Archive · 23 Sep 2025
Bhagyashree's Inspiring Comeback: From Ventilator to Paralympics
Bhagyashree, from India, had a bad accident that made it hard to breathe.
She fought to live and had to learn how to do everything again.
Her family encouraged her to try sports, and she began competing.
She won medals in shot put and represented India in the Paralympics.
Now, she's preparing for a big competition in India, hoping to win and inspire others.
She hopes her story encourages others to never give up and show the world what is possible.
Bhagyashree Jadhav was in a serious accident in 2006, requiring her to use a ventilator.
She started competing in para-sports after encouragement from family.
She won two golds and a bronze in her first competition, Mayor's Cup in Pune in 2017.
Bhagyashree won a silver medal at the 2022 Asian Para Games.
She is preparing for the IndianOil New Delhi 2025 World Para Athletics Championships.
- Who
- Bhagyashree Madhavrao Jadhav, a shot putter.
- What
- A story of her journey overcoming a life-threatening accident to become a Paralympian.
- When
- Her life changed in 2006, with the accident. She competed in Tokyo 2020 and Paris 2024.
- Where
- From her village in India to international para-sport events.
- Why
- Driven by family and her own will to compete and inspire others.
- Athlete
- Bhagyashree Madhavrao Jadhav
- Sport
- Shot Put
- Classification
- F34
- 2022 Asian Para Games
- Silver Medal
- Paralympic Appearances
- Tokyo 2020, Paris 2024
- Upcoming Event
- IndianOil New Delhi 2025 World Para Athletics Championships
- Hometown
- Honvadaj, Maharashtra, India