Success Story of Aakash Kumar

A short introduction to yourself?

1. Represented India at Karate1 Series A-SHANGHAI 2018 (WKF). 2. Represented India in 15th AKF at Amman,Jordan 2018 got 5th place. 3. Represented India at Al Ali Dubai Open Karate Championship 2015. 4. Bronze Medalist in Commonwealth Karate Championship (WKF) 2015. 5. (2008 to 2021) – 14 times State Gold Medalist 6. Bihar Khel Samman in 2013, 2014, 2015, 2018 & 2019. 7. School Games (SGFI) Gold medalist in 2017 & Bronze medal in 2013 to 2015. 8. KAI National Bronze medalist 2015, 2016 & 2017

How did you develop your fondness for your sport and at what age did you start learning?

I developed my fondness towards karate by watching movies and the actions in karate attracted me towards karate I started playing karate in the age of 6

What is your style and what rank do you currently hold in?

Shito – ryu seikokai my world rank is 357 and in Bihar state 1

Are you a member of any sports team? if not have you ever been?

I am the member of Indian karate team

Do you have a favourite sports teacher?

Yes pankaj kaambali sir the general secretary of Bihar karate

Describe your major highlights and achievements in sports in the past.

1. Represented India at Karate1 Series A-SHANGHAI 2018 (WKF). 2. Represented India in 15th AKF at Amman,Jordan 2018 got 5th place. 3. Represented India at Al Ali Dubai Open Karate Championship 2015. 4. Bronze Medalist in Commonwealth Karate Championship (WKF) 2015. 5. (2008 to 2021) – 14 times State Gold Medalist 6. Bihar Khel Samman in 2013, 2014, 2015, 2018 & 2019. 7. School Games (SGFI) Gold medalist in 2017 & Bronze medal in 2013 to 2015. 8. KAI National Bronze medalist 2015, 2016 & 2017

Do you take sports as a profession or is it just a hobby?

I take it as a profession

What challenges have you faced in getting to where you are now? You can also share any injury story.

I came from an economically very weak background . At my early stage I got some support from my Sensai (coach) and family . Then I struggled a lot as at early stage I didn’t got good support from family but when I got sports respect prize (Khel samman) from government of Bihar . Then my family and relatives started supporting me . But then also we were so weak economically that I worked myself for money . As for going to international championships we have to give full charges by ourself . Then I started giving training to juniors. I still give full day practice to juniors and when I get time at night do my self practice . I once had an knee injury just before my nationals then had my knee surgery and after 6 months recovery I got gold medal in that nationals .I am still struggling but more than struggle it’s the passion and dedication for getting gold medal at olympics for India .

What motivates you most about your profession?

During my childhood I saw some movies there. I used to look at karate moves. I loved it . Then I went slowly and slowly it became the party of my life . And the stories of sportsmen and sportswomen of any sport motivates me.

Do you think everybody should practise sports or do you want everyone to learn?

Yes I think that everybody should live a healthy life for which they should at least practice one sport .

What tournament or match you have won are you most proud of and why?

I won a bronze medal at the 2015 Commonwealth games.

Are there any short-term goals you’d like to accomplish in the next few months to a couple of years?

Yes I would like to push my world ranking under 50 within a year .

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