#38 "It does not matter what you don't have. What matters is what you do with what you have" - Divij Shah - Medalist At Asian Para Cycling Championships!

<p>Divij Shah represented his school and college in swimming, basketball, tug-of-war and dancing. He represented West Bengal in under 16 Cricket. He did all this with only his left hand. He lives by the principle, "It does not matter what you don't have. What matters is what you have and what you do with what you have". &nbsp;He represented India in Asian para cycling championships and got home 3 silver medals. His quest for Gold is still on and I'm sure he'll get it soon.</p> <p>In this episode he shares his journey in sport and his learnings as a para athlete!</p> <p>This episode covers:</p> <p>Intro</p> <p>Early start with Cricket and swimming!</p> <p>Losing the right hand at 4 and Dad being a driving force!</p> <p>Adapting to and learning different sports with one hand</p> <p>First job and picking up a bike for commute.</p> <p>Getting his first hybrid bike and joining group rides</p> <p>Doing super randonneur series, 200k,300k,400k, and 600k rides</p> <p>First race experience at BBCH and thinking of para cycling</p> <p>Dreams of representing India at para cycling</p> <p>Aditya Mehta Foundation's work</p> <p>First time of representing India in cycling at Asian Para Championships!</p> <p>How the first time at Asian champs change his perspective</p> <p>Improving further and bringing two more silver medals</p> <p>Future events in Corona times.</p> <p>Modifying equipment to fit one handed riding</p> <p>Managing full time job and training to represent India</p> <p>Living and training in Indonesia</p> <p>Tips for working athletes</p> <p><strong>Some Links Below:</strong></p> <p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/334744737743027/"><strong>Working Athlete Community</strong></a>&nbsp;on FB.</p> <p><a href="https://anchor.fm/bikeyvenky/message"><strong>Link to Anchor Voice messages</strong></a></p> <p>About the Podcast</p> <p>The working athlete podcast is a podcast with and for working athletes from all walks of life and various sports. The goal is to provide inspiration, training tips, mental hacks, time managem