7 Incredible and Successful Indians Who Fought Their Disabilities

Major DP Singh

It was July 15^th 1999 when India was taking on Pakistan in the Kargil War. Major D.P. Singh fought bravely, but was severely injured by a mortar fired from other side of the border. He was declared dead at the Army hospital, but another doctor saved him. Singh’s legs were amputated in order to keep him alive. He did not let his disability affect him as he took up running and wanted to be a part of the Delhi Marathon in 2009.

Known as the ‘Blade runner of India’ for him it was the sympathetic glances he was receiving after the incident which made him challenge the situations. Now that same soldier has run 12 half marathons, a feat as miraculous as it is inspirational.

Deepak Sharma

The youngster Deepak Sharma is an employee at an advertising agency at Bangalore. But his fortunes were changed when he was a part of a mishap in 2004. He met with an accident and lost his limb but being passionate about running from his school days changed his life. He decided to take it up as a challenge and started showing off for the major marathon events in the country. The 29 year old is now busy with his preparations for 2016 Rio Paralympics. He has managed to spread out a message to everyone that determination is the key to success.

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