Pariksha Pe Charcha 2025, an interactive session led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, brought together renowned global athletes to share their insights on perseverance, hard work, and overcoming failures.
The event, aimed at reducing exam stress among students, featured inspiring voices like boxing legend Mary Kom, Paralympic gold medalist Avani Lekhara, and badminton champion Suhas Lalinakere Yathiraj.
These athletes, who have achieved remarkable success in their respective fields, spoke about the importance of embracing failure as a necessary part of the journey to success. Their experiences resonated with students preparing for exams, reinforcing the significance of resilience, discipline, and a never-give-up attitude.
Six-time world champion Mary Kom, known for her unwavering determination, emphasized that failure is an inevitable part of growth. Recalling the hardships she faced at the beginning of her career, she explained how setbacks strengthened her resolve.
“Winning and losing are part of an athlete’s life. I have faced multiple failures, but they never stopped me from giving my best. Hard work, consistency, and never giving up, these are the real keys to success, she said.”
Mary Kom encouraged students to channel their nervousness into motivation, just as athletes do before stepping into the ring. She highlighted the importance of maintaining discipline and a strong mental attitude while preparing for any challenge, whether in sports or academics.
Paralympic champion Avani Lekhara, who made history by winning gold at the Tokyo 2020 Paralympics, shared her journey of resilience. She spoke about how an accident that left her paralyzed did not deter her from pursuing her dreams.
“There were moments of self-doubt, but I chose to focus on what I could do rather than what I had lost. My failures pushed me to work harder, and eventually, I made history, Lekhara shared.”
Suhas Lalinakere Yathiraj, an IAS officer and Paralympic silver medalist, offered a unique perspective by balancing sports and academics. As an administrative officer and an international badminton player, he emphasized the importance of time management and commitment.
There is no substitute for hard work. If you are passionate about something, you will always find time for it. Exams are just one of the many challenges in life, face them with confidence and a learning mindset, he said.
Suhas’s journey from a top bureaucrat to a world-class athlete proves that with the right mindset, one can excel in multiple fields. He encouraged students to maintain a balance between studies and extracurricular activities, as both contribute to personal growth.
The interaction with these world-class athletes at Pariksha Pe Charcha 2025 delivered a strong message, failure is not a roadblock but a stepping stone to success. Whether in sports or academics, setbacks are part of life, but what matters is the effort to rise again.
As students across India prepare for their exams, the words of these sporting legends serve as a reminder that success belongs to those who persist, believe in themselves, and put in relentless effort toward their goals.
Authored by, Amay Mathur | Senior Editor
Amay Mathur is a business news reporter at Chegg.com. He previously worked for PCMag, Business Insider, The Messenger, and ZDNET as a reporter and copyeditor. His areas of coverage encompass tech, business, strategy, finance, and even space. He is a Columbia University graduate.
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