India's triple jump sensation Niharika Vashisht reflected on her journey from a sporty childhood to elite athletics. In an exclusive interview with The Free Press Journal, she highlighted how an ACL injury in 2022 transformed her mindset. After breaching the Asian Games mark with 13.41m, she now targets gold, backed by disciplined training, strong family support, and unwavering self-belief.
India's triple jump sensation Niharika Vashisht has carved a promising path in Indian athletics through sheer courage, resilience, and an unwavering belief in her abilities. From her early days in Mohali to overcoming a career-threatening ACL injury, Niharika opens up about her journey in athletics, the challenges she has faced, and the determination that helped her bounce back stronger.
In an exclusive conversation with The Free Press Journal, Vashisht also reflected about her recent 13.41m jump that helped her breach the Asian Games qualification mark, along with her expectations heading into the big stage.
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1) Can you tell us a little about your background and how did athletics became a part of your life?
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