Pramod Bhagat became one of India's most known and renowned para-athletes over the course of many years of consistency, perseverance, and drive as he continued to win championships and prizes at an alarming rate. In his division in Badminton, the 33-year-old current world no. 1 has defeated some of the finest players in the world.
Avani Lekhara has overcome adversity after a life-threatening injury to become a world-class para shooter. Avani Lekhara has overcome adversity after a life-threatening injury to become a world-class para shooter.
Shaili Singh, a brilliant long jumper, finished second in the U-20 World Athletics Championships in Nairobi on Sunday (August 22), missing out on making history by a fraction of a centimetre.
Mariyappan Thangavelu began his career as a newspaper vendor before winning Gold in the men's high jump at the Rio Paralympics and receiving the coveted Khel Ratna Award in 2020.
