The Gifted?

Niraj Mulani
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Have you ever thought that Athletes are just some people who are gifted with special talent or abilities at birth? Week after week, season after season, we revel in injury time winners, full-court buzzer-beaters, and split-second finishes by these athletes. But, do we truly know the athletes making such spectacles possible for us? To understand what it takes & means to be an athlete, I, Niraj Mulani, speak to them every week as we get candid about their personal stories, memorable achievements, heartbreaks, & more. If you're an aspiring athlete or a casual sports fan, you’ll enjoy The Gifted?!

  1. Learnings From Tokyo Olympics

    08/16/2021

    Learnings From Tokyo Olympics

    The two weeks of the Tokyo Olympics were nothing short of a rollercoaster ride and the baton has now been passed to Paris for the 2024 Olympics. In today’s episode, we wrap up our Olympic Series by talking about my learnings from the athletes from Tokyo. Being unapologetically yourself, your wins do not come at the cost of others' losses and respecting your opponents being a few of them. All the athletes who were at Tokyo are living their #ZindagiUnlimited and, in the same spirit, this Olympics Special series is brought to you by Edelweiss Tokio Life Insurance, that perfectly embodies the notion of a #ZindagiUnlimited.

    6 min
  2. The Feeling Of Becoming An Olympic Champion

    08/09/2021

    The Feeling Of Becoming An Olympic Champion

    In today’s episode, to celebrate Neeraj Chopra's Gold Medal in Javelin Throw at the Tokyo Olympics, we try and understand what it takes to become an Olympic champion. To share what it means to win a gold medal at the Olympics, we have with us Lindsay Shoop, an Olympic Champion in Rowing. She talks about her experience of winning the gold medal, how the gold medal was way heavier than she expected it to be and how she found the motivation to continue excelling at her sport even after the high of winning an Olympic Gold Medal. All the athletes at Tokyo are living their #ZindagiUnlimited and, in the same spirit, this Olympics Special series is brought to you by Edelweiss Tokio Life Insurance, that perfectly embodies the notion of a #ZindagiUnlimited.

    39 min
  3. What Does It Take To Be A 4-Time Olympian?

    08/06/2021

    What Does It Take To Be A 4-Time Olympian?

    In this episode, we are joined by a true legend of track and field sports in India, 4-time Olympian, Vikas Gowda. Vikas competes in the event of Discus Throw and other than being a 4-time Olympian, he is a Padma Shree Awardee and National record holder. Vikas and Niraj chat about what it takes to qualify for and compete at 4 Olympics and also how he approached each of the Summer Games. They also discuss Kamalpreet Kaur’s performance in Tokyo. They talk about how the sport could be advanced in India, with Vikas making some extremely interesting remarks. Niraj also mentions all the updates from the Tokyo Olympics. All the athletes at Tokyo are living their #ZindagiUnlimited and, in the same spirit, this Olympics Special series is brought to you by Edelweiss Tokio Life Insurance, that perfectly embodies the notion of a #ZindagiUnlimited.

    23 min
  4. India's Future With Track And Field Athletes

    08/03/2021

    India's Future With Track And Field Athletes

    In today’s episode, we are joined by a Track and Field athlete who competes in the event of High Jump - Sahana Kumari. Sahana ma’am represented India at the London Olympics and is also the current National Record holder. We talk about the internal and external challenges that she had to overcome in order to qualify for the Olympics. We also discuss what is needed to produce more track and field athletes from India and how her daughter has already started following in her footsteps. Along with this, Niraj updates us about the Tokyo Olympics. All the athletes at Tokyo are living their #ZindagiUnlimited and, in the same spirit, this Olympics Special series is brought to you by Edelweiss Tokio Life Insurance, that perfectly embodies the notion of a #ZindagiUnlimited.

    25 min
  5. The Past, Present And Future Of Indian Swimming At The Olympics

    08/02/2021

    The Past, Present And Future Of Indian Swimming At The Olympics

    In today’s episode, we are joined by Indian Olympian swimmer, Hakimuddin Habibulla. Hakim is a swimmer who competed at the Sydney Olympics in the Men’s 200m freestyle event. We talk about what barriers he had to overcome to qualify for the Olympics, what it means to represent India at the Olympics, especially in a sport that’s often lost in obscurity in India. He puts forth the steps that India needs to take to progress in the sport of swimming. We also talk about the Indian swimmer’s performance in Tokyo so far. Apart from this, Niraj will be looking at highlights of other sports from Tokyo so far. All the athletes at Tokyo are living their #ZindagiUnlimited and, in the same spirit, this Olympics Special series is brought to you by Edelweiss Tokio Life Insurance, that perfectly embodies the notion of a #ZindagiUnlimited.

