Think to Win – by Lata Kaku
Class: 6th Standard | Subject: English | Type: Supplementary Reader | Syllabus: SCERT New Syllabus
About the Author
This story is written by Lata Kaku. The story focuses on themes of self-confidence, perseverance, and the power of positive thinking in the context of sports and personal growth.
Summary
The story revolves around Rucha, a ten-year-old girl who is overly cautious and full of self-doubt. The narrative begins with Rucha learning to ride a bicycle with the help of a boy named Vishnu. When Vishnu lets go of the bicycle to let her ride on her own, Rucha panics and falls into a bush. She blames Vishnu for letting go, even though she was riding perfectly well by herself. Her younger sister Seema, who is bold and adventurous, wants to try riding the bicycle too, but Rucha refuses to let her.
The story then moves to the school setting where inter-house badminton matches are being held. Rucha loses her match by a couple of points, despite being nearly evenly matched with her opponent. Her friend Aruna consoles her and points out that she could have won if she had hit a bit harder. Rucha is gloomy and filled with self-doubt. When the inter-school sports meet is announced, Rucha reluctantly agrees to be part of the school's relay team.