Actor Angad Bedi clinched gold in his first ever global
event – the 400 metres race at the Open International Masters 2023 Athletics
Championship – in Dubai. He dedicated the historic victory to his late father
and cricket legend Bishan Singh Bedi.
Angad bagged a silver medal earlier this year when he took
part in a sprinting tournament back home in Mumbai.
Sharing his thoughts, Angad wrote, “Didn’t have the
heart, didn’t have the courage. (My) Body wasn’t willing, nor was the mind. But
an external force from up above made me pull through. Not my best time, not my
best form but somehow we did it. This gold (medal emoji) will always be my most
special. Thank you, Dad for being with me. I miss you (heart emoji) Your son
(folded hands emoji) @nehadhupia.”
Thanking his wife Neha Dhupia he added, “To my coach..
@mirandabrinston sir thank you for being with me throughout this journey. There
have been more bad days than good… you were there like a rock. @prachishah11
doc for all you did and still continue to do… I will land and come straight to
you… @nehadhupia you have tolerated me… you have no choice in the matter To my
Mehrunissa and Guriq… I wish to run with both of you when you will grow up.”
Angad talked about the legendary cricketer, who passed
away at the age of 77 after battling a prolonged illness, in a press statement
issued after he won the gold medal.
“This win is dedicated to my father, he always said
that keep your head down and let your actions speak. I have always been deeply
inspired by his wisdom. I did this race because that’s what my father would
have wanted. It’s my way of honouring him and his legacy,” said younger Bedi.
He added, “Sportsmanship is in my blood. And I want to
do exactly what my father would have expected of me. I did this race, in honour
of him and his values that he has instilled in me during his wonderful life. He
will always be there with me, as my guiding light. I am also deeply grateful
for the guidance and mentorship of Coach Miranda, whose expertise has been
instrumental in my progress.”
Angad was most recently seen in R Balki’s Ghoomer
which marked his maiden onscreen collaboration with his father. Next up, Angad is
set to feature in Jio Cinema’s A Legal Affair.
Apart from these, he will be seen in Nani’s Hi Nanna
alongside Mrunal Thakur.
NE Watch Desk
