The mountains are calling and I must go, and I will work on while I can, studying incessantly.
- John Muir
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Very few places on Earth can produce athletes with the physical capacity of Ladakhis.
Coupled with great ambition, they hold unrivalled potential. There is something brewing in the North of India. Sidharth Singh is a documentary filmmaker and sports broadcaster. This article compliments Sidharth's film about Ladakhi athletes, which you can find at the bottom of this article. (more…)
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