India's Paralympic Revolution

Empathy, Respect and Inclusion

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About The Book

India’s Paralympic Revolution: Empathy, Respect, Inclusion is not just a book—it is a powerful chronicle of a movement that is reshaping the very idea of sport in India. At a time when the Indian Paralympic movement is witnessing an unprecedented rise, this work captures the journeys, struggles, and triumphs of the country’s para athletes across generations.

From historic podium finishes on the global stage to the quiet, determined battles fought far from the spotlight, the book brings together stories that deserve to be told—and remembered. It goes beyond medals and records, delving into the human spirit that drives these athletes to overcome barriers of infrastructure, perception, and opportunity.

What sets this book apart is its deeply personal and immersive approach. Each narrative is rooted in direct interactions and on-ground coverage, offering rare, first-hand insights into the lives of India’s Paralympic champions. These are not distant profiles, but lived experiences—captured with authenticity, empathy, and respect.

The scope of the book also extends to the grassroots, highlighting transformative developments such as India’s para archery revolution and pathbreaking initiatives like the historic mixed disability cricket series. It explores how these efforts are redefining inclusion in sport and paving the way for a more equitable future.

As India moves forward with renewed ambition on the Paralympic stage, this book stands as both documentation and inspiration. It fills a vital gap in the literature of Indian sport, presenting a nuanced, comprehensive, and deeply human account of a revolution in progress.

About The Authors

Boria Majumdar, a Rhodes scholar, is recognized as one of India’s most influential commentators. Having covered international sport between 2000 and 2017, he is currently Consulting Editor, Sport, India Today Group and Senior Research Fellow, University of Central Lancashire. He was formerly Sports Expert at Times Now and Visiting Professor at the Universities of Chicago and Toronto. Majumdar has written more than 1,000 columns on sports over the last fifteen years, and has authored or co-authored multiple books, among them Olympics: The India Story (with Nalin Mehta) and Playing It My Way—Sachin Tendulkar’s autobiography.

Trisha Ghosal is a seasoned media and broadcast professional with over a decade of industry experience. Equally adept in the studio and on the ground, she has been part of the coverage of major international events, including the Asian Games in Hangzhou, the Paris Olympics and Paralympics, the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Australia, India’s tour of England, the ICC Women's ODI World Cup and more. Specialising in women’s cricket, she is widely regarded as one of the most prominent and authoritative voices in the space today.   

Soumyajit Das Chowdhury, who writes under the pen name Rohan Chowdhury, is a research scholar in sports with a specialisation in para sports. His work is driven by a strong focus on inclusivity and the evolving narratives within adaptive sport. He has covered premier global events such as the Asian and Para Asian Games in Hangzhou, the Paris Olympics and Paralympics, India’s tour of England in 2025, and more.

Product Details

  • Publisher: S&S India (June 23, 2026)
  • Length: 304 pages
  • ISBN13: 9789390343515
  • Grades: 12 and up

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