Arunima Sinha  

Tinkesh Kaushik, a resident of Goa, created history on May 11. He achieved a remarkable feat by becoming the world’s first triple amputee to conquer Mount Everest base camp.

The list features Indian women achievers including Avani Chaturvedi, Mary Kom, Mithali Raj, Saina Nehwal, Kavita Devi, and Tessy Thomas.

On 21 May 2013, Arunima Sinha made history by becoming the world’s first female amputee to scale Mount Everest. She has authored a book titled ‘Born Again on the Mountain,’ in which she provides glimpses into her life’s struggles.

Chhattisgarh’s Chitrasen Sahu was working as a civil engineer when an accident changed his entire life. He became depressed with his situation then the life story of Arunima Sinha inspired him. He has achieved a remarkable feat by conquering the highest peaks on four continents of the world with prosthetic legs.

Today on World Disability Day, let’s celebrate the achievements of 4 differently-abled sportswomen who are true homegrown legends and has made every Indian proud.