When Pakistani bullets ripped through his body, 21-year-old Murlikant Petkar's military career ended in blood and dust. But destiny had other plans. What happens when a young soldier faces a choice: surrender to despair or dive into the impossible? The answer lies in the waters of Heidelberg, Germany, 1972, where Petkar touched the wall first, breaking a world record and claiming India's first Paralympic gold. This is not just a sports story; it's a testament to what the human spirit can achieve when everything is stripped away except one's will. A story so extraordinary, it inspired the Bollywood blockbuster ""Chandu Champion""! Are you ready to meet India's first Paralympic champion-a man who turned wounds into wings? Dive in - the race begins on page one.
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Ujjwala Barve Imprint: Neemtree Publishing House ISBN:9788199043220 ISBN 10: 8199043229 Pages: 198 Publication Date:19 February 2026 Audience:
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ELT Advanced
Format:Paperback Publisher's Status: Active