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Ramya Nagaranai, a Para-athlete who has made the entire country proud by winning silver in the Para Asian Games Indonesia and gold in the Discus-Throw event in the World Para Athletics Grand Prix 10th Fazaa International Athletics Championships held at Dubai on Mar 13. She also won bronze medals in Shot-Put and Javelin-Throw events in the same Championships. We are especially proud of her because she is also a part of our family, a Decathlon Teammate working as a part-timer in our Mysore City Store. We caught up with her for a quick chat to understand a little more about her and her inspiring journey.
My name is Ramya NS, I'm 27 years old, I am a para-athlete (Javelin Thrower) and currently working with the Decathlon Mysore City Store as a part-timer.
I started playing sports when I was in class 7. I started practicing shot put and Discus throw while I was in school, under the guidance of my School P.Ed Mr.Kandasamy.
More than an inspiration there were two reasons I chose Javelin: One because there weren't any shot put or discus throw events in my category (the sports I've been practicing from childhood) and second I wanted to pick up a new sport to prove and better myself in sports.
The Para Asian games happened in Nov 2018, Indonesia. I got my final confirmation of the event in Sep 2019. It was an unforgettable moment attending my first Asian games with a lot of pride representing my country. The event went off well with me finishing the podium, having given my personal best, and securing a silver medal.
The training schedule was quite stringent: I trained every day morning and evening before and after my work. Usually, I would start my day at 7 am and end it by 7 pm. And to top it all, I got huge support from my family as well as the Mysore Store Team to help me train and work towards my preparations for the Asian Games.
Asian para games – Silver medal in Javelin Throw
The biggest challenge is support from the association in the beginning until we prove our worth with our performance.
The happiest moment is when I wore the Indian tracksuit with India written behind it. More than the medals, I really wanted to represent India - It's a dream for so many young athletes in India and I got the opportunity.
When I'm practicing, I don't have the option of doing anything else. I spend all my time either in the store or doing my practices. But I also do enjoy cycling with the store team and a community of cyclists who join us
I was practicing for the 2020 Paralympics but because of a lot of changes in the event schedules due to covid 19 and a few of my other personal plans, I couldn't make it. But, it's my dream to reach the Paralympics.
More than advice, it’s a request to all to always give 100 % every day so one day your efforts become an achievement.
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