Sports

These remarkable people are giving a new meaning to sports. From providing livelihood to bridging the education gap, sports is emerging as the key to a holistic social development. Learn how organizations like NAZ Foundation, The Football Link, Magic Bus and many more are using sports as a tool to bring a change in the lives of the marginalized.

Arunima Sinha lost her leg when some robbers pushed her out of a moving train. Two years later she became the first woman amputee to climb the Mount Everest. From battling the difficult days in the hospital to chasing her dreams of scaling the highest peak, Sinha's story is all about courage, passion, dedication and respect.

In spite of facing challenges like lack of infrastructure support and encouragement from the government, these young girls from Kashmir are shining in the male-dominated sport of Alpine skiing, and bagging laurels nationally as well as internationally! Read along to know how they are doing it, and about their dreams and aspirations.

Rajinder Singh Rahelu contracted polio when he was eight months old. Since then, he has not been able to walk. But he did not let his disability come in between him and his dreams. He continued to practice, and today, he has created history after winning a silver medal in powerlifting at the Commonwealth Games 2014.

Hard work, sweat, emotions and years of practice paid off as these amazing sports persons from India helped it grab fifth place in the rank tally at Commonwealth Games 2014, with 64 medals in the kitty. Let's celebrate the victory of these players. Check out the list of all the Indian winners.

When nothing seemed to work, Anjali Gopalan and her team came up with a solution to change the mindset of people about HIV and AIDS. They use Netball as a tool to engage young girls and make them self dependent, confident, aware and much more. Read more about the Goal program and how the team made it possible.

Sports brings everyone together, and no one knows it better than this team which is using football as a tool to engage underprivileged students and help them achieve a better life. From improving physical fitness to building confidence, team spirit and exposure, football is much more than just a sport for these kids. Read further to know how sports can make a difference.

Success needs nothing but hard work and dedication. This has been recently proved by Jitu Rai, who fought all odds and became World's number One 10m rifle shooter. From regular practice to a never-say-die spirit, Rai's story is definitely one that inspires us all.

One man's passion for his village, Rurka Kalan. A group of farmers that helped put up a proper football field and the start of a small, gentle revolution that was fueled by the healing powers of football. Reading Gurmangal Dass' story will inspire each one of us to get out of our comfort zones to make a difference in the lives of our local community.

While most teenagers are busy getting a new haircut, the latest gadgets or a fancy outfit for their birthday, Malavath Poorna had something else in mind. The 13 year old girl, daughter of poor farmers in a small village in Andhra Pradesh, decided to climb Mount Everest and became the youngest girl to do so.