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Crossing the barriers: the paralympic legends of India

By: Contributor(s): Publication details: New Delhi; Konark Publishers, 2024.Description: xxxvii, 330p.: col. ill.; pbk.: 23 cmISBN:
  • 9788196362997
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 796.045 DUB
Summary: This book is the first attempt of its kind to chronicle the remarkable real-life stories of India’s Paralympic heroes and provide a unique perspective on the Indian Paralympic Movement. Its purpose is to inspire both sports enthusiasts and those less familiar with the world of sports. The main objective behind weaving the diverse and different stories of India’s Paralympic legends is to let their resilience, determination and enthusiasm for the sport inspire us all. Delving deeper into their lives helps us become more aware of the unique challenges in our personal and professional lives. The compelling life lessons from each of their stories will help us navigate through the toughest crises and challenges. Through in-depth research, interviews, and firsthand accounts, the book features the extraordinary journeys of 23 Paralympic medal winners such as Murlikant Petkar, Joginder Singh Bedi, Devendra Jhajharia, Suhas L.Y., Deepa Malik, and Avani Lekhara, among others. Their stories carry a powerful mantra for all of us: “Whatever the situation, we can take control of our lives and leave a lasting impact where it matters”. This mantra sums up the essence of their achievements. The underlying message of the book is that if these champions can triumph over adversity, so can we. https://konarkpublishers.com/books/983
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This book is the first attempt of its kind to chronicle the remarkable real-life stories of India’s Paralympic heroes and provide a unique perspective on the Indian Paralympic Movement. Its purpose is to inspire both sports enthusiasts and those less familiar with the world of sports.

The main objective behind weaving the diverse and different stories of India’s Paralympic legends is to let their resilience, determination and enthusiasm for the sport inspire us all. Delving deeper into their lives helps us become more aware of the unique challenges in our personal and professional lives. The compelling life lessons from each of their stories will help us navigate through the toughest crises and challenges.

Through in-depth research, interviews, and firsthand accounts, the book features the extraordinary journeys of 23 Paralympic medal winners such as Murlikant Petkar, Joginder Singh Bedi, Devendra Jhajharia, Suhas L.Y., Deepa Malik, and Avani Lekhara, among others. Their stories carry a powerful mantra for all of us: “Whatever the situation, we can take control of our lives and leave a lasting impact where it matters”. This mantra sums up the essence of their achievements.

The underlying message of the book is that if these champions can triumph over adversity, so can we.

https://konarkpublishers.com/books/983

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