The Inspiring Story Of Para Swimmer Shams Aalam

Shams Aalam lost all sensation in his legs after a surgery went wrong some years ago. But under water, he's unstoppable.

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00:00I have won more than 18 gold medals in the national championships so far.

00:29I have also won 4 international gold medals and 1 bronze medal representing India, London, Germany and Canada.

00:59I have also won 3 gold medals in the national championships so far.

01:09I have also won 4 international gold medals representing India, London, Germany and Canada.

01:19I have also won 3 gold medals in the national championships so far.

01:29When this tragedy happened in my life, I was also very demotivated.

01:36You can understand that a 22-23 year old boy who is just completing engineering

01:42and suddenly his life becomes ups and downs, his whole body becomes useless.

01:51I was very demotivated but my mother always motivated me and she used to say that

01:56if God has closed one door for you, he will open thousands of doors for you.

02:13A sportsperson never dies.

02:18I wanted to make my country proud through swimming and that's how I started swimming.

02:42You should treat the para-athletes equally and give them opportunities.

03:12We are performing well and please sponsor us so that we can win medals.