CS Santosh’s Recovery After Dakar 2021 Horror Accident

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CS Santosh’s Recovery After Dakar 2021 Horror Accident

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CS Santosh is considered one of India’s most accomplished motorsport athletes, with three Dakar finishes under his belt. At the 2021 Dakar, the Hero MotoSports Team Rally rider suffered a horrific crash on Stage 4 of the rally. He was placed in an induced coma to aid his recovery. When he finally woke up, he was a changed person. In this warts-and-all-interview, CS Santosh sits down with DW REV and talks us through his journey of recovery, his fight to find himself again, and his concerted efforts to someday be back on the motorcycle competing in the dunes.
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@Anee988 2 жыл бұрын

This guy is a real hero. Been following following Santosh for a while but didn't know the extent of his injury mentally more than physically. Great interview. Tough to watch but these stories are important to break the stigma on depression.

@Motorcyclegig 2 жыл бұрын

Yes me too haven't came across what that's horrible accident caused to CS Santosh.

@ethics3 2 жыл бұрын

A " Hero " ? So he risked his life to save another ?

@jalexrosh 2 жыл бұрын

@@ethics3 you wouldn't understand. Not all heroes come from Marvel Studios kiddo.

@abhy301 2 жыл бұрын

This is absolutely scary! Motorsports is dangerous. I've no words to describe how I feel for C.S Santosh. Crashing on 130kms speed, surviving coma, standing on your feet, riding a bicycle and getting back to two-wheeler; you've already showed how courageous you are. And to mention and discuss on public issues like mental health, depression and testosterone, it really shows the kind of value you carry and gift everyone around you. There's only one C.S Santosh, a trailblazer, Champion Indian and Ace Dakar rider. Your contributions won't be forgotten. You already are a legend. Come back, bounce back, laugh. Rooting for you champ! 😊🤞🏿

@brycealanketzel8172 2 жыл бұрын

Santosh is the man. Would love to see him race again. True inspiration and hero.

@davidhewitt555 2 жыл бұрын

Such a well spoken gentleman 👏 Brave soul Wish you all the best in the future Big love 🇬🇧

@premjs 2 жыл бұрын

I knew he crashed, knew that he was in an induced coma for a month and also knew that he got back up from the fall, but didn't know how difficult all of it was. Truly an inspiration.

@dipuBarua 2 жыл бұрын

Don't lose hope, Santhosh. What you have achieved, not many Indian has achieved in motorsports. You are still the best.

@LogicallySoundMM 2 жыл бұрын

Couldn't remember anything else, but his body remembered how to ride ... wow! Bikes run not on the road for CS Santhosh, but in his veins

@desidudev 2 жыл бұрын

Exactly what ‘HEROes’ are made of! Godspeed.

@shariks7230 2 жыл бұрын

Been following Santosh for years. He lived the dream of evry 90's kid of racing & dirt biking. I love you Santosh ❤️ you're gonna come out of this.

@olivierdamiron7279 2 жыл бұрын

Santosh mentioning Vatanen... Respect. Speedy recovery Santosh, you are a Hero.

@grantlingley5099 2 жыл бұрын

An amazing person, and obviously an amazing Rider! Prayers are with you for sure.

@kiranfelix5799 2 жыл бұрын

A Man with a purpose , a dream is so indestructible.

@manjucs2331 2 жыл бұрын

Santosh is super human. What a great comeback. Deserve all respect to him and his family.

@jegadeeshtj79 2 жыл бұрын

CSS ! You Will Win ! You are Strong 💪 man ! I believe in you !

@PriyankkaGataDutta 2 жыл бұрын

The mind is a marvel and given CS's story so far, he will conquer the odds. Extremely proud of him to have put his real and unfiltered story out there. It adds to the reality of risks in motorsports and a story of getting back to form from these instances. CS we believe in you and we KNOW you'll get back on that seat and over and above a dune. Keep fighting. It's still very much on.... Prianca

@NanuAkshayMurali 2 жыл бұрын

Your comeback was when you kept your hands on a motorcycle again! Nothing will Stop you! What an inspiration story ! 👏

@username_vivek 2 жыл бұрын

Real Hero and a very brave guy 🔥💥. Proud that Santhosh is kannadiga 💥🔥❤️❤️

@karansinghwilkho 2 жыл бұрын

Guys at DW. I love the content you bring up. I mean there are so many things around the world that we are not aware of. Thank You for covering an Indian Motorsport Legend. Cheers to DW. Cheers to CS Santosh.

