Murlikant Petkar Explained

Murlikant Rajaram Petkar
Nickname:Chandu Champion
Nationality:Indian
Birth Date:[1]
Birth Place:Sangli, Maharashtra
Country:India
Sport:Swimming, javelin, slalom, table tennis, shot put, Boxing
Disability:Yes
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Allegiance: India
Unit: EME
Rank:Craftsman
Awards: Padma Shri

Murlikant Petkar (born 1 November 1944) is India's first Paralympic gold medalist. He won an individual gold medal in the 1972 Summer Paralympics, in Heidelberg, Germany. He set a world record in the 50 m freestyle swimming event, at 37.33 seconds. In the same games he participated in javelin, precision javelin throw and slalom. He was a finalist in all three events.[2] In 2018, he was awarded with the Padma Shri.[3]

Biography

Petkar was born in Peth Islampur region of Sangli, Maharashtra.[4] Growing up, Petkar had a deep passion for sports, particularly boxing, a sport that demands not just physical strength but also mental fortitude. His talent in the ring quickly became evident, and it wasn’t long before the Indian Army took notice.[5] He was private or jawan of the craftsman rank in the Corps of Electronics and Mechanical Engineers (EME) in the Indian Army.[6] He was disabled during the 1965 war against Pakistan, sustaining severe bullet wounds. He faced 9 bullets, 8 of which were removed, but one had lodged deeply in his spine, disabling him from under the waist. He was admitted to INHS Asvini (an Indian Navy Hospital) in Bombay. Before his disability,[7] Petkar was originally a boxer at EME, Secunderabad. After he got disabled, he switched to swimming and other sports.[8] He participated in table tennis at the 1968 Summer Paralympics and cleared the first round. He won four medals in swimming. He was later employed by TELCO in Pune. On the 20th March 2018, Murlikant was awarded the Padma Shri Award for his sports achievement. [9]

In media

Biographical film

See main article: article and Chandu Champion. Chandu Champion is a Hindi-language sports drama film based on the life of Murlikant Petkar, directed by Kabir Khan and enacted by Kartik Aaryan.[10] [11]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Padmashri Muralikant Petkar – India's First Paralympic Gold Medalist. 3 February 2023. 3 February 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230203120928/https://murlikantpetkar.com/. live.
  2. Web site: Athlete Search Results . IPC . Athletes at the Paralympics . August 8, 2012 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20120831023810/http://www.paralympic.org/ipc_results/search.php?gender=all&medal=all&npc=IND&games=all&sport=all . August 31, 2012 .
  3. News: Padma awards 2018 announced, MS Dhoni, Sharda Sinha among 85 recipients: Here's complete list. India TV. 25 January 2018. 26 January 2018. 26 January 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180126125740/https://www.indiatvnews.com/news/india-padma-awards-2018-announced-ms-dhoni-sharda-sinha-among-85-recipients-here-s-complete-list-424273. live.
  4. Web site: Life Journey – Padmashri Muralikant Petkar . 3 February 2023 . 3 February 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230203121627/https://murlikantpetkar.com/life-journey/ . live .
  5. Web site: August 12, 2024 . Murlikant Petkar: From War Hero to India's First Paralympic Champion . August 13, 2024 . Cross Barriers.
  6. Web site: Sainik Samachar: The Pictorial Weekly of the Armed Forces. 22 May 1981. Director of Public Relations, Ministry of Defence. Google Books. 22 September 2016. 9 August 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240809130731/https://books.google.com/books?id=SgzfAAAAMAAJ&q=petkar+paraplegic. live.
  7. Web site: Sainik Samachar: The Pictorial Weekly of the Armed Forces. 22 May 1981. Director of Public Relations, Ministry of Defence. Google Books. 22 September 2016. 9 August 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240809130732/https://books.google.com/books?id=SBDfAAAAMAAJ&q=who+is+swimmer+petkar+1972. live.
  8. Web site: TOI e-paper article.
  9. Web site: Occupational Therapy and Rehabilitation in Asia. 22 May 1973. Google Books. 22 September 2016. 9 August 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240809130735/https://books.google.com/books?id=h0I7AAAAIAAJ&q=who+is+swimmer+petkar+1972. live.
  10. Web site: Kartik Aaryan shares the first pic from the sets of Chandu Champion with Kabir Khan . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20230801155945/https://www.filmfare.com/news/bollywood/kartik-aaryan-shares-the-first-pic-from-the-sets-of-chandu-champion-with-kabir-khan-59810.html . 1 August 2023 . 2023-08-01 . filmfare.com . en.
  11. News: 2023-08-01 . Chandu Champion first look: Kartik Aaryan looks sharp as he turns 'Real Hero' . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20230801155945/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/chandu-champion-first-look-kartik-aaryan-looks-sharp-as-he-turns-real-hero/articleshow/102307240.cms?from=mdr . 1 August 2023 . 2023-08-01 . The Times of India . 0971-8257.

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