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“For example, 7-year old Krishna underwent neurosurgery and lost the sense of touch in her left foot. In 2013, after a few months, the senses in her foot was revived. I myself didn’t realise that swimming could bring about such a huge change.”

Bengaluru's 24-year-old Niranjan was born with Spina bifida and clubbed feet. But such is this para-swimmer's will power that even 17 surgeries couldn't stop him from winning 50 medals in the sport. #MakingIndiaProud #RealLifeHero

Shivam was born with just three fingers in his right hand and a joined thumb in his left hand. His legs were completely impaired, and he still walks on his knees.

This is the inspiring story of Vishwas K.S., a 26-year old swimmer who lost both his hands in a tragic accident when he was 10 years old. He recently won three medals at the 2016 Speedo Can Am Para-swimming Championships held in Canada.

A spinal tumour left Deepa paraplegic and confined to a wheelchair in 1999. But she did not let her disability deter her passion to go out and pursue adventure sports,. She became an award-winning athlete, record-breaking swimmer, performed bike stunts, and did everything she dreamt of in her life.