الفتى صاحب المضرب | كاميش غاريري | TEDxCUH

في هذه المحاضرة ضمن فعاليات TEDxCUH، يتحدث كاميش غاريري، وهو موهبة سابقة في تنس الطاولة من شيلونغ ومدرب وطني أول، عن رحلة عبر الهند بدأت بعد انتهاء مسيرته الرياضية المفاجئ في سن الرابعة عشرة. حمل معه قلمًا وورقًا وأرباح البطولات، وبحث عن معنى الحياة من خلال لقاءاته مع أشخاص عابرين. تتناول المحاضرة مفهوم «موديتا»، أي الفرح بسعادة الآخرين، وتطرح تساؤلات حول طريقة قياس النجاح.

• نهاية مسيرة تنس الطاولة في سن الرابعة عشرة والرحلة التي تلتها
• لقاءات مع غرباء، من بينهم راهب يعلّم مفهوم الموديتا
• تعريف للنجاح يتجاوز الممتلكات المادية والجوائز

What if the sudden end of a childhood dream is actually the catalyst for a life-changing adventure? This talk explores a transformative journey across India, sparked by the abrupt end of a promising athletic career at age 14. Armed with just a pen, paper, and tournament winnings, the narrative embarks on a quest for meaning through profound encounters with strangers. From a man who views negative company as worse than literal poison, to a social worker who finds wealth in shedding bad qualities, to a Himalayan monk teaching "Mudita"—the ancient practice of finding joy in the happiness of others—the presentation unpacks life lessons found in unexpected places. The central idea challenges conventional metrics of success. By illustrating how these diverse perspectives can provide the courage to face severe adversity and inspire community leadership, the talk leaves the audience with a powerful reminder: decades from now, material assets and accolades will fade, and what will truly matter is who has the best stories to narrate. Kamesh Gareri is a former table tennis prodigy from Shillong and a Senior National Coach who has transformed personal setbacks into a mission to mentor and empower young athletes. A state champion across the Under-13, Under-15 and Under-17 categories, he later returned to the sport as a coach after facing systemic challenges in his competitive career. A college debate champion with strong communication and intellectual abilities, Kamesh is committed to nurturing sporting talent on merit and inspiring the next generation through resilience, patience and perseverance. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx