Paris Paralympics 2024 were replete with such power couples, whose determination, mutual support and resilience motivated a young generation to keep dreaming of achieving excellence in their discipline. Swaroop, a two-time Paralympian in shooting, won gold in the R1 - Men's 10m Air Rifle Sta
Notably, Gujarat emerged as a force to reckon with, securing the fourth position in the medal tally by clinching a total of 57 medals--15 gold, 22 silver, and 20 bronze, while Maharashtra secured the fifth spot at the table with a total of 35 medals - 12 gold, 7 silver, and 16 bronze.
Born with severe polio leading to disability in both legs, Swaroop has been a fighter ever since he was born. Between the age of 2 months and 10 years, he had to undergo multiple operations because of his severe condition.