Tue Sep 03 08:26:49 UTC 2024: – Discus thrower Yogesh Kathuniya’s parents wanted him to become a doctor, but he was diagnosed with Guillain-Barre Syndrome at the age of 9, leaving him unable to walk.
– Despite the initial prognosis, years of treatment and physiotherapy helped him regain mobility, and he went on to win silver medals at the Paralympics in Paris and Tokyo.
– Yogesh’s mother played a crucial role in his recovery, taking him to various doctors and traditional centers for treatment.
– He was inspired by other para-athletes and trained with coaches Satya Pal and Naval Singh at JLN Stadium.
– Despite setbacks, including a nerve condition in 2022, Yogesh has continued to excel, setting a new world record in the Open National Para Championship.
– He hopes to inspire other para-athletes and has set a high standard with his back-to-back silver medals at the Paralympics.

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