Govind is a go-getter. A wrestler from the time he was 12, he recently won a silver medal at a national wrestling competition in Haryana. From the beginning, he felt that “focusing my energy on a competitive sport can help my family come out of poverty”. His father, an autorickshaw driver, takes care of a seven-member family, and Govind is determined to do his bit to help. Govind’s already helped his family move into a decent boarding facility, a far cry from the kuccha house they lived in before, thanks to his selection to the Madhya Pradesh Sports Academy.
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My idea of India
I want my country to be recognised as a force in the field of sports. I want to see India right among the top countries at international sporting events.
Will I vote?
Yes, I will, but I’d rather not disclose who I will cast my vote for.
What makes me angry
When someone—and this could even be a friend—keeps me away from my training.
My dream
To get a gold medal in wrestling at the Olympics.
My idol
My idols are wrestler Sushil Kumar and my coach Fatima Bano.
My best friends
My mom and dad.
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My fantasy
To spend a week with Sushil and get tips on wrestling from him.
I am most proud of
I feel proud that I stuck to my goals and achieved what I’ve wanted to. I have made it this far despite all kinds of constraints.
I am grateful for
The fact that my father was able to provide a healthy diet for me so that I could excel in wrestling despite having so many members of the family to feed.