The Strength in Falling: My Journey | Manisha Ramadass | TEDxBITSHyderabad

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Indian para-badminton player and Paris Paralympics bronze medalist Manisha Ramadass shares her powerful story of resilience, stubbornness, and self-belief. Born with Erb's palsy in her right arm, Manisha faced early discouragement from educators who believed sports were not meant for her. Inspired by Saina Nehwal, she picked up a racket in 2015 and never looked back. Navigating self-doubt, the heavy burden of public expectations, and the pressure of competing against the world's best, Manisha explains why falling is never a failure. Instead, she argues that the strength built during our lowest moments is what ultimately carries us to our highest achievements. Manisha Ramadass is an Indian para-badminton player, an Arjuna Awardee, and a Paris Paralympics bronze medalist. Born with Erb's palsy in her right arm, she defied early discouragement to pursue her passion for sports. She became the BWF Female Para-Badminton Player of the Year and a World Champion at age 17, and later made histor

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