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On this episode of the OddCast Show, we host champion shooter couple Heena Sidhu and Ronak Pandit.
Heena is India's first female shooter to achieve a global rank of number one, and her coach Ronak Pundit, who is also her husband and the coach of the Indian shooting team delve into the challenges and realities of making a career in sports in India.
They lay out clear path in academics to the nebulous journey an athlete must navigate. Through their personal stories and observations, they criticise the Indian education system's obsession with academics at the expense of sports, emphasising the lack of infrastructure, guidance, and support for budding athletes.
They highlight the necessity for an ecosystem that integrates sports and academics, providing clear pathways, support, and eventual careers for athletes, while also touching upon issues like societal pressure, mental health, and the critical role of proper coaching and governance in sports.
Chapters:
00:00 Let's go!
00:36 A Deep Dive into Sports Careers
01:02 The Pathway to Becoming an Athlete: Insights and Challenges
06:52 Personal Journey into the World of Shooting Sports
11:27 The Harsh Reality of Sports Careers and Education in India
15:58 Redefining Education and Sports: A Vision for the Future
24:22 Emotional Resilience and Mental Health in Sports
30:53 The Critical Need for a Supportive Ecosystem in Sports
33:29 The Harsh Reality of Sports Careers
34:54 Transitioning from Athlete to Coach: Success Stories
35:24 The Importance of Education for Athletes
37:46 The Challenge of Perseverance in Sports
41:16 The Critical Role of Coaches in Athlete Development
42:35 Addressing Burnout and the Importance of Balance
58:11 Navigating Controversies as an Athlete
01:02:41 Creating a Pathway for Success in Sports
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