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Grit, Gumption, Glory

IndiaTimes Monday, 6 November 2023
Indian para athletes showcased their resilience and determination by winning a total of 111 medals at the Asian Para Games in Hangzhou, China. Among them were Sheetal Devi, who shoots arrows with her feet, and Adil Ansari, who uses a clip in his mouth to activate the trigger. Praveen Kumar, born with one leg shorter and weaker, won a gold in high jump, while Ankur Dhama, who is visually impaired, won gold in running events. Paramjeet Kumar, who is wheelchair-bound, aims to win a medal at the Paralympics.
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