Lucknow: He is a premature baby.
Born with a semi-forward ear, he was stored for seven months in the incubator.
The doctor has given hope and is not sure of his survival.
But 22 years later, Simran Sharma became the first Indian woman who was eligible for the 100 meter track event in Tokyo Paralympics.
For this rare achievement, he gave credit to his husband-cum-coach rose Gajendra Singh from the Indian Army, who sold plots and took loans from banks and friends to fund SIMRAN training.
Jawan from Service Corps, Singh (30) is currently posted in New Delhi.
The couple spent four-hours every day at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium (JNS) practicing for the upcoming Mega event.
On June 30, during the last trial for the Paralympic Olympics in JNS, Simran qualified in the race 100 meters in 12 seconds.
However, he claimed that his best personal was 11.87 seconds and he would increase before heading to Tokyo.
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There were times when people mocked me for my bad vision and call me ‘Andhi’ (blind).
My parents were incapable financially to regulate the funds for me to do athletic training.
But My husband has been a great strength and I can reach here just because of his support, “said Simran, who came from Delhi.
He could not see more than seven to 10 meters.
The couple tied the node in November 2017.
“I met Gajendra during a training session at JNS.
He saw me struggling both physically and mentally.
He is also a athlete and used to participate in cross-country trips.
He is a passionate sportsman by never Giving up on our marriage attitude, he took me to the gym to continue training for a 100-meter sprint.
For five consecutive years we dedicate our lives to train and now I hope to win a medal for the country.
“Susran said, the official coach is Antonio Blom.
He was the third coach of the IAAF with 19 years of lane and field experience to the international level.
Simran is the youngest of the three siblings and Hail from a marginalized family.
His father Manoj Sharma was in a ventilator when he participated in the World Championship in Dubai in 2019.
He was among the finalists in the championship.
He lost his father right after the event.
In the same year, Simran won a gold medal at the Chinese Grand Prix.
Then, in February 202, he won gold at the World of Grand Prix Dubai 2021.
Speaking with Toi, Simean Gajendra Singh’s husband said, “Even though Simran has a bad vision, he is a good observer and athletes who focus on winning will take medals .
For the country.
Indian soldiers are very supportive, but I have to take a loan Rs 3 Lakh, sell our plots and take financial assistance from friends to fund the SIMRAN training session.
Monetary assistance from the government can help us more as a diet and supplement for expensive athletes .
But everything becomes a secondary issue when we win.
“the couple was attractive to all athletes who are struggling, especially women,” to never give up, practicing hard and believe in yourself.
” Gajendra comes from Modi Nagar Ghaziabad district.
His two siblings were in the police department.
According to the Indian army, Simran is the first woman who qualifies for a 100m track event at Tokyo Paralympics.
Wife Jawan Mata Medal Tokyo Paralympics
