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Amit Kumar Saroha Paris Paralympic 2024

Born in Haryana in 1985, Amit had a car accident at the age of 22, due to which he became quadriplegic due to pressure on the spinal cord. Before the injury, Amit was a national-level hockey player. However, his rise to fame as a player began after his injury when he met American wheelchair rugby player Jonathan Sigworth, who was on a tour of India to promote para sports. Wheelchair rugby introduced Amit to the world of para sports and he joined forces with Sigworth to promote wheelchair rugby across India.

Wheelchair rugby introduced Amit to the world of para-sports and he joined forces with Sigworth to promote wheelchair rugby across India. Amit Kumar Saroha, also known as Amit Kumar Kumar or simply Amit Kumar, is a Paralympian, Asian Para Games medalist, and Arjuna Award winner, who competes in the F51 category in discus throw and club throw.

He is one of India’s top para-athletes and the first quadriplegic to represent India at the Paralympic Games. He trains at the Sports Authority of India in Sonipat and is being supported by GoSports Foundation