About the Book:
What did it take for Neeraj Chopra to perform at the world stage
for the first time? What obstacles did Mary Kom surmount before reaching the
winner's podium? What challenges did Annu Rani face and how did she overcome
them to achieve victory?
The Golden Sportspersons is a compilation of
the inspiring tales of India's legendary sportspersons, who have shone in archery,
athletics, badminton, boxing, chess, cricket, football, gymnastics, hockey,
shooting, weightlifting and wrestling. Fuelled by self-belief, these athletes
shattered countless barriers to achieve the impossible. Their stories give a
peek into a world of unparalleled grit, determination, remarkable
sportsmanship, discipline and resilience.
The collection in this book includes sporting legends such as
Karnam Malleswari, Neeraj Chopra, Deepika Kumari, Sachin Tendulkar, Annu Rani,
Bhaichung Bhutia, Mirabai Chanu, P.V. Sindhu, and many others, whose lives are
worth emulating.
About the author:
A well-known
travel writer and novelist, Tanushree is passionate about travelling and
writing. She has written many non-fiction books before moving to fiction and
has published 15 novels. Among her books are Nurjahan's
Daughter, Boots Belts Berets, On the Double, Escape from Harem, Solo in
Singapore, A Closetful of Skeletons, Before you Breathe, No Margin for Error,
The Teenage Diary of Rani Laxmibai, The Girls in Green, Spooky Stories and An Invitation to Die. More Spooky Stories is her 16th book.
Three of her books, Boots Belts Berets, A
Closetful of Skeletons, and The
Girls in Green, are being adapted into web series.
About the
Illustrator:
Meet Pallavi,
an acclaimed illustrator celebrated for her skilful blend of warmth and
intricate detail in her artwork. Honoured with accolades like the Neev Book
Award and the Jarul Book Award, Pallavi invites readers to immerse themselves
in the magical worlds she brings to life. In this book, Pallavi breathes life
into the stories of Indian sportspersons through captivating portrait
illustrations, offering a journey of discovery
and inspiration.
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