Umeed India

Virender Sehwag starts his innings with Avtar Singh - the only Indian Judoka to participate in Rio Olympics 2016. With humble beginnings in Gurdaspur, he is an inspiration to hundreds of aspiring Olympians today. As a child, he often found himself working on his parents' farm but is now one of the strongest contenders in the sport in Asia, training to walk the path to glory at Tokyo 2020.

Standing at 6 ft 7 in. and weighing 135 kg with a boyish disposition and an infectious energy, O. P. Karhana is easily recognisable. But what makes this Gurgaon lad stand out is his potential in shot put that has already earned him a bronze and a gold on international platforms. Virender Sehwag uncovers the life experiences, dedication and daily routine of this uber-talented shot putter.

The name Phogat is a household story of courage and determination. Vinesh Phogat was introduced to wrestling by her uncle Mahavir Phogat when she only 7 years old. She has won multiple accolades in the international wrestling arena including a gold medal in Commonwealth Games 2014 and a fantastic show at the Rio Olympics 2016. Host Virender Sehwag uncovers her inspiring journey and her ambitions.

Every once in a while, we hear a story that makes us realise that the only thing standing between the impossible and our dreams is determination. Virender Sehwag explores the journey of Suyash Jadhav. Hailing from Solapur the 22-year-old battled several odds after losing both his arms in an accident, becoming the first Indian para-swimmer to achieve an A qualifying mark for Paralympics in 2016.

Ever since Rio 2016, Sakshi Malik has become a household name. Hailing from Haryana, Sakshi ended India's wait for a medal at the 2016 Rio Olympic Games by pulling off a sensational triumph with the bronze to her credit. Virender Sehwag explores the journey of this inspiring athlete and outlines her career and personal trajectory that paved her path from Rohtak to Rio.

The story of Odisha-born professional sprinter and current national champion, Dutee Chand. Pulled back from participating in the Commonwealth Games in 2014 due to Hyperandrogenism rules set by the Athletic Federation of India, she fought to get justice with the support of gender activists, former athletes and her coach- Dronacharya Awardee Nagpuri Ramesh.

From a tiny drought-prone village in Maharashtra, Dattu Bhokanal went on to compete for the greatest sporting honour in rowing for India. Overcoming poverty and a fear of water, Dattu finished where no other Indian rower ever had - 13th overall in the men's sculls event at the Rio Olympics. This is the story of the erstwhile stone-crushing labourer.

Every sportsman struggles, and if that sport is as unknown as luging, it takes great conviction to keep going on. Five-time 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. Despite lack of funds and sponsorships, Shiva managed to afford to train and compete. Here's the tale of the sport and its unsung hero.

Meet Sanjeev, the only para-badminton champion of India in 'Wheel Chair 2' category. Affected by polio and weak financial status, the only support he had was of his parents who arranged funds for his practice and tournaments with great difficulty. But his unwavering dedication was always his strongest asset. Witness his struggles as Sanjeev works for the facilities and recognition he deserves.

"Shoot for Gold" - the only mantra Ayonika Paul recites. She attempted air rifle shooting as a hobby but eventually it turned out to be her passion and profession. Despite it being an expensive sport which requires specialized training and sophisticated equipment, Ayonika Paul has managed to make it on her own at a very young age. This true Olympian also hopes to become an engineer one day.

Anu Rani- an ordinary girl with extraordinary dreams. From Bahadurpur, she crossed the threshold of her village and her conservative home, convincing her father to let her play the sport of Javelin Throw. She went on to become the first Indian woman to qualify for the World Championships in Athletics. She is a five-times national record holder and the first Indian woman to cross the 60 m mark.

It's been a roller-coaster ride for India's ace badminton player - Sai Praneeth. Struggling to stand out among other prominent badminton players, Sai is training under Pullela Gopichand, and was the second shuttler to win a medal at the World Junior Championship 2010. He earned a fair amount of success after beating Lee Chong Wei in Super Series, winning gold at Thailand Open Grand Prix.

Shiva Thapa - the boxing poster boy from Guwahati is a two-time Olympian and among the country's youngest boxers. Shiva fights in the Bantamweight Category and placed 7th in the AIBA ranking. He started boxing at an early age and was inspired by Mike Tyson. His father was a karate instructor , who provided him a sporting environment at home and also motivated him to take the sport seriously.

Bajrang Punia is a freestyle wrestler and fights in the 65-kg category. He began wrestling at a young age, encouraged to pursue the sport by his father. His inspiration is his coach and mentor well-known wrestler Yogeshwar Dutt. Bajrang's tally of medals includes Silver in both Asian and Commonwealth Games 2014, Bronze in World Championship 2013, and a gold medal in Asian Championships 2017.