SAMWAAD Podcast Series | Episode 13 | The Weight She Carries | Ananya Bansal | Paralympic Athlete

SAMWAAD | CGC University Official Podcast 🎙️ Episode 13 “The Weight She Carries” What does it take to keep moving forward when every medal represents years of discipline, resilience and determination? In Episode 13 of SAMWAAD, we feature Ms. Ananya Bansal, a para-athlete representing India on the international stage, for an inspiring conversation about her sporting journey, achievements, challenges and the mindset behind her continued pursuit of excellence. Ananya has represented India at international competitions, including the Asian Youth Para Games in Bahrain, and has earned medals at the World Para Athletics Grand Prix in New Delhi. She has also represented Punjab at the national level and received recognition for her contribution to sports. The conversation takes us back to the beginning of her journey — from discovering para-athletics in Mohali to building consistency at the National Para Athletics Championships. Ananya shares her experiences of competing at national and international events, including the Asian Youth Para Games in Bahrain, the Khelo India Para Games and the World Para Athletics Grand Prix. The episode also explores the realities behind an athlete’s achievements — training, mental preparation, setbacks, pressure, confidence, recognition and the responsibility that comes with representing Punjab and India. Beyond the medals, Ananya reflects on what para-athletics means to her, the importance of greater understanding and support for para-sports, and her aspirations for the future. The episode concludes with a fun Rapid Fire round, where Ananya answers quick questions about competition rituals, memorable sporting experiences, para-athletics, favourite ways to relax and the medals she continues to chase. Guest: Ms. Ananya Bansal Paralympic Athlete Credits: 📝 Script Writer & Content Manager: Dr. Rupali Chaudhary 🎭 Production Manager: Mr. Dinesh Bhatia 🎥 D.O.P.: Mr. Dinesh Bhatia 📹 Camera Person: Mr. Nitesh Poonia — BSc MM, 5th Sem ✂️ Editing: 🎤 Host: Ms. Kudrat Kaur — BSc MM, 3rd Sem 🎙️ Guest: Ms. Ananya Bansal — Paralympic Athlete 📱 Social Media Manager: Ms. Nisha Choudhary Presented by: Department of Multimedia & Journalism School of Film, Media & Creative Arts CGC University Mohali #SAMWAAD #Episode13 #AnanyaBansal #TheWeightSheCarries #ParaAthletics #ParalympicAthlete #IndianAthlete #SportsJourney #ParaSports #AthleteJourney #Inspiration #CGCUniversityMohali #MultimediaAndJournalism #Podcast