08/05/2023
"My father is a fish farmer. Growing up, I always helped my dad with his work. From catching fish to taking care of them, transporting them and finally selling them in the market — I helped my father in doing all of that.”
India's first judo world champion, 's says this helped her to learn the important lesson of treating all work with dedication.
For Linthoi, her father, Chanambam Ibohal Singh, has been the biggest support system and the first person to suggest she take up judo.
Today, he remains her biggest cheerleader as she chases her dream of an Olympic medal.
