Paralysis Survivor Shivendra Pachauri Wins Gold in Weightlifting, Aims for Asian Games Glory

• Shivendra Pachauri, from Shikohabad, Firozabad, overcame severe paralytic illness in 2016, which left half his body non-functional.
• Doctors advised yoga, leading him to pursue sports, specifically weightlifting and racing games, where he quickly excelled.
• He has won numerous awards and gold medals in worldwide weightlifting and plank competitions, including recognition from Zee Studio Jaipur and the Fitness Icon Award in 2023.
• Pachauri, who works for the army, credits his officers' support and his early morning training regimen for his success.
• Inspired by Bollywood actor Vidyut Jammwal's fitness, he now aims to represent India and win medals in the upcoming Asian Games.