India’s Taekwondo Woman Icon | EP. 13 ft. Latika | Health & Wellness Podcast

🎙️ Welcome to the Granimals Health & Wellness Podcast!

In this explosive and inspiring episode, host Sidharth Uniyal sits down with India’s Taekwondo pride – Latika, a fierce athlete, coach, and unapologetic fighter both on and off the mat.
From representing India in combat sports to redefining what strength means for women, Latika opens up about:

🔥Her most defining injuries
🔥Winning mindset of an athlete vs a coach
🔥What it's really like to fight Pakistan
🔥The flawed system that holds athletes back
🔥 And whether Taekwondo can really help in a street fight

A must-watch for every young athlete, parent, coach, and especially – every girl who’s ever been told she’s “too soft” to fight.

TIME STAMPS 🕰️
00:00 – Intro
00:34 – Latika’s Journey & Entry into Sports
05:25 – "Kabhi Mann Mein Aaya Ki Bas Ab Nahi?" – Moments of Doubt
07:50 – The Knee Injury That Changed Everything
10:45 – Latika’s Message to Viewers
14:03 – "Mujhe Knee Injury Hoti Hi Nahi" – Latika’s Self-Belief
17:16 – Athlete vs Coach: The Mindset Shift
22:09 – The India vs Pakistan Fight – A Defining Moment
26:54 – The Emotion of Representing India
29:23 – The Nepal Incident – A Story of Grit
33:30 – What Needs to Change in the Indian Sports System
43:30 – Right Age to Start Taekwondo or Combat Sports
47:40 – Common Injuries in Taekwondo & Combat Sports
49:24 – Top Mistakes Young Fighters Make
56:29 – How to Earn a Black Belt (And What It Really Means)
1:05:00 – Message to Women: You Belong Here
1:05:00 – Can Taekwondo Help in Real Street Situations?
1:09:00 – Can a Trained Combat Girl Beat an Average Guy?
1:11:00 – Feminism, Fight, and Finding Your Voice

👇 Watch now, drop your thoughts in the comments, and share this with someone who needs to hear Latika’s story.

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