In this episode, Tanisha Crasto shares her inspiring journey from growing up in Dubai to becoming an Olympic badminton player for India. She discusses the challenges of moving countries, the mental resilience required at the highest level, and her experiences on the road to the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. Tanisha shares her inspiring journey through challenges like alopecia, injuries and family health scares, exploring topics including mental toughness, the business side of sport, and the behind-the-scenes of professional badminton.Chapter Timestamps:
00:40 Introduction To Tanisha Crasto
03:05 Growing up in Dubai & Transition to India
06:52 Challenges of Being an Outsider
11:16 Journey to the Olympics with Ashwini Ponnappa
18:39 Challenges during Olympic Qualification
28:30 Importance of Family Support
29:17 Doubles Partnerships & Team Dynamics
36:42 Memorable Matches & Achievements
41:36 Overcoming Bad Days & Self Doubt
47:12 Alopecia & Resilience
52:20 Playing Doubles with PV Sindhu
54:56 The Evolution of the Badminton Game
58:41 Equipment Choices & Sponsor Agreements
01:04:13 Getting Involved in Content Creation
01:08:44 The Business Side of Sport
01:14:40 Empowering the Next Generation
01:16:31 A Love For Adventure & Trying New ThingsFollow us on social media for more content!
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