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A Vegetable Vendor’s Journey to Gold: Tarun Sharma’s Inspiring Story
Sometimes, amidst the mundane, extraordinary stories emerge. Such is the tale of Tarun Sharma, a para-karate champion who brought glory to India by securing a gold medal through his unwavering determination and resilience.
His journey began with a crippling paralysis attack at the tender age of 6 months. Doctors suggested karate as a means to improve his health. Poverty became a significant hurdle, as his father, a vegetable vendor, could barely sustain the family. Undeterred, Tarun took on odd jobs during his school days to meet his expenses.
At 13, he tasted his first victory at the district level tournament. However, his struggles continued. He had to take loans and mortgage his house to fund his participation in various competitions. The loss of his father further burdened him, but Tarun remained undaunted.
Today, Tarun has amassed 18 medals for India, including golds at the Para Asian Championship and Para World Championship. He now dedicates himself to mentoring underprivileged children, offering free karate training. His ultimate dream is to establish a karate academy with a concrete roof.
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