On this page, you can find inspiring Para-Sporting personalities that are associated with our Foundation. These Para-Athletes have experience with Motivational Speaking, and can be called to give motivational talks at corporate events/ functions. Get in touch with us via e-mail at [email protected] to discuss the prospect of the same.
Aditya Mehta
Founder, Aditya Mehta Foundation. Para Cyclist
Disability: One leg above knee Amputation
Achievements:
- Double silver medallist in ACC 2013
- 5 record holder in limca book of records
- First Indian to ride and complete 300 miles London to Paris
- Founder of Aditya Mehta foundation
Harinder Singh
Para Cyclist
Disability: Below Knee Amputee
Achievements:
- Works with the Border Security Force of India
- Lost him limb in a mine blast while on duty serving the country
- Bronze medallist in Asian Para Cycling Championships in 2017 and 2018.
Divij Shah
Para Cyclist
Disability: One hand amputation
Achievements:
- Played cricket for the West Bengal U-16 boys team.
- First Indian Para Cyclist to become a super randonneur.
- Silver medallist in Asian Para Cycling Championships in 2017 and 2018.
Jagwinder Singh
Para Cyclist
Disability: Deformed hands
Achievements:
- Self Trained Para-Athlete
- Para-Cyclist and Long distance rider.
- Teaches painting at a local school, by painting with his feet.
- Multiple Awards in Para Cycling and Para Athletics
- Multiple time winner of State Painting Competitions.
Anand Kumar
Para Badminton Player
Disability: Polio
Achievements:
- National and Ekalaya Awardee
- Doubles World no.1
- National Champion last 3 years
- National Champion for 8 consecutive years 2001-2008
Girish Sharma
Para Badminton Player
Disability: One leg above knee amputation
Achievements:
- Was ranked World #2 in 2007.
- Participated in the World Championships on two occasions.
- Para Asian Games 2008 Gold medallist in Singles and Doubles.
- Six times National Champion.
Bala Chandar Subramaniyam
Wheelchair Lawn Tennis Player
Disability: Polio
Achievements:
AITA (All India Tennis Association) Ranking
- Wheelchair Tennis Doubles – Rank 1
- Wheelchair Tennis Singles – Rank 2
Best Career ITF World Rankings
- Best Career World Rankings – Singles – 271
- Best Career World Rankings – Doubles – 181
National Level Achievements – Singles Titles
- Marina Open AITA Wheelchair Tennis Tournament – 2017
- National Paralympic Wheelchair Tennis Championship 2015
- National Paralympic Wheelchair Tennis Championship 2013
- 1st National Paralympic Wheelchair Tennis Championship 2012
- TNTA – AITA Wheelchair Tennis Championship 2010
National Level Achievements – Doubles Titles
- Marina Open AITA Wheelchair Tennis Tournament – 2017
- Tabebuia Open Wheelchair Tennis Tournament – 2016
- National Paralympic Wheelchair Tennis Championship 2015
- National Paralympic Wheelchair Tennis Championship 2013
- 1st National Paralympic Wheelchair Tennis Championship 2012
- TNTA – AITA Wheelchair Tennis Championship 2010
International Level Achievements – Singles
- 2011 – 1st ITF Futures Wheelchair Tennis Tournament (Semi-finalist)
- 2009 – Malaysian Open (Runner Up),
International Level Achievements– Doubles
- 2011 – 1st ITF Futures Wheelchair Tennis Tournament – 2011 (Finalist)
- 2009 – Srilankan and Malaysian (Semifinalist) Open
- Country Representations – I have represented India in PARA ASIAN Games in 2010 and FESPIC Games
in 2006.