Vishwas K.S - Swimmer

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Our Indian Cricket team has been showing great talent over the years. There are lots of wins and loses they have seen, including winning and losing of world cups too. We are abreast with latest happenings in the cricketing world. And nowadays even in other sports like Hockey, Kabaddi and lately we are seeing some news on Olympic teams too. Yes all of them are putting their effort to bring in glory for our country. We are being updated about the ongoings of all these sports and in this rush for gaining the TRP ratings of the channels some other heroes who have worked for the country in the field of sports goes unnoticed.

Here is one Incredible Bharathiya to know about. Vishwas K.S, 26 year old, from Bengaluru, who in an unfortunate electrical accident lost both his hands, when he was 10 years old. His father died, trying to drag him away from the live wire. Vishwas was in coma for about 2 months, but woke up to see that he has lost his two hands. The incident happened in his home town of Kolar, Karnataka.

This young man recently won 3 medals (2 silver and a bronze) at the 2016 Speedo Can Am Para-swimming Championships held in Canada. In an amazing display of true courage and hardwork in the face of all odds, the man who is a trained swimmer went on to win medals in butterfly, backstroke and breaststroke style of swimming in Canada. India finished within the top 10 among 30 other competing countries.

It was only at 24 that Vishwas started his swimming career. With determination, hard work, and support from Sunil Jain and his NGO Astha, the swimmer achieved international recognition in three years. He made it into the the national para-swimming setup after impressing selectors during a tournament in Belgavi. Three gold medals at that event, saw the Sports Authority of India (SAI) coaches immediately give him the Canada nod.

INCREDIBLE BHARATHIYA