Sakshi Malik's Journey: From Defiance to Olympic Glory in Sudhanshu Rai's 'Dreamers'

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Sakshi Malik's Journey: From Defiance to Olympic Glory in Sudhanshu Rai's 'Dreamers'
- •Sudhanshu Rai's 'Dreamers – The Storytelling Series' features its third episode on wrestling icon Sakshi Malik.
- •The episode highlights Sakshi's childhood, her grandparents' crucial role, and her early training against boys, challenging gender norms.
- •It documents the social resistance Sakshi faced, with her victories breaking stereotypes about women in combat sports.
- •The narrative covers her historic Olympic medal win, making her the first Indian woman wrestler to achieve this feat.
- •The episode also explores her struggles, setbacks, and remarkable comeback, culminating in a gold medal at the Commonwealth Games 2022.
Why It Matters: Sakshi Malik's story, as told in 'Dreamers', is a testament to resilience, social change, and defying limitations.
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