In this episode, Uchit Sharma, a Wushu Sanda fighter shares his journey in the sport, starting from his humble beginnings in a village to becoming a national and international champion. He discusses the challenges he faced, the importance of qualified coaches, and the need for proper nutrition and training. Uchit emphasizes the importance of a winning mindset and the power of self-belief. He encourages young athletes to stay disciplined, motivated, and focused on their goals. Takeaways: * Uchit Sharma started practicing Wushu Sanda in 2007 and went on to become a national and international champion. * Qualified coaches are essential for the development of athletes, but there is a lack of qualified coaches in India. * Proper nutrition and training are crucial for athletes, and they should be aware of the dangers of using performance-enhancing drugs. * Having a winning mindset and self-belief are key to achieving success in sports. * Discipline, motivation, and focus are important qualities for athletes to cultivate. * Age should not be a barrier to pursuing sports, and athletes should continue to strive for success regardless of their age. About the podcast host, Garima Avtar: Garima Avtar is an extreme rally driver, independent automotive journalist, 3 times Tedx Speaker, host NBA India Weekly Show and a passionate content creator. She has been a trailblazer in the male-dominated sport of extreme rallying, & a true inspiration for anyone who dreams of following their passion, despite all odds. She has also been recognised with awards such as DNA New Gen Women Achiever’s Award 2024 in the Auto Category, gold at ETBrand Equity Influencer Marketing Awards 2022, Iconic Women Leader in Sports as an Enabler of Change’ - presented at Women Economic Forum’, Best Female Driver, Radio One 94.3 FM ‘SuperWoman’, Asian Achievement award for outstanding work in extreme rallying, FLO Delhi Women Leadership Award 2021, Khel Gaurav award 2021, Peaklife Women Inspire Award 2022, Women Super Achiever Award presented at the 6th World Women Leadership Congress in, Distinguished Women Achievers’, INSPIRA Honors' Award, amongst others. Let's connect online: 📱 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/garimaavtar/ 🐦 Twitter: https://twitter.com/GarimaAvtar 😄 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GarimaAvtarOfficial/ 😊LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/garima-avtar-749073a5/ Visit: www.garimaavtar.com For business, email: engage@garimaavtar.com