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S2 E111: Sumit Antil, the man who won India a Paralympic gold medal

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// Neeraj Chopra's gold medal was India's first ever gold medal won by an athlete in Olympics. There was much adulation and rejoicing in the country. Sumit Antil also won a gold for India at the Tokyo Paralympics and successfully defended his title at the Paris Paralympics. For all his deeds, he went unnoticed relatively. This episode captures the story of his journey and challenges. Most importantly, the story captures the essence of what an 8-year old perceives as important / interesting in Sumit Antil's story. //

© Sangeetha Length 00:16:46 29 November 2024 Season 2 Episode 111 Age: 6-10 , 11plus Topics: News , Talk Country: India Type: Episodic

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© Sangeetha Length 00:16:46 29 November 2024 Season 2 Episode 111 Age: 6-10 , 11plus Topics: News , Talk Country: India Type: Episodic

Introducing 'What's new today'

Introducing 'What's new today'

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Neeraj Chopra's gold medal was India's first ever gold medal won by an athlete in Olympics. There was much adulation and rejoicing in the country. Sumit Antil also won a gold for India at the Tokyo Paralympics and successfully defended his title at the Paris Paralympics. For all his deeds, he went unnoticed relatively. This episode captures the story of his journey and challenges. Most importantly, the story captures the essence of what an 8-year old perceives as important / interesting in Sumit Antil's story.

Co-host: Ahaan Krishnam (8-yr old, Bengaluru)

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