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The Nav Bhatia Story - Trailer (CBC Movie)
Treat Others How You Want to be Treated (We Day - 2019)
Tedx: Changing perceptions - from Sikh to Superfan
Latest Books:
The Heart of a Superfan
The Raptors' story is an underdog story—and the same is true for their greatest superfan. This memoir offers a courtside view into the extraordinary life of Nav Bhatia.
You know him as the Raptors Superfan, but Nav Bhatia's story is bigger than basketball.
Nav immigrated to Canada from India after experiencing many hardships—only to face a host of new challenges. Life as an immigrant was gruelling and grey . . . and then, a new basketball team came to town. As Nav cheered on the Toronto Raptors at game after game, as they lost, as they won, on the good days and the bad, he discovered inspiration and community in the greatest game on Earth, formed life-long bonds with many of the best players the sport has ever known, and solidified his own place in the Basketball Hall of Fame.
In this book Nav Bhatia shares his incredible personal story of triumphing over adversity, as well as the lessons that propelled him to success in all facets of life: as an entrepreneur, movie producer, humanitarian, son, father and husband, and the Raptors' most dedicated supporter. And woven throughout the book are intimate, colourful behind-the-scenes stories about the Raptors—from their very first game in 1995 to their 2019 Championship win, and beyond—that only the Superfan could know.
This is a book about loyalty, perseverance and the power of sports to unite us across differences—and, most of all, about how following your passions can lead you to the most extraordinary places.
Nav Bhatia
Toronto Raptors Superfan, Diversity Speaker; Top Auto Dealer
Nav Bhatia is best known as the Official Toronto Raptors Superfan. He can be seen at the Air Canada Centre and a few road games sitting in his now famous courtside seat next to the basket. In 2015 Nav was appointed Raptor’s Community Ambassador and asked to report to the Global Ambassador, Drake, as they look to spread the love of basketball and the Toronto Raptors. In 2021, Nav was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame to promote games and philanthropy.
Arriving in Canada in 1984 with very little to his name Nav worked his way to becoming the number one car salesman at Hyundai. Eventually, he found himself the opportunity to own both the Mississauga and Rexdale Hyundai dealerships. The path to success was not without challenges; in particular, Nav overcame many instances of racial intolerance as a visible minority.
Through his love of basketball, Nav looks to change the perception of Sikhs and South Asians to the mainstream audience hoping for a more united community where people won’t have to face the discrimination Nav dealt with over the years.
Nav believes integrating our youth at a young age is truly the path to help change this perception and build a more tolerant society. Each year he purchases tickets and brings thousands of kids of all backgrounds to watch the NBA’s Toronto Raptors play at home.
With the start of the Superfan Nav Bhatia Foundation, he recently has accepted ambassadorship roles with Tissot, World Vision, TIFF (The Toronto International Film Festival) and now the WE Charity, all organizations helping Nav and his Foundation bring kids together through the game of basketball by building basketball courts across the world.
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Nav Bhatia Speaking Presentations:
Shifting Perceptions
With his staple enthusiasm and boundless energy, Nav shared his personal journey immigrating to Canada and tirelessly working to find his fit in this country. After much struggle, he built one of the most successful businesses in the Canadian automotive industry and leveraged a love of basketball to change how people view one another. His story has been featured around the world and inspired millions.
The Power of Diversity
Speaker Nav Bhatia shares his story of immigrating to Canada, rising to the top of the North American automobile industry, and using professional basketball to change perceptions and encourage integration.
Key Takeaways:
- Improving your culture by better-integrating newcomers.
- A compass for building a successful business through a positive attitude & hard work.
- How to use shared passions to rise above discrimination & excel both as individuals and as an organization.
From Sikh to Superfan: Embracing Diversity
Organizations now see that by building out a diverse and inclusive workplace, they are gaining benefits that go far beyond the optics. But how does a diverse and inclusive workplace look in a practical sense? How can organizations better meet the unique needs of these individuals?
In this presentation, Nav shares his firsthand account of being a newcomer to Canada trying to integrate & excel with a new employer, a new culture, and a new society. This presentation will show audiences how to accommodate newcomers into your team & help equip them with the tools and support needed to excel.