Mumbai, Aug. 1 -- For Unnati Sharma, judo has been a journey built on courage, determination and unwavering belief. Competing in the women's -63kg category, the IIS-supported judoka has overcome setbacks and broken barriers to establish herself among India's rising talents.

From hiding a broken hand after her very first judo training session because she feared being asked to quit, to becoming the first girl from her neighbourhood to represent India, Unnati's story is one of resilience and perseverance, according to a release.

Now, she is set to realise another dream as she prepares to compete at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.

Growing up in Dehradun, Unnati found her passion in sport at an early age, trying different disciplines bef...