In 1965, a Pakistani firing took away his ability to walk. Never giving up, in 1972, Murlikant Petkar won India it’s first ever Paralympic gold medal in swimming.
Bringing home India's second-ever gold medal won at the Olympics, the star sportsman from Panipat, Neeraj Chopra, speaks about what it takes to overcome hardship and become a track athlete.
After hearing of the pain that she had to endure before and during the race, a government-run enterprise in Chennai has come forward to help Swapna get customised shoes.
A road accident, at the age of 21, led to a major spinal cord injury. Many unsuccessful surgeries later, she was rendered wheelchair-bound for life. But, Rajalakshmi doesn’t think her physical disability has been an obstacle in chasing her dreams or carving her own identity.
The journey of a 19 year old who has fought epilepsy and poverty to become a Karate Champion in India will be made into a documentary by The Independent Television service in USA. Ayesha Noor's inspiring story will be globally watched by many to promote dialogue on gender issues across the world.