Inspiring children to excel in academics and sports
November 27, 2022 12:07 am | Updated 12:07 am IST – HYDERABAD
Telangana Sports Minister V. Srinivas Goud, vice-chairperson of Brahmakumaris’ sports wing B.K. Kuldeep bhen (third from left) and other dignitaries at the ‘Winning The Game of Mind’ sports conclave in Hyderabad on Saturday. | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement
Telangana Sports Minister V. Srinivas Goud being felicitated by vice-chairperson of Brahmakumaris’ sports wing B.K. Kuldeep bhen at the sports conclave ‘Winning The Game of Mind’ in Hyderabad on Saturday |
“We have always been great admirers of the Brahmakumaris’ efforts in spreading peace and love across the world with their dedication,” the Minister said.
Former BCCI senior selection committee chairman and ex-India wicket-keeper M.S.K. Prasad, surprised former India women’s cricket captain Purnima Rau by calling her to the dais and shared with the audience how she exhibited a fighting spirit in the face of a personal tragedy — losing her husband when she was about to attend a national camp for Indian team. “Purnima played the game when the sport was a virtual taboo for the girls. And, she warded off many challenges from society to continue to serve Indian cricket with a sense of pride,” MSK said.
He also recalled how star cricketer Virat Kohli re-set his goals from time to time — first from being the best Indian cricketer to the world’s best and to be the numero uno in the world of sports in terms of spending maximum number of hours on a sports arena and not just being the No.1 cricketer. “I remember Virat telling me how he saw one difference with the other Indian greats like Sachin [Tendulkar], [V.V.S.] Laxman and [Sourav] Ganguly when he compared himself with them. Fitness, he felt, was the decisive factor and he really worked hard to make it to the top. He shunned all junk food to be the fittest cricketer backed by a disciplined fitness regimen,” Mr.Prasad said.
SAI athletics coach N. Ramesh stressed the importance of fitness training which he felt depended on different factors.
Well-known archery coach P. Ravi Shankar spoke about the importance of staying focussed without overtly being bothered about only winning medals.
InternationalLife coach E.V. Gireesh, sports psychologist C. Veerender and nutrionist Aradhana Sharma also spoke on different subjects that lead to success in sports.
The Hindu