My goal is to participate in Olympics

I am studying in Class VIII at Vivek High School in Gurgaon .I want to become a wrestler like Sushil Kumar, who recently won gold for India in Commonwealth Games and had done the country proud by winning bronze medal in Olympics in beijing. Today everyone is interested in cricket.But my father suggested me to focus on wrestling (kusthi). So I decided to join the akhada (coaching centre) when I was in class IV. I have at Tau Devi Lal Stadium with my friends everyday under the guidance of Jai Bhagban Pahelban, who was a famous wrestler during his time. For me it’s not possible to practice every morning but I make sure to practice in both the session (morning and evening). I have set small, small targets for myself, but my ultimate aim is to represent my country in the Olympics like Sushil Kumar and win medal for India.

Dipanshu Thakran (wrestler)
Class-8, Vivek High School
Gurgaon