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"Try Me", I addressed my biggest opponent in life, my physical challenges. 💪 I was born with clubfoot 👣 and couldn't stand or walk like other kids. 😔 For many years, I had to walk with iron shoes to cure the deformity. 🦿 But, my passion and determination for sports made all the obstacles look blurred. 🏃‍♂️ Despite my physical limitations, I began participating in cricket 🏏 and athletics in school. I, even, won a Silver medal 🥈 in an inter-school running competition. 🏃‍♂️ Sports have taught me to expand my capabilities and excel beyond the limits. 🚀 And that has led me to Shaolin Kung Fu. 🥋 My quest has finally met the purpose of my life. 🙏 I have trained myself in Shaolin Kung Fu and Karate for about four years. 🥋 With time, I got cured of clubfoot. 🙌 Very soon, I started taking part in the competitions. 🏅 One after the other, I have secured three Gold medals 🥇🥇🥇 at the district, state, and national levels. I also won a Bronze medal 🥉 at the 'India Open International Karate Championship'. 🏆 However, representing my country 🇮🇳 at a competition in Malaysia 🇲🇾 was the proudest moment for me. 😊 I wanted to evolve more. Currently, I'm learning various combat forms such as military tactical combat and self-defense. 🥊 Simultaneously, I aspire to learn leadership skills, and joining sports management at IISM has opened that door to me. 🎓 Balancing academics with intense training has taught me discipline, time management, and resilience. 💪 I am determined to excel in the sports business and achieve milestones in the days to come. 🏆 @vaibhavx__ #OvercomingChallenges #Clubfoot #Sports #shaolin #Determination #Resilience #ShaolinKungFu #Karate #MartialArts #India #Malaysia #IISM #SportsManagement #Leadership #Inspiration #Motivation #DreamBig

Celebrating the Victorious Vanashree Hajari! 🎉 A Karateka and an IISM student 🥋, Vanashree won a Gold medal 🥇 in the Maharashtra State U-21 and Seniors Karate Championships 2025 on 2nd March in Pune. Her unwavering determination, dedication, and passion for the sport made her an inspiring karateka for our country 🇮🇳. She also represented India at the WKF Youth League K-1 in Fujairah, UAE 🇦🇪, earlier in 2025, where she competed against some of the best karatekas in the world and achieved an impressive 7th place in the tournament. Vanashree, we are proud of you and hope you have phenomenal wins in your upcoming matches! 🏆 @vanashree_hajari @lifeatiism #karate #vanashreehajari #iism #goldmedal #maharashtra #wkfyouthleague #fujairah #uae #india #champion #sportsmanship #dedication #passion #inspiration #victory