“Growing up with a father working abroad, I learned early on the meaning of responsibility. Taking care of my mother and sister during his absence became second nature to me. I’m lucky to have a supportive family. They see challenges as learning experiences, just like me.

I faced judgement for simply being myself. People criticized my friendships with the opposite gender and my love for biking. But I refused to let their opinions define me. Instead, I embraced my passions wholeheartedly. Then there was my motorbike. I saved up all my own money to buy it. People already judged me for being friends with boys, and the bike just fueled the fire. But that didn’t stop me! I raced and competed, even winning prizes.

Body shaming and societal expectations weighed heavily on me. I am a little chubby but definitely not unfit. I’m not about being skinny, but I do want to be fit. Meanwhile, I embraced my love for frisbee and dance, excelling in frisbee despite the doubters. I’ve even played Frisbee internationally and won national awards. Balancing work, sports, and everything else can be tough, that’s for sure.

After my graduation in Bio-Medical Engineering, I decided to do my PG in Australia. My parents were pretty excited, too. But something that came from my inner instinct turned down the offer. Despite pressure to pursue higher education abroad, I followed my heart and committed to making a difference in my community. I volunteered in many NGOs during my education, which made me take volunteering as a serious profession. I started working as a Senior Recruitment Manager for Bhumi Fellowship, taking care of the recruitment processes in one of the famous NGOs, Bhumi.

I worked at Decathlon for a while, where they helped me develop my leadership skills. But it had already been more than 6 years, and I needed a change. When the opportunity arose to be a part of the coaching team for the Indian frisbee team, I seized it with both hands and representing my country on the world stage is a dream come true.

As a woman, I’ve faced stereotypes and judgement at every turn, but I refuse to be confined by society’s expectations. Being a woman, people sometimes make assumptions. Boundaries are important, too, though, unspoken or not. It’s all about empathy – understanding if someone feels uncomfortable. Open communication is way better than broken relationships! I’ll continue to withstand societal expectations and inspire others to do the same. Because, in the end, it’s not about conforming to society’s standards – it’s about embracing who you are and living life on your own terms.”