumpers leap off from a fixed object such as a cliff, for instance, with parachutes designed specifically for quick deployment. She…
Not everyone can turn their hobby into a profession, however for Chelston Pinto; nothing seemed to beat the thrill of sports. Rapid Sport Fitness, created purely to encourage, teach and promote sports or fitness as a lifestyle, is an initiative to help individuals gain confidence alongside enriching their fitness experience. Overcoming Hurdles During the early…
In 2011, Arunima Sinha was thrown off a train by some robbers resulting in an amputated leg. Many tried to pass this incident off as a suicide but eventually she managed to prove it to be an accident. She says, “I was lying on the tracks bleeding; one leg had to be amputated, while I…
For Tejas R, football is not merely a sport, but an art, an art to make children smile, laugh and be a sportsman. Tejas has dedicated himself to football and coaching, but what makes this football freestyler unique? His absolute joy in being a Football Clown. Clowning and making a fool of himself, Tejas visits…
Having worked in multiple gyms and having friends all over the globe that were fitness enthusiasts, Devrath Vijay realized that India had a lot of catching up to do in terms of fitness. He, therefore, had a deep desire to educate the nation about the facts of fitness and founded ‘The Outfit’ along with the…
A cricketer at the zonal level, a cyclist that completed India’s biggest cycling tour, a participant in the Ladakh Marathon, The Kaveri Trail, Ultra Run, Coorg Escapade, and most recently the Boston Marathon. We’re talking about Sagar Baheti, the marathon runner that was diagnosed with Stargardt disease that caused the athlete to lose his vision…
Devastated after a back injury that forbad him to play Cricket, Amjyot Singh switched to playing Basketball. He eventually loved the game of Basketball and has never looked back to cricket ever since. In 2008, at the age of 16, is when the athlete first played for India. He started to play in other countries…
As the first Indian to compete in Luge at the Winter Olympics, the five time Olympian, Shiva Keshavan has achieved paramount success in the sport of Luge. Shiva also has the accolade of setting a new Asian speed record of 134.3 km/h, which not only earned him a gold medal in Asia Cup, 2011, but…
Mission: Adventure. Location: Nature. Purpose: Freedom. Fearless and loving life, is the definition of Belinda Kirk. She has worked as a diver, is an expedition leader, and a BBC film maker (making adventure and wildlife films). Belinda has been organising treks and trips across the length and breadth of the UK, and as far afield as the…
There is a new kind of addiction growing rampantly in our hectic and draining city lives: Travelling. Many are taking to the road to protest their mind-numbing city lifestyles; and escape into nature, immerse into different cultures, and hear stories of people far and wide. One such adventurer and explorer dedicated to exotic adventures is…
Sharath Gayakwad is swimming to victory one medal at a time. This paralympic swimmer has participated in several prestigious sporting events like the 2012 London Paralympic Games, Asian Para Games, China, 2010, and the International Wheelchair and Amputee Sports Federation (IWAS) World Games, 2009. He has done us proud by winning multiple gold, silver, and…
Ishan Roy is India’s youngest undocumented expeditionist who is set to sail around the world. As the son of an army officer, Ishan got to travel the length and breadth of India, but always away from the big cities. In his own words: “Never settling roots anywhere, always free to roam.” Growing up in this…
Why should boys have all the fun? Breaking barriers and reigning strong in a male dominated space, Stephanie Harvey (also known as missharvey) is a five time champion and professional Counter-Strike player. And gaming is just stuff she does on the side. She has a degree in Architecture; has worked on popular games like Prince…
Dave Cornthwaite is no ordinary globetrotter. He travels the world via every unimaginable means of transport, if even one can even call them that. Skateboarding, paddling, sky-gliding (and much more) his way across the world, he truly embodies the spirit of adventure. And we get to read all about his thrilling journeys in the books…