Don’t Hold Your Breath

Gaurav Kumar pulls his vegetable cart through Ajanta Colony in Meerut. Kumar, about 18 years old, is a national level Kabaddi player, but despite having competed in several matches, doesn’t see a future for himself in the game. He is currently struggling to earn his daily bread by selling vegetables. Local politicians have promised him better jobs, but none has deliveredGaurav Kumar pulls his vegetable cart through Ajanta Colony in Meerut. Kumar, about 18 years old, is a national level Kabaddi player, but despite having competed in several matches, doesn’t see a future for himself in the game. He is currently struggling to earn his daily bread by selling vegetables. Local politicians have promised him better jobs, but none has delivered