Além do som: trajetória de um medalhista olímpico surdo e recordista mundial | Shourya Saini | TEDxSRHU

Shourya Saini, medalhista olímpico surdo e recordista mundial de tiro, compartilha como a mudança do basquete para o tiro transformou sua vida. A palestra aborda sua rotina diária de treinos, técnicas de visualização mental e a orientação da treinadora Anjali Bhagat, premiada com o Arjuna. Ele também cita conquistas internacionais no Brasil, na Alemanha e em Tóquio. Sua mensagem central é que as fraquezas não devem ser vistas como algo negativo.

• Do basquete ao tiro
• Treino diário e visualização mental
• Medalhas internacionais e recordes mundiais

Faced with hearing and speech challenges from the age of two, Shaurya Saini refused to let adversity define his path. In this deeply inspiring talk, the Deaf Olympic medalist and world record holder shares how a transition from basketball to shooting transformed his life. Detailing his rigorous daily training regimen, mental visualization techniques, and guidance from Arjuna awardee coach Anjali Bhagat, Saini highlights his historic victories on global stages—from Brazil to Germany and Tokyo. Beyond his medals, including setting new world records and receiving the Himalayan Sports Ratna Award, his core message is clear: never view your weaknesses as negatives. Through relentless hard work and positive thinking, Saini inspires everyone to aim higher, conquer pressure, and chase dreams all the way to the Olympic podium. A young shooter who emerged as one of India’s brightest stars in the Deaflympics. He won the gold medal in the 50m Rifle Three Positions at the 2024 World Deaf Shooting Championships in Hanover, Germany. He recently won a silver medal in the 50m rifle at the 2025 Summer Deaf Olympics in Tokyo and earlier secured a bronze medal in the 10m air rifle at the 2021 Deaflympics. His achievements have brought pride to Uttarakhand and India. 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