Nitesh Kumar Wins Paralympics Gold Medal: Train Accident Survivor, IIT Graduate Who Found Inspiration In Virat Kohli

 

Nitesh Kumar, the Indian Paralympian, won a gold medal at the 2024 Paralympics after beating the reigning silver medallist David Bethell of GBR in a tense final. He beat Bethell with a scoreline of 21-14, 18-21, 23-21 in Men's singles SL3 category. Nitesh Kumar, who had a tragic train accident had an inspiring journey, fueled by determination and motivation from cricket legend Virat Kohli.

In 2009, at the age of 15, Kumar's life changed dramatically when he lost his right leg in a train accident in Visakhapatnam. This left him bedridden for months

Kumar could have given up on his dreams after the incident, but instead, it motivated him. He didn't let his disability shape his future. Instead, he saw it as a challenge and focused on pursuing his athletic goals with determination

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