Parasports, and sports for disabled persons, has been a lesser known area in India, with all efforts to support disabled individuals focusing on broader social and health infrastructure inputs and employment avenues. This article looks at how sports for disabled people (parasports) can be a powerful enabler and tool for empowerment, through the journey of Rahul Ramugade, a Mumbai-based parasportsperson who has been part of the national wheelchair cricket team, and has also formed and led the Mumbai Wheelchair Cricket team.
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