Visionary through Sports | Natarajan R | TEDxIISERBPR
In this inspiring talk, Dr R. Natarajan reflects on a journey that seamlessly connects sports, academics, and public service into a single philosophy of growth and purpose. He explains how the discipline forged on the field builds the body, how academic rigour sharpens the mind, and how a commitment to public service elevates the soul. Drawing from his experiences, he reveals that true excellence lies in integrating these dimensions, transforming physical endurance into mental clarity, and mental clarity into meaningful impact. Framing this evolution as a progression from body to mind to soul, he emphasises that the same principles that drive performance in stadiums can guide leadership in society. Through the lens of “discipline to destiny” and “perform with purpose,” he illustrates how consistent effort, guided by intention, can turn potential into lasting impact and shape a life dedicated not just to success, but to significance. Dr R. Natarajan, Indian Revenue Service, is a distinguished civil servant, academician, and a former national record holder and National sprint champion for 9 consecutive years, currently serving as Deputy Commissioner at the Directorate General of Performance Management, Chennai. He holds degrees in Pharmacy and Sociology from Annamalai University, an M.Sc. in Yoga from the Tamil Nadu Physical Education and Sports University, and a PhD in Track and Field Athletics, making him the first Indian Revenue Service Indian athlete to earn a doctorate in the discipline & the only one to date. A nine-time national champion and record holder in the 100m and 200m events, Dr Natarajan represented India in multiple international competitions. South Asia's Fastest Man, Seeded Number 3 in Asia, Qualified to run the 200m at the 1996 Atlanta Olympics. His pioneering work bridges the fields of sports science, yoga, and public administration, promoting excellence in performance and holistic development. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx Receive SMS online on sms24.meTubeReader video aggregator is a website that collects and organizes online videos from the YouTube source. Video aggregation is done for different purposes, and TubeReader take different approaches to achieve their purpose.
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