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Despite Being On A Wheelchair, This Para Swimmer Has Been Smashing World Records

Sromona Bhattacharyya

Almost eight years ago, Mohammad Shams Aalam Shaikh from Mumbai’s sprawling settlement, Dharavi, had only one goal in mind – to become a Karate champion. With over 40 medals and a black belt to boast about, Shams was well on his way to attain his goal too. However, a spinal tumour detected in 2010...