Anand Mahindra, the Chairman of Mahindra Group, is known for his engaging social media updates that captivate his 10.5 million Twitter followers. He shares a mix of funny, informative, and trending content, along with inspiring stories of successful individuals. In a recent post, Mahindra shared a video of 19-year-old Prathamesh Samadhan Jawkar, who won a gold medal for India at the Archery World Cup in Shanghai.
The video, originally posted by life coach Sudhir Puthran, showcases Jawkar’s remarkable achievement of defeating world number 1 Mike Schloesser from the Netherlands to secure his first-ever World Cup gold medal. Before this, Jawkar had eliminated Korean archers Kim Jongho and Choi Yonghee, showcasing his giant-killing performance. In the men’s compound individual final, he outscored the Dutchman 149-148, as reported by PTI.
Mahindra shared the video on Twitter, praising Jawkar’s exceptional skills and composure. He described him as a champion in the making with nerves of steel and laser-sharp focus. Mahindra acknowledged that he hadn’t heard of Jawkar until that day but expressed his intent to follow his journey closely. He wished the young archer success in the final in Hermosillo scheduled for September and encouraged him to rise higher.
The original post by Sudhir Puthran highlighted the neglect of archery as a skill in a land historically associated with great warriors like Sri Rama and Arjuna. Puthran introduced Jawkar as the new world champion at the ongoing Archery World Cup 2023 in Shanghai, emphasizing his concentration and focus.
Mahindra’s post received an outpouring of heartwarming comments from netizens who were inspired by Jawkar’s exceptional talent. They extended their best wishes to the young archer for upcoming tournaments and commended his dedication and determination. Many users expressed pride in Jawkar’s achievement and praised his calmness and focus during the intense competition.
One user highlighted the irony that a world champion like Jawkar needed a tweet from Anand Mahindra to gain recognition. They noted the lack of media coverage and accolades for the talented archer and emphasized that he deserves more recognition for his accomplishments.
Mahindra’s post shed light on the extraordinary talent of Prathamesh Samadhan Jawkar and generated widespread appreciation and support from social media users. The hope is that with increased recognition, Jawkar’s achievements will receive the attention and acclaim they deserve.
