The Untold Struggles of India's Top Archer | Abhishek Verma Podcast

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Welcome to Episode 26 of Living Viral.
In this inspiring conversation, we uncovered the untold story of Abhishek Verma, one of India’s top archers and an Arjuna Award winner, who is creating records and is a global face of compound archery.

This episode opened up the world of Indian archery, the struggles behind the scenes, the lack of recognition for underrated Indian sports, and what it truly means to be a silent sports warrior of India.

We talked about growing up with Olympic dreams in India, the financial and mental pressure of competing at the highest level, and how sports in India demand more than just talent, like sacrifice, resilience, and focus sharper than Arjun’s bird’s-eye view.

This is not just a conversation about archery—it’s about dreams, legacy, and being one of the real Indian heroes who don’t get the limelight they deserve.
If you're someone who loves inspirational Indian athletes or unsung heroes or wants to understand what it takes to pursue a sport that’s rooted in our mythology but forgotten in modern media, this episode is for you.
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Time Stamps:
00:00 - Teaser
02:56 - Intro
04:06 - Archery and Mythology
06:02 - Sports and Childhood
08:44 - Benefit of Sport
09:13 - Equipment and Coaching
10:55 - Change in Sports After 2014
12:05 - Sports and Jobs
15:28 - Discipline in Sports
16:31 - Controversy of Players Getting Jobs
19:31 - Asian Games Story
20:33 - National Anthem Post Winning
22:17 - Competition across Countries
24:55 - Intent Behind Winning
26:09 - Sports, Glamour, and Discipline
27:58 - Nutrition and Routine
28:57 - First National Game
29:52 - Compound Archery Explained
31:44 - Ideal Sport Selection
37:01 - Benefits of Winning Awards
40:40 - Cricket’s Fame over Archery
42:47 - Opportunities in Sports After 2014
46:58 - India lagging in Sports
48:17 - Revenge Match Story and Competitions
54:24 - Archery in Olympics
57:47 - Neeraj Chopra’s Success
59:39 - Federation and Politics
01:02:19 - Psychological Breakdown Moment
01:04:48 - Thing Yet to Achieve

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