@DWREV 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Karan

@sauravnakoti 2 жыл бұрын

I was not aware of someone like him from India... I feel extreme sport person should get more recognition then Cricket and football players. This is all about skill, risk and extreme determination

@sanmathshetty 2 жыл бұрын

CS Santhosh our Real Hero from Bangalore. We will always look up to you. Stay strong Champion!

@surajbhandari3009 2 жыл бұрын

That rock which u hit is not as hard n strong as we all k what Santosh is so give ur best no matter what ....we all with u .. we all need u to be back to what u were n more

@Praveencapri 2 жыл бұрын

I m surprised by an Indian representing in Dakar rally...which is one of my favorites. Depression is tough..My huge respect to this guy. May the best-chosen things come your way Santosh.

@Primus_suspectus 2 жыл бұрын

From a fellow Bangalorean, I respect you. Bless you man

@SandeepKumar-xp6so 2 жыл бұрын

You are a fighter Santosh...and we wish one day we will see you in Dakar... stay strong

@KarthikeyanHaldurai 2 жыл бұрын

What an inspiration. Can't wait to see you back in Dakar and will follow where life takes you!

@kamalmaximus23 2 жыл бұрын

You will be in Dakar again . I assure you . You are a hero

@BIJUDOC 2 жыл бұрын

Amazing journey CSS had from motocross/dirt track to rally raid from a country where motoracing has no money or media support.... Godspeed always in all your ventures.

@sennayamaha 2 жыл бұрын

Don't loose hope santosh all the best. We wish you to come back again.

@georgeanthony8999 2 жыл бұрын

Mind over matter, if you dont mind it dont matter. Comeback story of the year👏👍👍

@flagellumdei2118 2 жыл бұрын

You are a Superman , Santosh and your mind is made of Kryptonite, We are very proud of you .

@shaichap 2 жыл бұрын

we r with u santosh, proud of u.....

@durgeshnandirai9311 2 жыл бұрын

He's a legend in his own right, he's lived his dream and still has what it takes to overcome it.. I'm sure he will overcome his mental block and ride towards sunset come new year. You rock CS 👍

@bgbusdriver 2 жыл бұрын

I was not aware that CS underwent such a turmoil. He is a winner and a true fighter

@bijoysamanta1897 2 жыл бұрын

@CS Santosh , We pray for your steadfast recovery. You will win again brother.

@lennona5105 2 жыл бұрын

We believe in you Santosh. Time is the greatest healer and we are sure you will be back stronger than ever. More power to you.

@jcsquared1111 2 жыл бұрын

First time I am learning about all your successes and that horrible accident you suffered. You have completely blown me away with your raw openness and un relenting honesty!! I am 100 percent pulling for you to realize achieve an obtain exactly what you are striving toward. But remember you have already made an incredible historic mark in your life weather you ever race again or not!!

@chasingdogs 2 жыл бұрын

I was tearing up most of the time. i wish you the best, Santhosh. In becoming the man you want to become. Keep at it!

@thambu19 2 жыл бұрын

You have always been my hero after Valentino and you will forever be one. Time heals everything and one day you will be racing again. You will race Dakar again. The journey has begun with your recognition that the recovery must happen on two wheels. The only way to trust is to watch your own incremental progress and realize that the trajectory to that progress is Dakar again. Until then keep your spirits high and please don't give up. Cheers buddy.

@vishalsinghsengar7951 2 жыл бұрын

Love you brother, you represent 'US' in the world of rally motor sport. we are proud of you

@kuttaiah 2 жыл бұрын

CS if you're reading this... I'm a fan and we know you will be racing soon. You have reached great heights and set several major benchmarks for Indian motorsports world over. LEGEND! Much Respect and more power to you bro ✌️

@praveendan 2 жыл бұрын

Yo Santosh, you are a hero buddy. You will be on top again. Would love to see you on a podium finish soon.

@AshokGeorge0510 2 жыл бұрын

This story needed exactly the sort of storytelling that has been done here. This could’ve easily been just another news story. We’ll done! We need more!

@DWREV 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@siddheshshivraj3534 2 жыл бұрын

It takes enormous courage to bare it all in an interview, much respect to you for that. Much respect towards all your sponsors who place their faith in your recovery. Even if you don't find the old CS, the new CS which i see is not only same but smarter, wiser and more experienced than the old CS. I wish you the best of luck brother and my goodwill will always be with you & your pursuit.

