In this powerful and inspiring episode, Dr. Nidhi Mishra, a visually impaired Paralympic Champion with 150+ medals to her name, shares her remarkable journey in sports and academia, and strongly advocates sports as a meaningful, rewarding, and empowering career option for persons with disabilities.
>From discovering para-sports during her college years to competing across national and international platforms, Dr. Nidhi reflects on resilience, discipline, mental strength, and financial stability in professional sports. She also speaks about balancing her role as an Assistant Professor at Delhi University with the demands of athletic training. ✨ Key takeaways from the episode: • Why competitive sports can be one of the best career paths for PwDs • How sports build confidence, resilience, discipline, and financial security • Insights from a 150+ medal-winning athlete on sustaining long-term success • Career opportunities beyond competition—coaching, sports sciences, mentorship, and more • A practical roadmap for aspiring para-athletes • The importance of mental strength, consistency, and timely action • Her disciplined preparation mindset for the Los Angeles 2028 Paralympics Her closing message is both motivating and urgent: Dream big—but start today. Opportunities are time-bound and won’t wait. ▶️ Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/C2vfRF_TLjQ 🎧 Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/60F0thWweRYxWXW94qdroY We hope this conversation inspires many to look beyond limitations and recognize the immense potential of sports as a career for persons with disabilities. Warm regards, MAD Foundation My Action for the Disabled Foundation Equal Opportunities, Inclusive Future YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCfkHNrVJVYxdpkM4TPTfjg Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/madfoundation85/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61568907583148 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/madfoundationindia/ Website: https://mad-foundation.org -- Disclaimer: 1. Contents of the mails, factual, or otherwise, reflect the thinking of the person sending the mail and AI in no way relates itself to its veracity; 2. AI cannot be held liable for any commission/omission based on the mails sent through this mailing list.. Search for old postings at: http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/ --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "AccessIndia" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to [email protected]. To view this discussion visit https://groups.google.com/a/accessindia.org.in/d/msgid/accessindia/CAJWvRTeX9D9yRR7RYY0CwnGqUGd_72Usgu2OdYOLNBswiDSuzw%40mail.gmail.com.
