India, March 15 -- The ninth edition of the PlayWrite sports literature festival brought together athletes, authors, journalists and sports enthusiasts for a day of engaging discussions and inspiring stories at The Lalit, Chandigarh on Saturday. The festival began with an inspiring address by India's first woman "Blade Runner," para-athlete Kiran Kanojia, who shared her remarkable journey after losing a limb in a train accident, in Hyderabad, in 2011 while resisting bag snatchers. Encouraged by her father's words, Kanojia rebuilt her life through sport. "Sport builds character," she said. A session on ice hockey highlighted the sport's growth in India despite limited training opportunities in the Himalayan region. Speakers including Harjinder Singh, Gurpreet Singh Bakshi and Indian women's captain Disket Changmo spoke about the sport's potential and the need for greater support. The festival also featured discussions with young international sportswomen Ganemat Sekhon, Raiza Dhillon and Bhavani Thekkada, who shared their journeys and challenges in pursuing sports....