In an exclusive interview with Asianet News English at the Global Indian Diaspora Kabaddi League (GI-PKL) 2025 held at Gurugram University, Tamil Lioness player Mamata Nehra shares her inspiring journey. Once sustaining an injury and ready to quit kabaddi, it was her sister’s unwavering support and motivation that kept her going. Mamata’s story shows the importance of family and resilience in sports. Watch.
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00:00How did Kabaddi start in your life?
00:14First of all, how did Kabaddi start in your life?
00:18I was learning from my dad.
00:20He started in the middle of my class.
00:23He started in the middle of my practice.
00:26How did you feel about this sport in the 11th standard?
00:33Now you are playing in GIPKL.
00:36This is a lot of India's aspirations.
00:40How do you feel about the global stage now?
00:43It's a good league here.
00:45Everyone has a good sport.
00:47We have a motivation.
00:49We come from home.
00:51We are going to play with our kids.
00:53Now we will be doing a rapid fire round with you.
00:58Please tell us.
00:59Please tell us.
01:00Please tell us.
01:01First of all, what advice was your best in your life?
01:06My sister gave me.
01:08When I was injured, I had a situation.
01:11I had no motivation.
01:13I didn't do anything.
01:15What did you say?
01:17I was injured.
01:19It is.
01:20It is happening.
01:21Yes.
01:22Tell us.
01:23Who is your biggest supporter?
01:24Sister.
01:25Sister.
01:26I think that you are the best in your team members.
01:28Was the best in your bonding?
01:29Who is the best in your team?
01:31Who is the best in your team?
01:32Namieet.
01:33Namieet?
01:34Okay.
01:35We will also talk about her.
01:36What message for young Kabaddi fans?
01:39Look, girls are also coming in the cupboard, they are also coming in the cupboard.
01:49Look, the message for the young players and the players that we are watching is that
01:55it is not just girls, girls will also be coming in the cupboard
01:59and it will not be able to get the support of this sport.
02:02So this was us, Mamta, and thank you so much Mamta.