Olympic Special - Boxing ft. Pooja Rani | Tokyo 2020 | Olympics | #IndiaOnTheRise #StrongerTogether (HINDI Episode)

All About Sports - The Podcast

Pooja Rani's journey to the Olympics has not always been straightforward, but through it all one thing has held steadfast - her commitment to the sport of boxing! With a gold in the recently concluded 2021 Asian Boxing Championships, Pooja is all set for the Tokyo Olympics and looks ready to leave her mark in the Middleweight weight class! In addition to her Asian Championship golds in 2019 and 2021, Pooja is also a 5-time national champion, a gold medallist at the South Asian Games (2016) and a bronze medal winner at the Asian Games (2014). However, Pooja's road to success wasn't always easy! When her love for boxing began, she kept her boxing training a secret and hid her injuries from her family, knowing that they would disapprove of her decision. However, through her passion for the sport and help from a coach who he believed in her, it soon became clear that her boxing talent was undeniable! Catch our discussion with Pooja, as we dive into her journey from Haryana to Tokyo, her preparation for the Olympics, the challenges she has faced through her career and the key factors leading to her success! Don't miss her performances at the Tokyo Olympics and make sure to follow her story: Instagram: @poojabohra75 Twitter: @BoxerPooja Leave your comments on thoughts and suggestions for upcoming episodes. Like, Share, Subscribe/Follow our page for episodes every week! https://linktr.ee/AllAboutSportsThePodcast #olympics #tokyo2020 #olympics2020 #olympics2021 #tokyo2021 #olympians #olympian #athletes #boxing #boxer #teamindia #athlete #middleweight #poojarani #poojabohra #fighter #winner #champ #champions #gold #sports #sport #podcast #sportspodcast #sportspodcasts --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/allaboutsports-thepodcast/support