Sukant Kadam's Journey from Cricket Injury to Paralympics Glory

Sukant Kadam, a mechanical engineer-turned-para shuttler, overcame a severe knee injury and multiple surgeries that left him disabled, to aim for a medal at the Paris Paralympics. Initially focusing on education, badminton later became his passion, leading him to multiple international medals and now, aspirations for Paralympic glory.

At the age of 10, Sukant Kadam's life changed dramatically following a severe knee injury on a cricket field. This left him disabled and away from sports for nearly a decade.

Now, more than twenty years later, this mechanical engineer-turned-para shuttler is set to debut at the Paris Paralympics, fiercely aiming to secure a medal for India.

''I didn't grasp the full impact back then,'' Kadam said, reflecting on his challenges and accomplishments. Despite facing discrimination and underestimations, his dedication to para-badminton has earned him a commendable career with multiple international bronze medals. Kadam is now intensely focused on strong mental preparation and strategic training to change the color of his medal in Paris.

(With inputs from agencies.)