रैकेट वाला लड़का | कमेश गरेरी | TEDxCUH

TEDxCUH के इस भाषण में शिलांग के पूर्व टेबल टेनिस प्रतिभा और वरिष्ठ राष्ट्रीय कोच कमेश गरेरी भारत की एक यात्रा का वर्णन करते हैं, जो 14 वर्ष की उम्र में उनके खेल करियर के अचानक समाप्त होने के बाद शुरू हुई। केवल एक पेन, कागज़ और टूर्नामेंट की जीत की राशि के साथ, उन्होंने रास्ते में मिले लोगों से बातचीत में अर्थ खोजा। भाषण में 'मुदिता' की अवधारणा, यानी दूसरों की खुशी में आनंद पाना, और सफलता को मापने के तरीकों पर विचार किया गया है।

• 14 वर्ष की उम्र में टेबल टेनिस करियर का अंत और उसके बाद की यात्रा
• अजनबियों से मुलाकातें, जिनमें मुदिता सिखाने वाले एक भिक्षु भी शामिल हैं
• भौतिक संपत्ति और पुरस्कारों से परे सफलता की समझ

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