    33 min
  6. Tokyo Olympics 2021 Highlights of the Indian Contingent So Far

    07/27/2021

    Tokyo Olympics 2021 Highlights of the Indian Contingent So Far

    In today’s episode, we’ll be talking about India’s performance at the Tokyo Olympics so far. We are also joined by Indian Olympian in pistol shooting, Prakash Nanjappa. Prakash competed at the Rio Olympics and is also an Arjuna Awardee. Other than discussing the Indian shooting team's performance at the Olympics so far, we also discuss what it takes and means to be an Olympian and competing with the best of the best. He also sheds light on how he overcame the limitation of a paralytic attack in his life and went onto lead an unlimited life. And, in the spirit of a limitless life, this Special Olympics series is brought to you by Edelweiss Tokio Life Insurance, that perfectly embodies the notion of a life unlimited.

    19 min
  7. 17 Indian Medal Hopefuls at Tokyo 2020 Olympics Ft. Indian Olympic Skeet Shooter Mairaj Khan

    07/23/2021

    17 Indian Medal Hopefuls at Tokyo 2020 Olympics Ft. Indian Olympic Skeet Shooter Mairaj Khan

    To mark the Opening Ceremony day of the Tokyo Olympics, we're announcing our Olympics Special series. In this series, we'll be joined by past and present olympians who will shed light on the journey to competing at the grandest stage in the world of sports - The Olympics, as we learn what it takes to overcome your fears and inhibitions and lead a life that's limitless. In this episode, apart from highlighting some of India's Olympic Medal hopefuls, we also had the opportunity to host India's Skeet shooter, Mairaj Ahmad Khan. He is an Olympian, 7 times National Champion, World Cup medalist, Asian medalist, and is currently in Tokyo. And, in the spirit of a limitless life, this Special Olympics series is brought to you by Edelweiss Tokio Life Insurance, that perfectly embodies the notion of a life unlimited.

    15 min
  8. Making The Time Right With Cassie Hawrysh

    07/14/2021

    Making The Time Right With Cassie Hawrysh

    In today’s episode, Niraj welcomes Canada’s skeleton athlete - Cassie Hawrysh. Cassie has had a very colorful and unique route to finding skeleton. She grew up competing in volleyball, then transitioned to heptathlon and then to discovering, almost by chance, skeleton. Cassie and Niraj talk about her meteoric rise in the sport, winning medals in the first 2-3 years at the World Cups and also what constitutes an ideal skeleton racer. They also dwell on what it means to be named as an alternate for the Olympics and how do so many athletes navigate that phase of their career. --------- Zenkai Sports Partnership - "The Gifted?" is now sponsored by Zenkai Sports, the new disruptor in the performance apparel world. Zenkai utilises a brand-new technology that repels liquids, keeping you cooler during intense activity as the sweat evaporates naturally off your skin. This allows you to regulate body temperature easily and push yourself harder as Zenkai clothing harnesses the power of your sweat. Sweat is our friend, keep it on you! Zenkai Sports is also the only performance apparel company that is cotton-based. All of their gear is over 65% cotton with some pieces over 95%. Cotton is bio-degradable, feels great against your skin and is much better for our environment than synthetic-based apparel. Please go to www.zenkaisports.com to check out their cool range of products that can give you that extra boost in your performance, and while you are at it, use the code TGP20 for a 20% discount off your entire order. You can also find all these details in our show notes of this episode, so don’t forget to check it out.

    55 min
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Have you ever thought that Athletes are just some people who are gifted with special talent or abilities at birth? Week after week, season after season, we revel in injury time winners, full-court buzzer-beaters, and split-second finishes by these athletes. But, do we truly know the athletes making such spectacles possible for us? To understand what it takes & means to be an athlete, I, Niraj Mulani, speak to them every week as we get candid about their personal stories, memorable achievements, heartbreaks, & more. If you're an aspiring athlete or a casual sports fan, you’ll enjoy The Gifted?!

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    Niraj Mulani
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