Some lessons hit harder than a shuttlecock at full swing. Those lessons have come from the badminton court, the camera lens, and the stage.

My story with sports doesn’t have a grand beginning. It started on a regular school day, in a dusty playground, with a cricket bat in one hand and endless energy in my legs.

It began as a vacation plan - something exciting to try in the Andamans. But as I stood at the edge of the boat, scuba gear strapped on, ocean stretching endlessly ahead, I realized this wasn’t just about adventure. This was about stepping into the unknown - both literally and metaphorically. I had no idea this dive would change the way I looked at courage, calm, and myself.

Some discover passion by chance-Andrew found his by the water’s edge, rod in hand, and a grin on his face.