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Aarav Agarwal Wins Gold and Bronze in Para Rowing
Aarav Agarwal is a young student from Kolkata who has a foot drop because of a sickness he had when he was six.
He trains hard in rowing and has won medals in national and international competitions.
He starts his day early, rows on the water, uses a rowing machine, and then goes to school and the gym.
Aarav also runs a podcast to talk about athletes with disabilities.
He hopes to inspire other kids to do sports while studying.
Aarav Agarwal, a Class X student at La Martiniere Boys, Kolkata, won gold in under‑23 PR3 rowing and bronze in open‑age PR3 indoor rowing at the First Para National Rowing Championship.
He also earned a gold medal at the Paris Para Regatta earlier in 2024.
Diagnosed with Guillain‑Barré syndrome at age six, Aarav now competes as a para rower with a permanent foot drop.
He trains daily at Bengal Rowing Club, balancing rigorous rowing, ergometer, gym, and school commitments.
Aarav hosts “The Able Mic” podcast to raise awareness of para sports and inspire young athletes.
- Who
- Aarav Agarwal, a Class X student and para rower from Kolkata
- What
- Won gold and bronze medals at the First Para National Rowing Championship and a gold at the Paris Para Regatta
- Where
- Kolkata, West Bengal, India; Paris, France
- When
- July 31, 2024 (article date) and earlier in 2024 for the Paris Regatta
- Why
- To inspire others, represent India, and overcome the challenges of Guillain‑Barré syndrome
Key facts
- Athlete
- Aarav Agarwal
- Event
- First Para National Rowing Championship
- Medals
- Gold (under‑23 PR3), Bronze (open‑age PR3 indoor)
- International Medal
- Gold at Paris Para Regatta
- Disability
- Guillain‑Barré syndrome (foot drop)
Quotes
Aarav Agarwal
Class X student, para rower
“"I start my day around 4:30 AM. I leave for Bengal Rowing Club around 5:30 AM and start my training with stretching and mobility exercises."”
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