Juan Escarré, 54, a former Olympian representing Spain in hockey, fondly remembers his first encounter with India in 1996, describing it as a pilgrimage. Over the years, his love for the country deepened, and in 2005, he returned with his wife, Gracia, where their connection grew stronger. Little did they know that their bond with India would be deepened by a child named Saumya.
In a heartwarming tale of love, Saumya Escarré García-Solera, now 12 years old, has bloomed from an orphan found at a Delhi railway station at the tender age of two to a spirited child living out her dreams in Spain, embraced by her loving adoptive family.
The idea of adoption grew when the Escarré family felt the desire to expand their household after the birth of their daughter, Martina. They embarked on the adoption journey, swiftly choosing India as the source of their new family member.
For Escarré, India was not just a country; it was a place where he felt at home, having roamed and played hockey in cities like Chennai, Chandigarh, and Hyderabad.
The journey to find Saumya was a moment for the Escarré family. Landing in New Delhi, they met the six-year-old Saumya at an orphanage, where her radiant smile captured their hearts.
Transitioning to a new life in a foreign land posed initial challenges for Saumya, but her elder sister Martina became her pillar of support, guiding her through the maze of adaptation.
In the sunny port city of Alicante, Saumya thrives as a joyful and spirited child, eagerly pursuing her newfound passion for hockey. Under the nurturing guidance of her adoptive parents, she is not just fulfilling her dreams but also embodying the toughness and hope that define her remarkable journey from a railway station in Delhi to the hockey fields of Spain.
The Escarré family’s story is a testament to the transformative power of love, compassion, and the unbreakable bonds that unite us across continents and cultures. Saumya’s journey serves as a beacon of inspiration, reminding us that with unwavering support and determination, every child has the potential to shine brightly, regardless of their beginnings.
