Neha Aggarwal Sharma: Olympian & Chief Partnerships Officer at OGQ on Shaping the Future of Indian Sport
- Started at age seven through her school’s mandatory sports program
- With her parents’ support and inspired by her brother’s success, Neha began playing seriously.
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Overview
In this episode of TBCY, host Ashutosh Garg dives into the inspiring story of Neha Aggarwal Sharma—the only female table tennis player to represent India at the 2008 Beijing Olympics and now a key leader at Olympic Gold Quest (OGQ). Here’s what you’ll find in this insightful conversation, structured around key questions and notable highlights:
00:01:05- How did Neha discover table tennis?
- Started at age seven through her school’s mandatory sports program
- With her parents’ support and inspired by her brother’s success, Neha began playing seriously.
- Overcoming conservative family expectations
00:02:57- What was a turning point in Neha’s sporting career?
- Winning the under-14 national championship at 12
- Motivated her to dream bigger and represent India
00:04:59- What set Neha apart as a young champion?
- Persistent hard work and unique playing style
- Strong discipline and ability to balance school with sports
00:06:17- What was it like to compete at the Olympics?
- Emotional pride as India’s sole female table tennis player in 2008
- Overcoming criticism and relishing the Olympic experience
00:08:18- Who supported her journey?
- Family’s encouragement
- Influential coaching despite limited resources compared to global counterparts
00:10:18- What does OGQ do for Indian athletes?
- Founded by legends to help India win Olympic and Paralympic medals
- Provides holistic support: coaching, equipment, sports science, and mental health
00:12:50- How are health, injury, and mental well-being managed now?
- OGQ’s expert team for injury prevention, nutrition, and recovery
- India’s growing access to top sports medical care
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Learn more about Neha Aggarwal Sharma: Linkedin
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- Started at age seven through her school’s mandatory sports program
- With her parents’ support and inspired by her brother’s success, Neha began playing seriously.
- Overcoming conservative family expectations
