Ever since he was a little boy, Naren Mathimaran had an innate liking for fitness, staying healthy and building some muscle. His love for fitness quickly grew into his passion, solidifying his decision regarding his career choice in health and fitness. “My dad was a cop, a bodybuilder and my greatest inspiration. I literally grew…
At just 8 years of age, Srijith Madhusoodanan succumbed to his innate passion for football. It all started when his supportive and encouraging father, a die-hard fan of Brazilian football legend, Ronaldinho, first introduced him to the sport. From then on, there was no looking back for Srijith. It was love at first sight! The…
Beefy Biki Bora hailed from a low-income family and at just the age of twelve started selling fish to provide for his family. During his free time, Biki would practice the art of Muay Thai or Thai boxing. Biki was always inclined towards the sport, and his love and skill for it escalated. He continued…
Preetinder or ‘Shredded’ Singh (as his social media followers affectionately call him) is certainly stirring up a storm on the internet with his sinewy poses. A hard-“Core” vegetarian hailing from the land of Punjab, Shredded’s mantra in life revolves around healthy eating, healthy living, and, of course, being fabulously fit! Shredded’s fetish for fitness started…
With everyone on a fitness and diet craze today, sports persons and athletes need to ensure their nutrition, fitness and diet too. And that’s where Amit Mehta and Monica Becerril come in, with their scientific-sports nutrition company Unived that caters custom-made diet plans to performance and endurance athletes using clinically proven ingredients. The partnership behind Unived…
Whoever said women aren’t good at sports, can’t make their goals (whether it’s in football or in life) and can’t make team captains and even win championships?! Aditi Chauhan is a living, breathing example of one of those women and we just can’t get enough of her bold and brilliant moves – in this case,…
Allow us to introduce to you a man who never let his health, his disabilities or his background come in the way of winning several medals in various international para athletic events including bronze medals at the 2016 Summer Paralympic Games (1.86m) and the 2017 World Para Athletics Championships (1.77m). A proud Para high jumper…
In 2005, at my 1st international competition, all my teammates made it to the podium or the top 5. I was the only person who finished 9th, 10th and 13th in the three events I swam in. If I had quit after failing in 2005, I wouldn’t be giving this interview.” And today, at just…
World Billiards and Snooker Champion, Pankaj Advani takes time out of his busy schedule to talk to Be Bold People and give us a glimpse into his incredible, inspirational journey that started at just the tender age of 10 to go on to become a not one, not two – but sixteen-time world champion! To…
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…