Hruitvik Ambekar is an accomplished international badminton player who has reached a career-high global ranking of 140. His journey has been marked by relentless commitment and resilience, overcoming tough competition and setbacks to reach new heights, including playing in prestigious tournaments in Germany. Hruitvik embodies a goal-oriented mindset, strong teamwork spirit, and excellence under pressure, qualities that have helped him grow both as an athlete and a leader.Beyond sports, Hruitvik believes the sportsman spirit—the leader, fighter, and changemaker—never retires but reinvents itself. Inspired by leaders across industries, he emphasizes persistence, growth, and the importance of giving back to society. As he continues to train and compete internationally, Hruitvik also aspires to contribute to the future of badminton in India by supporting para athletes and developing training academies focused on doubles. His vision is bright and focused on elevating Indian badminton to new global heights.Hruitvik Ambekar is an Indian international badminton player and TEDx speaker. He has represented India in various Super Series tournaments and achieved a career-high world ranking of 264. He is also a founding ambassador for ACT (a non-profit organization) and a private wealth associate at AllianceBernstein. Additionally, he is a three-time TEDx speaker. He's also the founder of The Tug of Words & Tribus Organisation. He has achieved a world ranking of #140 in badminton and has been recognized as one of "20 Brilliant Indians in their 20s". 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