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The Indian para-athlete, Mark Dharmai, who hails from a small village in Mumbai has been under the scanners for his recent achievement. Mark is known to have an inspiring journey, came into limelight after his participation in the 2004 Paralympic Games.
The Bandra resident who began his inspiring journey at the 2004 Paralympics, secured a bronze in the 400m race, marking his inception as an athlete. He further went onto achieve numerous milestones, with the latest being a gold medal finish at the World Dwarf Games. Notably, with this gold medal win, Dharmai became the first Indian para-athlete to win gold at the World Dwarf Games, held in Germany.
Post his win, he is back in the news after being handed a life-time membership at the Bandra Gymkhana.
H ere is everything you need to know about Mark Dharmai
Name: Mark Dharmai
Hails from: Mumbai
Record and Achievements:
World Dwarf Games 2023
Men’s Doubles (Boccia) - Gold
Discus throw doubles - Silver
Men’s Doubles (Badminton) - Silver
Men’s singles (Badminton) - Bronze
November 2016: Asia Para-Badminton Championships (China)
Men’s Singles - Bronze
Men’s Doubles - Gold
Mixed Doubles - Silver
June 2016: Open International Para-Badminton Tournament (Northern Ireland)
Men’s Double - Bronze
September 2015: BWF Para-Badminton World Championship (England)
Men’s Singles - Bronze
Mixed Doubles - Bronze
March 2015: Spanish Para-Badminton International Open (Spain)
Men’s Singles - Semifinalist
December 2014: 14 th Senior Para Badminton Nationals (Mumbai)
Men’s Singles - Gold
Men’s Doubles - Gold
August 2013 - BWF Para Badminton World Championships (Germany)
Men’s Doubles - Bronze
2012 London Paralympics
4x400m relay - Silver
2010 Commonwealth Games
200m - Gold
2004 Paralympic Games
400m - Bronze
