Every person who steps in the shoes of becoming an athlete dreams to represent his country in the prestigious Olympics. But the common question which arises in the mind of a person, who is thinking of the dream at later part of his life is “How can i become an Olympian now?”. And the answer is very simple.
- “Yes” you can be a part of Olympics, but how would the world recognize you and your talent when you are under sheets?
For this you have to try for the Open Nationals and State level Championships in your respective sports. Showcase your talent to the right people, the selectors, that will open doors for the Olympic qualifications. And mind you. if you really have the courage and passion to represent the country, nothing including the Olympic qualifications can stop you from achieving your dream.
- Enrolling yourself in a academy
Your talent will be recognized only if you showcase it at the right places. You need to enroll yourself at a Athletics Training Center and start competing in State Level athletics competitions. Sports Authority of India has been nurturing the talents who have went on to represent the nation at highest level, and enrolling yourself in SAI, might be the first step to success. They can provide you with a good coach who will develop your skills, so you can progress to the next level of your sport.
If you are a competitive athlete, there will be high chances of a sponsor showing interest in you, which means you will find a way to support yourself financially as well.
- What next?
Train yourself for the bigger challenges that you will face in the future, when you are right up there, you might get an opportunity to represent India in International meets for only then can you appear in the qualifying event(s) of Olympics.
- Any age criteria for Olympics?
No there is not anything like the age factor, it is just a number that actually plays the number game in your mind to stop you from achieving what you dream of. Oscar Swahn won a gold medal for shooting at the 1912 Olympics, when he was 64 years and 280 days old.
Without any negative thoughts and discussing other things, we will hope that you will maintain a balance between your personal life stuffs and vigorous training schedule to be an Olympian.
Hoping that the one reading this article will soon represent India at the Olympics and will be standing at the top of the podium with the melody of “national anthem” in the background.
