You Can Stand Too:Story of Courage and Comeback | Singhraj Adhana | TEDxMRIIRS
If you believe you can stand, trust me—you will.”
These are not just words; they are the lived truth of Singhraj Adhana, Paralympic Silver Medalist and one of India’s most inspiring shooters.Born with physical challenges that could have confined his dreams, Singhraj chose a different path — one of faith, perseverance, and unstoppable willpower. In this heart-touching talk, he takes us through his extraordinary journey from pain to podium, from being unable to stand to representing India on the world stage.Through moments of humor, struggle, and triumph, Singhraj shares how he turned obstacles into opportunities — proving that disability is not a limitation, but a different kind of strength. Ranked 1st globally in the 50m Free Pistol event (P4), 4th in the 10m Air Pistol event (P1), and 6th in the 25m Pistol event. With an impressive record across international and national championships, he has established himself as one of India’s leading sporting icons in shooting.His journey is marked by remarkable achievements, including a Bronze medal at the Para Asian Games 2018 in Jakarta and multiple podium finishes at prestigious world cups—such as Gold and Silver medals at the Châteauroux World Cup 2018 (France), team Gold and Silver at the Al-Ain World Cup 2019 (U.A.E.), and double Gold and double Bronze at the Osijek World Cup 2019 (Croatia). He also secured a Bronze medal at the Sydney World Championship 2019 (Australia). This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx
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