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'''Preethi Srinivasan''' (born 1979)<ref>{{cite web|url=http://idishoom.com/soulfree-of-preethi-srinivasan/|publisher=web.archive.org|title=Soulfree of Preethi Srinivasan -|access-date=2016-12-08|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161023052931/http://idishoom.com/soulfree-of-preethi-srinivasan/|archive-date=2016-10-23}}</ref> was the captain of the under-19 [[Tamil Nadu]] women's cricket team,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thebetterindia.com/8961/captain-19-womens-cricket-team-woman-now-deals-disability-inspires-others/|publisher=thebetterindia.com|title=She captained an under-19 women's cricket team and after her disability is inspiring thousands! - The Better India|access-date=2016-12-08}}</ref> and lead the state team to the national championships in 1997 at the age of 17. After surviving an accident that left her quadriplegic,<ref>{{cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chennai/Former-cricket-star-is-voice-of-disabled/articleshow/22385609.cms|title=Former cricket star is voice of disabled|newspaper=The Times of India|date=7 September 2013|first=Saradha Mohan|last=Kumar|access-date=1 July 2020}}</ref> she co-founded ''Soulfree'', a foundation that champions the causes of restoring, rehabilitating, and re-integrating those suffering lethal spinal cord injuries and spreads awareness on its prevention among Indian youth.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://soulfree.org/about-soulfree/|publisher=soulfree.org|title=Soulfree {{pipe}} Positively abled - About|access-date=2016-12-08}}</ref>
'''Preethi Srinivasan''' (born 1979)<ref>{{cite web|url=http://idishoom.com/soulfree-of-preethi-srinivasan/|publisher=web.archive.org|title=Soulfree of Preethi Srinivasan -|access-date=2016-12-08|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161023052931/http://idishoom.com/soulfree-of-preethi-srinivasan/|archive-date=2016-10-23}}</ref> was the captain of the under-19 [[Tamil Nadu]] women's cricket team,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thebetterindia.com/8961/captain-19-womens-cricket-team-woman-now-deals-disability-inspires-others/|publisher=thebetterindia.com|title=She captained an under-19 women's cricket team and after her disability is inspiring thousands! - The Better India|access-date=2016-12-08}}</ref> and lead the state team to the national championships in 1997 at the age of 17. After surviving an accident that left her quadriplegic,<ref>{{cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chennai/Former-cricket-star-is-voice-of-disabled/articleshow/22385609.cms|title=Former cricket star is voice of disabled|newspaper=The Times of India|date=7 September 2013|first=Saradha Mohan|last=Kumar|access-date=1 July 2020}}</ref> she co-founded ''Soulfree'', a foundation that champions the causes of restoring, rehabilitating, and re-integrating those with spinal cord injuries and spreads awareness on its prevention among Indian youth.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://soulfree.org/about-soulfree/|publisher=soulfree.org|title=Soulfree {{pipe}} Positively abled - About|access-date=2016-12-08}}</ref>


She was also a title-holder swimmer, having won a state gold in 50&nbsp;m breaststroke and silver in other events.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://indianexpress.com/article/news-archive/web/quadriplegic-cant-climb-stairs-so-university-denies-her-a-seat/|publisher=The Indian Express|title=Quadriplegic can't climb stairs, so university denies her a seat {{pipe}} The Indian Express|access-date=2016-12-08}}</ref> She also delivers talks on disability issues.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://motivateme.in/preethi-srinivasan-how-she-defeated-her-disability/|publisher=motivateme.in|title=Preethi Srinivasan: How she defeated her disability? – MotivateMe.in|access-date=2016-12-08}}</ref>
She was also a title-holder swimmer, having won a state gold in 50&nbsp;m breaststroke and silver in other events.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://indianexpress.com/article/news-archive/web/quadriplegic-cant-climb-stairs-so-university-denies-her-a-seat/|publisher=The Indian Express|title=Quadriplegic can't climb stairs, so university denies her a seat {{pipe}} The Indian Express|access-date=2016-12-08}}</ref> She also delivers talks on disability issues.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://motivateme.in/preethi-srinivasan-how-she-defeated-her-disability/|publisher=motivateme.in|title=Preethi Srinivasan: How she defeated her disability? – MotivateMe.in|access-date=2016-12-08}}</ref>
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Latest revision as of 04:44, 11 July 2022

