Tue Sep 03 04:25:51 UTC 2024: – Thulasimathi Murugesan had a birth deformity in her left hand, but her father never told her about it and got her used to competing in badminton alongside able-bodied children
– Thulasimathi won India its first women’s podium at Paris in Para badminton, despite losing in the finals
– The family grew up in desperate poverty, but her father was determined to make his daughters great athletes
– Thulasimathi sacrificed a year of college to train at the Gopichand academy in Hyderabad
– She is a dedicated and versatile player, with a high badminton IQ
– Her non-functioning arm poses challenges in body balance on court
– Thulasimathi’s success is a result of her dedication, hard work, and the support of her family.

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