Inspirational Athletes

Palak Kohli, Sakina Khatun, Jyoti Baliyan, Aruna Tanwar, Pramod Bhagat, Avni Lekhara, Parul Parmar, Rubina Francis, Kashish Lakra, and Manish Narwal -- These 10 Indian athletes have overcome some incredible odds to carry their nation's hopes at the Tokyo Paralympics. Here are their inspiring stories.

Jhanshi’s Shaili Singh is an international long jump champion who has been breaking national records with her performance.

Refusing to resign to fate, this young girl, who was once only known as the abandoned kid who hailed from a broken home in the neighbourhood, is a state swimming champion now.

Competing with 3,148 athletes from 97 countries in 21 sports, the Indian squad made the country proud and clinched one gold medal too.

From abject poverty to slumps in her career, OP Jaisha's inspiring journey of overcoming the odds to become India's Marathon Champion.