@HighwayYogi 2 жыл бұрын

You are an inspiration Santosh. The battle you are fighting, we may never understand, but I have faith in you that you will win. Hope to see you soon at Big Rock

@briancalliari4421 2 жыл бұрын

So happy to see Santosh’s continued progress and know he will race Dakar again one day.

@jai90devkar 2 жыл бұрын

You're the man santosh, he's so genuine, spoke his heart out, he's will get back to Dakar one day.

@stevebiron3036 2 жыл бұрын

So amazing that it was the "bike" that snapped things back into focus ! You ARE the man and will soon find what you seek. Thank you for sharing your AMAZING story in such depth and detail. Proof you are "truly" still there and will come out stronger than before.. do not let off the throttle champ... you will get there. WE ALL HAVE FAITH IN YOU MATE !

@revantsharma6266 2 жыл бұрын

hope santosh achieves more popularity 👍👍

@siddharthdesai6801 2 жыл бұрын

Santy u r inspiration to many. U know u can do it

@TwowheelerMonk 2 жыл бұрын

There is no stopping a free spirit like you champ .. Ride hard, ride safe .. look forward to seeing you again on Dakar.

@journeytounknown24 2 жыл бұрын

Love can heal anything bro. The love u have for racing. Will bring you back 🌈🕊️

@ameenjuraig5492 2 жыл бұрын

Get back stronger Santhosh we all waiting for the old CS Santhosh. Super fan from kerala ❤️

@mapxrenthlei 2 жыл бұрын

GIVE THIS MAN A SANTOSH TROPHY!!!

@RishikeshKankal 2 жыл бұрын

Was not aware that C.S. Santosh have gone through this injury. True man you are, there won't be any other C.S. Santosh. You have inspired a generation by just riding a motorcycle and you are going to inspire people for a lifetime by coming out of what you have gone through. You will write new chapters in history. I pray that one day you just don't be back where you were but even reach out beyond that! A ton of respect for you and sending a lot of strength to you and your Parents!

@sudharshan1 2 жыл бұрын

@CSSANTHOSH. i really hope you find that reason you are looking for. "he who has a WHY to live for can bear with almost any HOW" Your journey had started the moment you stepped out of that hospital, now go and make it incredible. Hope this message reaches you, CS Santosh.

@ravijm5147 2 жыл бұрын

WELLCOME BACK BROTHER ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

@huayrarevo 2 жыл бұрын

Buddy we are here for you !!!

@RossiFumiIndia 2 жыл бұрын

Being a dad to a 7 month old son, I can imagine what his parents had to go through. I would never fathom such courage to put your loved one through such a deadly sport.

@viewbehindthebar 2 жыл бұрын

And for the person who did this video.... You are taken an amazing guts to make it and keep the biking spirit alive... 🙏 Many salute to you 🙏

@evansmusyoki7137 2 жыл бұрын

Great interview. Very brave of you to do the interview. keep up the spirit Santosh. You are a hero. Keep fighting. Hoping to see you back in Dakar sometime

@RemoPeter 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks to Santosh for sharing his story. having goosebumps while I write. The journey is tough but he is strong and will come out soon with support on his way!

@AjithuOpositive 2 жыл бұрын

What an astonishing guy he is! Going through all such difficulties and overcoming them is not an ordinary man could do... True inspiration! Live long fast Indian 🙏

@kirankumar-pc2oi 2 жыл бұрын

An inspiration to many. This guy has made all of us proud and continue to do.

@danielmitchell5814 2 жыл бұрын

Loads of respect for this great fighter, love you brother, from Pakistan.

@markhall9899 2 жыл бұрын

thank you for giving your words ,I've been through a head injury and living what you have said but i had never heard it said so Strat up and honest other than to my self in my head .again thank you.

@sagarm4659 2 жыл бұрын

I've been following Santosh from few years now and we know that he's the champ . Definitely it's great to see him progressing with Positives . With this video especially he will bring a ray of hope for few others who have been through the same situation. Hope to see you soon in racing . He will always be The Champ that we've witnessed!

@tomtom8700 2 жыл бұрын

CS....get well soon!!! We are waiting to see you back in action!!! With love from Kerala

@chintankalkura 2 жыл бұрын

We want you back Santosh. You are a champion and you will be back. Never knew the extent of his injury, remember reading that he just crashed out. So sad.

@shivasantosht 2 жыл бұрын

Santosh is a national treasure, national media ignored his story 😒

@SrinivasRao7 2 жыл бұрын

His words stirred up a storm. He's a real Hero!! Proud of you Santosh.

