Praveen

I’m Praveen. I started long distance cycling six years ago when I wanted to get fit. Initially I started solo, then joined small group rides and later larger groups. In the course of group rides I met Aditya, who is an inspirational soul. I am for his cause, interest and ambition. Later I became a good friend and an active member of AMF, its activities and events.

I have been a part of AMF Infinity Rides in: 

2015: Bangalore – Hyderabad

2017: Hyderabad – Tirupati

2019: Dehradun – Mana Pass

2020: Hyderabad – Kanyakumari

I’m passionate about travelling to places, long distance riding to explore nature and new places.

What motivated me for this:

I have done many 100 kms rides and this would be my 5th Infinity Ride. Cycling is a great experience and every ride has a new learning. Infinity Ride is something where we are giving back to society with a feeling of being a responsible Indian Citizen. I am doing this ride raise funds to support para-athletes of India through AMF. India is lacking proper support towards para-athletes, AMF is the only NGO working towards it and I’m very proud to be associated with it.

Why am I doing this?

The Aditya Mehta Foundation is a NGO that supports physically challenged people in our nation to pursue sports and supports them from the grassroot level by providing counseling, training, equipment and helps them live a life with dignity. Since their inception the foundation has supported more than 150 para-athletes with prosthetic limbs, specialized sports equipment, and sponsorships. This sort of support costs anywhere in between Rs 40,000/- to Rs. 5 lakhs per person. 

A proud moment for AMF is that many of these para athletes have won more than 100 plus national and international medals for our country. The upcoming Infinity Ride is a fundraising ride which helps the foundation support more such people, with the aim of unlocking their true potential and lead more fulfilling lives, while putting up a strong Indian Contingent at the 2024 Paralympics.

AMF is now geared up for our Infinity Ride 2021 – Hyderabad to Gokarna from December 22nd to 27th 2021. The theme for this ride, while promoting para-sports, is ‘Say No to Drugs’ and to adopt children with disability to train them in para-sports.

Together, we can all help make a difference in the world of Para-Athletes! We are excited and raring to ride! Are you?! 

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