Bajrang returns to social media to help people
No one had expected the pandemic to take a turn for the worse, in this second wave. While I’ll respect the International Olympic Comaccept mittee’s decision, as a player I’d want the Olympics to happen and we’re preparing for it in full force,” says Padma Shri Bajrang Punia, who’s currently training at JSW sports training centre in Karnataka’s Bellary.
Though he took a break from social media to focus on his training, the wrestler has returned to the platform for a reason. “Even if I can help 10 people through my platform, I’ll consider myself blessed. The citizens of this country have given me immense love...
I’m only trying to inspire people to help each other,” says Punia, 27, who has been using social media to amplify SOS messages and spread awareness about the pandemic. “The Olympics will happen again in four years, but life is most important. So I’m trying to do my best for others,” he shares.
A three time World championship medallist, Punia has recently recovered from an elbow injury and is preparing his beast mode for the Tokyo Games! “Vaise tournaments mein apni training ka actual pata chalta hai, ki hum kahan galti kar rahe hain. But even in their absence, I’m still trying to be my personal best,” he says. And his biggest supporter in these tough times is wife and fellow wrestler Sangeeta Phogat, who he married in November 2020. “Whenever I feel I’m making a mistake or not training properly, we sit down, have a discussion and analyse my practice. It’s great that she understands, loves the sport as much as I do,” he concludes.