Rising From Paralysis: Rishit Nathawani's Path to Para Table Tennis Glory

Rishit Nathawani, once an aspiring cricketer, turned to para table tennis after an injury left him paralysed. With family support and determination, he clinched gold at the Khelo India Para Games 2025. His future plans include improving world rankings and advocating for para sports awareness.

Para table tennis player Rishit Nathawani's dreams of becoming a professional cricketer were shattered after a devastating sports injury in 2017 left him paralysed from the neck down during a casual kabaddi match.

Despite the grim prognosis, Nathwani refused to lose hope. He embraced para table tennis as his new sport and clinched a gold medal in the men's Class 5 event at the Khelo India Para Games 2025.

With the support of his family, especially his mother Vidhi, Nathwani's journey of recovery has been marked by rigorous rehabilitation and a newfound determination to raise awareness about para sports.

(With inputs from agencies.)