Umeed India Special

U • Sports • 2019

From humble beginnings to Olympic stadiums, witness the untold stories of Indian athletes as they gear up for to win Gold for India at Olympics 2020.

OP Karhana with Virendra Sehwag - Fast bowling vs Shotputting #UmeedIndia
01 August 2020 | 4 min
Watch O P Kharana shares his daily routine and techniques of being a successful Shot Putter with our Host Virendra Sehwag only on EPIC channel.
#UmeedIndia Special - Self Defence by Avtar Singh
01 August 2020 | 2 min
Learn selfdefense techniques from none other than the aspiring Olympian Avtar Singh, in this UmeedIndia special.
Vinesh Phogat teaches 'Dhobi Pachad' to Virender Sehwag | #UmeedIndia Special
01 August 2020 | 1 min
Virender Sehwags upper cut is legendary. But how good is his dhobi pachad Lets find out as Vinesh Phogat teaches Virender Sehwag how to execute the perfect Dhobi Pachad.
Suyash Jadhav's quest for Paralympic Gold
01 August 2020 | 4 min
Every once in a while, we hear an astounding story that makes us realise that the only thing standing between the impossible and our dreams is determination. In the fourth episode of Umeed, India excricketing ace Virender Sehwag explores the journey of one such strongwilled athlete who chose to never give up despite adverse circumstances Suyash Jadhav. Hailing from Solapur, Maharashtra, the 22yearold battled several odds after losing both his arms in an accident, but left no stone unturned to become the first Indian paraswimmer to achieve a qualifying mark for Paralympics in 2016 and at the next Paralympics he is Indias Umeed for gold.
Know more about Sakshi Malik with Virender Sehwag
02 August 2020 | 4 min
Ever since Rio 2016, Sakshi Malik is a household name. But Sakshi is more than just an Olympic bronze.
Dutee Chand | Dreams do come true - #UmeedIndia Special
01 August 2020 | 2 min
Virender Sehwag chats with Dutee Chand about her hero Usian Bolt and her heartfelt message to the young men and women who harbour the olympic dream.
Champion: Made in Indian Army #UmeedIndia Special
01 August 2020 | 2 min
Virender Sehwag talks to this unlikely hero who learnt rowing only after joining the Army. Today he is training to bring home the coveted medal in 2020.
Shiva Keshavan tells us more about the sport of Luge | #UmeedIndia Special
02 August 2020 | 3 min
Every sportsman has some struggles prefixed to his journey, and if that sport is as unknown and as unheard of as luging, it takes a special kind of conviction to keep charging ahead.Fivetime Olympian and face of winter sports in India, Shiva Keshavan’s transition from being a skier to luger is worth more than just a glance. Our host star, Virender Sehwag explores luge as a sport and Shiva’s unsung tale.
Sanjeev Kumar discusses the challenges of para-shuttling | #UmeedIndia Special
02 August 2020 | 3 min
Determined not to let polio come in the way of dreams, Sanjeev has struggled the harshest of odds to be one of the top para badminton players in the world. Ranked 7 internationally and a silver medal at the 2009 World Paralympic Games, he is now aiming to win a Gold medal for India at the Tokyo Olympics WatchUmeedIndia with Virender Sehwag Thursday 8 PM and Repeat at 10 PM..
Ayonika Paul chats with Virender Sehwag about the sport of Air Rifle Shooting | #UmeedIndia Special
02 August 2020 | 2 min
Shoot for GOLD – the only mantra Ayonika Paul recites. She attempted airrifle shooting as a hobby but eventually it turned out to be her passion. An expensive sport which requires specialized training and sophisticated equipments, Ayonika has managed to make it her own at a very young age. Watch our star host Virender Sehwag delve deeper into what makes Ayonika Paul a true Olympian. Watch her inspiring story onUmeedIndia with Virender Sehwag Thursday 8 PM and Repeat at 10 PM.
National Javelin Throw Record Holder- Annu Rani | #UmeedIndia Special
02 August 2020 | 3 min
Injuries are an unavoidable part of a sportsperson39s life. Watch how pros deal with it as Javelin Thrower Annu Rani and our host Virender Sehwag discuss how to come back stronger and make a mark.Watch her inspiring story onUmeedIndia with Virender Sehwag Thursday 8 PM and Repeat at 10 PM.
Sai Praneeth shares his experience about training with champions | #UmeedIndia Special
01 August 2020 | 2 min
In this Umeed India special Sai Praneeth shares his experience of training with champions as he prepares/trains for upcoming olympics. Watch his inspiring story on UmeedIndia with Virender Sehwag Thursday 8 PM and Repeat at 10 PM.
Virender Sehwag chats with Shiva Thapa about his journey in boxing | #UmeedIndia Special
02 August 2020 | 2 min
Virender Sehwag chats with Shiva Thapa about how he started boxing at an early age and was heavily inspired by the legendary Mike Tyson and shares his heartfelt message to the young men and women who harbour the olympic dream. Watch his inspiring story onUmeedIndia with Virender Sehwag Thursday 8 PM and Repeat at 10 PM.
Bajrang Punia chats with Virendra Sehwag about the sport of wrestling | #UmeedIndia Special
02 August 2020 | 2 min
Bajrang Punia, a freestyle wrestler, is India’s umeed for the 2020 Olympics. Get to know him better as he discusses his life, inspiration and training with our star host Virender Sehwag. Watch his inspiring story onUmeedIndia with Virender Sehwag Thursday 8 PM and Repeat at 10 PM.