#UniversityChampion

[iismmumbai]

Hope blooms even in difficult conditions, if only one shouldn’t lose it. And I didn’t. 🌸

I, Dhriti Hati, embarked on a journey of becoming a Taekwondo athlete 🥋 at the age of 9 as my mother always wanted me to learn self-defense. But very soon, the sport made me fall for it ❤️. Its movements, powerful kicks, above all, self-discipline transformed me into a better version of myself. It taught me how to be resilient and to face challenges with determination.

It’s not long ago, in 2022, I suffered a grave injury 🤕 just before my University Championships, my doctor dismissed me from going to any competition.

However, my coach encouraged me and I competed. This championship brought me my first University Gold medal 🥇. I realised winning is never giving up on your dreams ✨.

I also won my first National medal in 2018 🏅, and a Bronze medal in the Maharashtra State Olympic Games in 2023 🥉. In 2022, I proudly represented my country in the 9th Fujairah Open International Taekwondo Championship 🇮🇳.

Being an athlete, I always aspire to do more with sports, and IISM has opened that door to me. The institute has helped me broaden my vision and redefine my goal 🎯. I, further, wish to see myself working as a Sports Manager in IPL and implementing my experience & skills towards the success of a high-performing team.

@dhritiii__12@lifeatiism