Epi 52: Sports news - How winning medals has made athletics, cricket and football more accessible

Winning medals in  weightlifting, judo and javelin throw have brought a variety of sports into the ambit of many children in India. 13-year old Tejas, who plays cricket professionally (and is equally adept at football) speaks about his own experiences.
In this episode, you will also hear stories about sportspeople like Milkha Singh and Dhyan Chand, who have inspired generations.
You can find answers to questions like - Why did India lose its edge in hockey? Why do people from the North East dominate sport wins for India? Who does Tejas expect to become the next big sport-star from India?

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