Umeed India Special - Season 1

Watch O P Kharana shares his daily routine and techniques of being a successful Shot Putter with our Host Virendra Sehwag only on EPIC channel.

Learn self-defense techniques from none other than the aspiring Olympian Avtar Singh, in this UmeedIndia special.

Virender Sehwags upper cut is legendary. But how good is his dhobi pachad? Lets find out as Vinesh Phogat teaches Virender Sehwag how to execute the perfect Dhobi Pachad.

Every once in a while, we hear an astounding story that makes us realise that the only thing standing between the impossible and our dreams is determination. In the fourth episode of Umeed, India ex-cricketing ace Virender Sehwag explores the journey of one such strong-willed athlete who chose to never give up despite adverse circumstances - Suyash Jadhav. Hailing from Solapur, Maharashtra, the 22-year-old battled several odds after losing both his arms in an accident, but left no stone unturned to become the first Indian para-swimmer to achieve a qualifying mark for Paralympics in 2016 and at the next Paralympics he is Indias Umeed for gold.

Ever since Rio 2016, Sakshi Malik is a household name. But Sakshi is more than just an Olympic bronze.

Virender Sehwag chats with Dutee Chand about her hero Usian Bolt and her heartfelt message to the young men and women who harbour the olympic dream.

Virender Sehwag talks to this unlikely hero who learnt rowing only after joining the Army. Today he is training to bring home the coveted medal in 2020.

Every sportsman has some struggles prefixed to his journey, and if that sport is as unknown and as unheard of as luging, it takes a special kind of conviction to keep charging ahead. Five-time Olympian and face of winter sports in India, Shiva Keshavan’s transition from being a skier to luger is worth more than just a glance. Our host star, Virender Sehwag explores luge as a sport and Shiva’s unsung tale.

Determined not to let polio come in the way of dreams, Sanjeev has struggled the harshest of odds to be one of the top para badminton players in the world. Ranked 7 internationally and a silver medal at the 2009 World Paralympic Games, he is now aiming to win a Gold medal for India at the Tokyo Olympics WatchUmeedIndia with Virender Sehwag Thursday 8 PM and Repeat at 10 PM..

Shoot for GOLD – the only mantra Ayonika Paul recites. She attempted air-rifle shooting as a hobby but eventually it turned out to be her passion. An expensive sport which requires specialized training and sophisticated equipments, Ayonika has managed to make it her own at a very young age. Watch our star host Virender Sehwag delve deeper into what makes Ayonika Paul a true Olympian. Watch her inspiring story onUmeedIndia with Virender Sehwag Thursday 8 PM and Repeat at 10 PM.

Injuries are an unavoidable part of a sportsperson39s life. Watch how pros deal with it as Javelin Thrower Annu Rani and our host Virender Sehwag discuss how to come back stronger and make a mark.Watch her inspiring story onUmeedIndia with Virender Sehwag Thursday 8 PM and Repeat at 10 PM.

In this Umeed India special Sai Praneeth shares his experience of training with champions as he prepares/trains for upcoming olympics. Watch his inspiring story on UmeedIndia with Virender Sehwag Thursday 8 PM and Repeat at 10 PM.

Virender Sehwag chats with Shiva Thapa about how he started boxing at an early age and was heavily inspired by the legendary Mike Tyson and shares his heartfelt message to the young men and women who harbour the olympic dream. Watch his inspiring story onUmeedIndia with Virender Sehwag Thursday 8 PM and Repeat at 10 PM.

Bajrang Punia, a freestyle wrestler, is India’s umeed for the 2020 Olympics. Get to know him better as he discusses his life, inspiration and training with our star host Virender Sehwag. Watch his inspiring story onUmeedIndia with Virender Sehwag Thursday 8 PM and Repeat at 10 PM.