Jay Meena’s journey: From school rustication and quarterfinal agony to Asian Games glory

NEW DELHI: (Oct 16) Soft tennis player Jay Meena on Friday recalled how school rustication led him to the sport and how he overcame repeated quarterfinal disappointments before scripting history with India’s maiden Asian Games medal in the discipline.

Meena described the quarterfinal stage as a “nightmare” during his 16-year sporting career, while reflecting on the setbacks and opportunities that shaped his journey.

“The life of a sportsperson is no less than a roller-coaster ride. You will not believe it, but in these five days, I have seen the entire hard work of my 16-year career,” Mee