Darpan Inani

Darpan Inani lost his vision at the age of three. With his parents' support and his own determination, he went on to defeat sighted opponents at the international level, become a CA, and win two gold medals at the Para Asian Games — all while balancing chess and his career.

"When the game starts, I imagine the picture of the board with the pieces. As it progresses, my opponent announces every move, and I visualise the pieces accordingly."