For most athletes, the dream of representing their country is supposed to be a moment of pride – one that comes wrapped in support, encouragement, and a sense of belonging. But for the 28-year-old Indian tennis pro, Riya Bhatia, that dream has come with a price far heavier than any trophy she has lifted. It began with a simple question – a question she never thought she would have to ask after a decade of carrying the national flag on international courts …

“W hy does representing my country feel like I’m begging for the basic means to compete? ” That sentence wasn’t a whisper behind closed doors. It was a cry hurled into the open, a frustration accumulated over years of sacrifice, heartbreak, and relentless pursuit of excellence. “ Prize money doesn’t even cover h

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