From Multiple Suicide Attempts to Winning the Arjuna Award

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From multiple suicide attempts to the Arjuna Award — Rakesh Kumar’s journey is pure rebirth.

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A 2009 accident left the Katra-born para archer paralysed and hopeless. But in 2017, a chance meeting with coach Kuldeep Kumar reignited his life through archery.

From golds at world championships to the 2025 Arjuna Award, Rakesh proves that even when the body breaks, a determined heart can rise, aim, and win.

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