Balancing Dreams: Sports Amidst Middle-Class Realities

This content discusses Former Asian Games bronze-winner P V Ramana, father of badminton star P V Sindhu, and his views on the role sports play in providing opportunities for middle-class families. Despite challenges, Ramana encourages parents to support their children's sporting dreams while maintaining a balance with academics.

Amid the ongoing debate surrounding the feasibility of sports for middle-class families, former Asian Games bronze-medalist P V Ramana stands as living proof of balancing sporting dreams with economic realities.

As the father of badminton ace P V Sindhu, Ramana disputes claims that sports favor the affluent, advocating for middle-class parents to pursue dreams while balancing academics.

His insights underscore the potential of sports in securing valuable opportunities, like his own career in the Indian Railways, emphasizing guidance for young athletes in utilizing sports quotas for jobs and education.

(With inputs from agencies.)