The Total solution for NCERT class 6-12
Points of Comparison/Contrast
Santosh Yadav
Maria Sharapova
1. Their humble beginning
2. Their parents’ approach
3. Their will power and strong desire to succeed
4. Evidence of their mental toughness
5. Their patriotism
She was born in the small village of Joniyawas of Rewari District in Haryana.
“My father was working as much as he could to keep my tennis-training going.”
But, in line with the prevailing custom in the family, Santosh had to make do with the local village school. So
“And I was supposed to be in Uttarkashi on the twenty-first. So, I did not go back home; instead, I headed straight for the training.
“When you come from nothing and you have nothing, then it makes you very hungry and determined…”
Equipped with an iron will, physical endurance and an amazing mental toughness, she proved herself repeatedly.
“Instead of letting that depress me, I became more quietly determined and mentally tough.”
“Then I unfurled the Indian tricolour and held it aloft on the roof of the world. The feeling is indescribable. The Indian flag was flying on top of the world. It was truly a spiritual moment. I felt proud as an Indian.”
“My blood is totally Russian. I will play the Olympics for Russia if they want me.”