In the countless tales of sheer will triumphing all odds, the gutsy chapter of Para swimmer Suyash Jadhav would find a unique spot for its defiance and determination.
Suyash Jadhav is still only 25, but he has struggled massive obstacles and risen above all fear to carve out a successful and inspiring career for himself.
Born in Solapur, Maharashtra, Suyash started swimming at a very young age, following in his father¡¯s footsteps who was a national level swimmer himself. Much like all of us, he too had dreams. He aspired to fulfill his father¡¯s destiny one day by competing and winning medals at the international stage.
However, tragedy struck at a very young age, when on a day that would change his life forever, ended with Suyash suffering serious injuries to his upper limbs after getting accidentally electrocuted by unprotected wiring at a construction site. Both his arms had to be amputated and he subsequently spent six months in hospital following the incident.
But he had a heart of a warrior and didn't want to give up on his dream and love for swimming. He participated in differently-abled competitions at domestic as well as international international.??
He first shone to prominence in 2015 when he won a silver and a bronze medal at the 2015 IWAS World Games in Sochi, Russia. In the tournament, his achievements also made him the first Indian Para swimmer to register the ¡®A¡¯ qualifying mark for the 2016 Paralympics in Rio.
He followed this up with four medals at the 2015 Winter Open Polish Championship, and continued his medal-winning form into 2016, winning three silver medals at the German swimming championship.
Suyansh Jadhav starred again in the 2018 Asian Para Games as he went on to win one gold and two bronze medals at the tournament. With 12 medals already in the bag, the Solapur native is accomplishing heights no one would have dared to tread after early setback in life.
It is a fairytale story - that has defiance, abundant will power, strength, and above all the courage to win.
An inspiration like no other, Suyansh Jadhav is showing us how to never give up on your dreams.