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Reliance Foundation’s first-ever podcast, Beyond The Podium, brings you inspiring conversations with Paralympians, football leaders, sports medicine and science experts, and top athletes—hosted by Enakshi Rajvanshi. Tune in for exclusive insights, untold stories, and expert perspectives from across the sporting spectrum.In Episode 5 of Beyond the Podium, host Enakshi Rajvanshi is joined by 6-time Olympian, Head Scholarships, RF Sports, Shiva Keshavan and Head, Sports Medicine, RF Hospital, Christopher Pedra.

From growing up in South Africa’s active sports culture to having unmatched access to facilities, Pedra shares how those early experiences shaped his career, from working as an IPL physio to helping athletes across different disciplines. He opens up about the lessons learned from working with elite performers and how it influences his approach today.

The conversation dives into the current exciting phase for Indian sport, touching on icons like Neeraj Chopra and the Indian Hockey Team’s medal-winning run at the Paris Olympics.

Shiva Keshavan takes us through his remarkable journey from his first Olympic Games to his sixth and breaks down what it truly means to have an “Olympian mentality.”

Insightful stories, career-defining lessons, and behind-the-scenes moments from the biggest stages in sport, it’s all here in Episode 5 of Beyond the Podium.