Defying Odds: The Inspiring Story of Para-Table Tennis Player Dipak Sargar

Dipak Chandrakant Sargar from Sangli, Maharashtra, embodies resilience as he battles Progressive Muscular Dystrophy. Despite the formidable challenges posed by this neurological condition, the para-table tennis player channels his determination into sports, finding joy, fulfillment, and an inspiring purpose through his participation in the Khelo India Para Games 2025.

In a remarkable display of determination, Dipak Chandrakant Sargar from Sangli district, Maharashtra, transcends his battle with Progressive Muscular Dystrophy through the transformative power of para-table tennis. Facing the possibility of being bedridden for life, this indomitable athlete has seized the sporting arena as a platform to live with purpose and vigor.

Training under the guidance of Gautam Kulkarni and Harish Pujari, Dipak competes in the C1 category at the Khelo India Para Games 2025 at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium. Using table tennis as a source of joy and personal growth, he showcases extraordinary resilience by converting potential limitations into empowering opportunities.

Difficulties with mobility began at age six for Dipak, due to the neurological condition which progressively weakens muscles. Despite these challenges, his resolve remains unshaken. With inspiration drawn from family, friends, and his passion for sports, he expresses profound gratitude for the support enabling his participation, firmly believing in savoring each moment and living life to its fullest.

(With inputs from agencies.)