Preethi Srinivasan (born 1979)[1] was the captain of the under-19 Tamil Nadu women's cricket team,[2] and lead the state team to the national championships in 1997 at the age of 17. After surviving an accident that left her quadriplegic,[3] she co-founded Soulfree, a foundation that champions the causes of restoring, rehabilitating, and re-integrating those with spinal cord injuries and spreads awareness on its prevention among Indian youth.[4]

She was also a title-holder swimmer, having won a state gold in 50 m breaststroke and silver in other events.[5] She also delivers talks on disability issues.[6]

Education and early years[edit | edit source]

Preethi graduated from Upper Merion Area High School, Pennsylvania, USA in 1997 and was awarded the academic honours for outstanding accomplishment and excellence in academics for year 1996/97 along with other recognitions. In class 12, she was among United States of America's top 2 percent merit students and was awarded representation with Who's Who Among American high school students.[citation needed] Due to her father's transferable job, Preethi got the opportunity to extensively travel and learn about different cultures/traditions.[citation needed]

After her accident, she took up a Bachelor correspondence course in Medical Sociology from the University of Madras. She also holds interest in music, art, films, and literature. She considers her mother, Mrs. Vijayalakshmi Srinivasan, a constant source of encouragement and backing.[7]

Recognition[edit | edit source]

  • Vijay TV's "Sigaram Thotta Pengal – Ray of Hope" award[8]
  • Raindropss' "Woman Achiever of the Year 2014" award
  • Femina "Penn Sakthi" award bestowed upon the top 10 most influential women in Tamil Nadu for the year 2014
  • Envisage ability award 2014...
  • Sudesi magazine's "Dhruva award" for excellence in social work
  • The Rotary's highest award "For the Sake of Honour"
  • Agent of change" Award from district Rotaract Council (Rotary International district 3230) for the year 2014–15
  • Kalpana Chawla award from Tamil Nadu CM[9]

Career[edit | edit source]

Preethi's organization Soulfree is a charitable organization that was founded with the aim of "transforming the lives of people with disablities".[10]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ "Soulfree of Preethi Srinivasan -". web.archive.org. Archived from the original on 23 October 2016. Retrieved 8 December 2016.
  2. ↑ "She captained an under-19 women's cricket team and after her disability is inspiring thousands! - The Better India". thebetterindia.com. Retrieved 8 December 2016.
  3. ↑ Kumar, Saradha Mohan (7 September 2013). "Former cricket star is voice of disabled". The Times of India. Retrieved 1 July 2020.
  4. ↑ "Soulfree | Positively abled - About". soulfree.org. Retrieved 8 December 2016.
  5. ↑ "Quadriplegic can't climb stairs, so university denies her a seat | The Indian Express". The Indian Express. Retrieved 8 December 2016.
  6. ↑ "Preethi Srinivasan: How she defeated her disability? – MotivateMe.in". motivateme.in. Retrieved 8 December 2016.
  7. ↑ "Together, We are Able to Overcome Rejections and Obstacles | PatientsEngage". PatientsEngage. Retrieved 26 August 2017.
  8. ↑ "Gitamritam - Profile | Preethi Srinivasan". gitamritam.com. Retrieved 8 December 2016.
  9. ↑ "Preethi Srinivasan gets Kalpana Chawla award from Tamil Nadu CM". Deccan Chronicle. 16 August 2017. Retrieved 26 August 2017.
  10. ↑ Vijay, Hema (31 October 2014). "Playing through pain". The Hindu.

External links[edit | edit source]

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