@anindyodutta8247 2 жыл бұрын

Well said, and it took real courage to speak out about it... He has earned even more respect now beyond his awesome dakar rallies

@nidhid562 2 жыл бұрын

So great ..... thank you aravind kp sir bcz of him we get to know about cs Santhosh sir . handoff guys so proud of u 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

@impactjim 2 жыл бұрын

I had a similar thing happen. He put this into perspective the best way possible. Santosh you're an inspiration to many athletes that have had a TBI. It is sad to loose yourself and have to become another version of yourself. For the first time since 2007. I have somebody that I can relate to. Not that I want it that way. It is how it is. Fight through this you have much to give Santosh.

@jasonebenezer7650 2 жыл бұрын

More power to you my brother ❤ What an inspiring story

@adii7056 2 жыл бұрын

You're our Hero Santosh! Take your time, fight the odds and get back in your game!! We'll always be just behind your back cheering you 💗

@praveshramsarran635 2 жыл бұрын

I have not heard of you Santhosh, until watching this video, only when I watched this video I realized what u actually went through, abviously though what u explained. I must admit, I watched every second and wished the video didn't end. You've been excellent through this interview and I once again admire the courage it probably took doing this video. More then that I admire you as a person. Don't give up bro. Wish you all the best from South Africa.

@awesomeagnihotrisvlog 2 жыл бұрын

You sir ..are an inspiration 🙏🙏🙏

@SharadTalekar 2 жыл бұрын

This is exactly similar video to when he had a fire accident. Don't know how those parents holding up to such things again and again. This guy is a legend, he will rise up again.

@Mototune16 2 жыл бұрын

The reason is to win. The reason is to race. There's only 1 thing that makes you and people like me happy, it's racing. Get well soon and get back ♥️

@parikshitbasu1723 2 жыл бұрын

I can't imagine. Its so strange and out of the ordinary. I am just too moved to write anything...... Wish you all the best C.S Santosh!

@fzlsalim 2 жыл бұрын

Nothing but respect. You are a brave man, both in the dunes and in life. It takes a lot of courage to speak openly about your problems especially when the problems are considered a stigma. The man in you is not gone anywhere, it is right there. I hope you have a complete recovery. Respect.

@Siddesh_Kalangutkar 2 жыл бұрын

✊🏻 Respect brother and more power to you ❤️ The man couldn’t recognise his own house but remember motorcycle gave me goosebumps

@aarchiksinha9673 2 жыл бұрын

I have a poster of him which I received in a xtracks event.. after listening to his story I learned that he is a fighter and we should take inspiration from him

@jashanthn3364 2 жыл бұрын

CS you are really a true Hero ❤️ and a great inspiration to all of us. We all love you

@deesat21 2 жыл бұрын

Get well soon Santosh! There are many more Dakars waiting for you. Really proud of you.

@vijethahebbarkv393 2 жыл бұрын

True Hero!!! We are blessed to born in same era as well as from same soil!!

@TamilMediaTV 2 жыл бұрын

Watched full interview. Truly painful to know what all happened. CS santhosh bro, please keep up your spirits always like this. You have great family support and Team support as well. Surely days will change. Time is always the best medicine for tragedies like this. Take care, brother!

@jesteralk 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing this CS, I've been going through similar issues while helping others on the same, still am...at your level to say it and get back to normalcy is a huge inspiration to many. Ride well ride high brother. We're with you.

@MrKittu171 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks DW for publishing this story. CSS will be back in Dakar for sure. Take care

@angiloaliasmach 2 жыл бұрын

This man will be back on track! Cheers to this amazing sportsman who has made India proud at Dakkar. Prayers and wishes 🙌

@dailydosemalayalam2362 2 жыл бұрын

He sounded so positive n I wish him all the very success going forward. 💓 Hero riding a hero.

@vigneshpalanisamy7343 2 жыл бұрын

You are a legend man, grow strong and you can do it

@kiransoans1106 2 жыл бұрын

Super excited to see your comeback...we have seen it many times...but this time it's epic 🔥🔥

@Kirnotsarg 2 жыл бұрын

Best wishes to Santosh for a full recovery! He is already a hero. Thanks to DW for covering what no Indian media house covers.

@SK1OO1 2 жыл бұрын

Nothing to worry champ. You will bounce back. I have followed you from when you emerged. I have been in a horrible accident myself and lost my life as it was before. Nothing can stop me even now. We warriors will always come back stronger. We write our own story. Your legacy is already written and you are an undisputed Indian legend. Your story will never be forgotten for a thousand years. Your legion of followers, will forever dance to your beat. Long may you smile CS.