Varun’s journey from facing adversities to getting on the podium is inspiring. Ahead of his second Paralympic campaign, here are a few things you need to know about the high jumper.
#4 Varun Singh Bhati was detected with polio at a young age
Varun Singh Bhati did not have an easy life and was detected with polio at the tender age of six. However, the Indian did not quit on his dreams of pursuing sports.
He started off playing basketball, but later his sports teacher Manish Tripathi asked him to move to high jump. From there on, there was no looking back for Varun as he went on to become one of the best high-jumpers in para-sports.
While talking about facing adversities on the show, ‘Finish Line’, Varun Singh Bhati said:
#3 How many medals has Varun Singh Bhati won in his career?
Varun Singh Bhati has been one of the most successful para-athletes in India. His career started with disappointment at the 2014 Asian Para Games, where he finished fifth.
Bhati soon bounced back by winning the gold medal at the 2014 China Open Athletics Championships. He also bagged a bronze medal at the World Para Athletics Championships in 2017 and a silver at the Asian Para Games the following year.
But his biggest achievement, of course, remains the bronze that he won at the Rio Paralympics in 2016.
#2 Awards and recognitions conferred upon Varun Singh Bhati
Varun Singh Bhati was presented the Arjuna award in 2018 for his exceptional performance at the Rio Paralympics. He was also voted Para-athlete of the Year in 2017 at the Times of India Sports Awards
#1 What is Varun Singh Bhati’s world ranking?
Varun Singh Bhati is currently ranked fifth in the T42 high jump category. He recorded a season’s best jump of 1.66 meters in March earlier this year.
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