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Meet Vinita Shrimal Jain, a parathlete from Jaipur

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Calender Oct 16, 2024
Sports 1 min read

Meet Vinita Shrimal Jain, a parathlete from Jaipur

Vinita Shrimal Jain, a decorated para-athlete from Jaipur, has faced numerous challenges throughout her career but continues to inspire many with her strength and perseverance. Despite battling knee issues and lacking proper support, she has won multiple gold and silver medals in javelin and discus throw at the state and national levels.

𝑯𝒆𝒓𝒆 𝒂𝒓𝒆 π’”π’π’Žπ’† π’Œπ’†π’š π’•π’‚π’Œπ’†π’‚π’˜π’‚π’šπ’” π’‡π’“π’π’Ž 𝒉𝒆𝒓 π’Šπ’π’”π’‘π’Šπ’“π’Šπ’π’ˆ π’‹π’π’–π’“π’π’†π’š:

πŸ”Ήπ‘©π’‚π’„π’Œπ’ˆπ’“π’π’–π’π’… & π‘¬π’…π’–π’„π’‚π’•π’Šπ’π’:

β–ΊVinita completed her education at Maharani College and Rajasthan University.

β–ΊDespite physical challenges, she never took advantage of being handicapped and pursued a "normal" education like any other student.

πŸ”Ήπ‘Ίπ’‘π’π’“π’•π’” π‘¨π’„π’‰π’Šπ’†π’—π’†π’Žπ’†π’π’•π’”:

β–ΊWon gold and silver medals in javelin, discus throw, and swimming at state and national levels.

β–ΊRecently participated in fencing in Coimbatore, continuing her quest to excel in multiple sports.

πŸ”Ήπ‘ͺπ’‰π’‚π’π’π’†π’π’ˆπ’†π’” 𝑭𝒂𝒄𝒆𝒅:

β–ΊLack of financial support and proper facilities for para-athletes.

β–ΊTravel difficulties due to being wheelchair-bound and the financial burdens of participating in events.

β–ΊAbsence of consistent coaching and training infrastructure for para-athletes in Rajasthan.

πŸ”Ήπ‘¨π’‘π’‘π’†π’‚π’ 𝒕𝒐 π‘¨π’–π’•π’‰π’π’“π’Šπ’•π’Šπ’†π’”:

β–ΊVinita’s father, Dharamchand Srimal Jain, urged the Rajasthan PCI Association and the government to provide a dedicated coach and reduce financial burdens for athletes like Vinita. β–ΊHe also highlighted the lack of recognition and support from local authorities and sports associations.

πŸ”Ήπ‘»π’‰π’† π‘©π’Šπ’ˆπ’ˆπ’†π’“ π‘·π’Šπ’„π’•π’–π’“π’†:

β–ΊVinita’s story sheds light on the systemic challenges para-athletes face in India, from inadequate facilities to a lack of structured support for training and development.

β–ΊDespite these hurdles, Vinita continues to work hard, dreaming of representing India on the global stage. Let’s amplify Vinita’s story and the struggles of countless other para-athletes. Recognition, proper facilities, and financial support are critical for them to thrive.

With inputs from agencies
Image Source: Multiple agencies

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