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| name | | name = Murlikant Rajaram Petkar | ||
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| country | | nickname = Chandu Champion | ||
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| disability | | birth_date = {{birth-date and age|1 November 1944}}<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://murlikantpetkar.com/|title=Padmashri Muralikant Petkar – India's First Paralympic Gold Medalist|access-date=3 February 2023|archive-date=3 February 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230203120928/https://murlikantpetkar.com/|url-status=live}}</ref> | ||
| birth_place = Sangli, Maharashtra | |||
| country = [[India]] | |||
| sport = [[Swimming (sport)|Swimming]], [[javelin]], [[Slalom skiing|slalom]], [[table tennis]], [[shot put]], [[Boxing]] | |||
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'''Murlikant Petkar''' (born 1 November 1944) is India's first [[Paralympic Games|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 throw]], precision javelin throw, and [[Wheelchair_sport_classification#slalom|wheelchair slalom]]. He was a finalist in all three events.<ref name="Indians at the Paralympics">{{cite web | url=http://www.paralympic.org/ipc_results/search.php?gender=all&medal=all&npc=IND&games=all&sport=all | title=Athlete Search Results | publisher=IPC | work=Athletes at the Paralympics | access-date=August 8, 2012 | url-status=dead | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120831023810/http://www.paralympic.org/ipc_results/search.php?gender=all&medal=all&npc=IND&games=all&sport=all | archive-date=August 31, 2012 }}</ref><ref>Note: [https://www.topendsports.com/events/paralympics/sports/wheelchair-slalom.htm Wheelchair Slalom was an event at the Summer Paralympics from 1964 to 1988.], topendsports.com, accessed 28 Sept 2025.</ref> In 2018, he was awarded with the [[Padma Shri]].<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.indiatvnews.com/news/india-padma-awards-2018-announced-ms-dhoni-sharda-sinha-among-85-recipients-here-s-complete-list-424273|title=Padma awards 2018 announced, MS Dhoni, Sharda Sinha among 85 recipients: Here's complete list|publisher=India TV|date=25 January 2018|access-date=26 January 2018|archive-date=26 January 2018|archive-url=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|url-status=live}}</ref> He was also awarded the [[Arjuna Award]] for Lifetime Achievement in 2024, which was presented to him in January 2025. | |||
==Biography== | |||
Petkar was born in ''Peth Islampur'' village of [[Sangli district]] of [[Maharashtra]] state.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://murlikantpetkar.com/life-journey/ | title=Life Journey – Padmashri Muralikant Petkar | access-date=3 February 2023 | archive-date=3 February 2023 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230203121627/https://murlikantpetkar.com/life-journey/ | url-status=live }}</ref> 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.<ref>{{Cite web |date=August 12, 2024 |title=Murlikant Petkar: From War Hero to India's First | |||
|url=https://crossbarriers.org/murlikant-petkar/ |access-date=August 13, 2024 |website=Cross Barriers}}</ref> He was private or ''[[Sepoy|jawan]]'' of the craftsman rank in the [[Corps of Electronics and Mechanical Engineers]] (EME) in the [[Indian_Army_ranks_and_insignia#Soldiers|Indian Army]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=SgzfAAAAMAAJ&q=petkar+paraplegic|title=Sainik Samachar: The Pictorial Weekly of the Armed Forces|date=22 May 1981|publisher=Director of Public Relations, Ministry of Defence|via=Google Books|access-date=22 September 2016|archive-date=9 August 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240809130731/https://books.google.com/books?id=SgzfAAAAMAAJ&q=petkar+paraplegic|url-status=live}}</ref> He was disabled during the [[Indo-Pakistani War of 1965|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,<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=SBDfAAAAMAAJ&q=who+is+swimmer+petkar+1972|title=Sainik Samachar: The Pictorial Weekly of the Armed Forces|date=22 May 1981|publisher=Director of Public Relations, Ministry of Defence|via=Google Books|access-date=22 September 2016|archive-date=9 August 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240809130732/https://books.google.com/books?id=SBDfAAAAMAAJ&q=who+is+swimmer+petkar+1972|url-status=live}}</ref> Petkar was originally a boxer at EME, [[Secunderabad]]. After he got disabled, he switched to swimming and other sports.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://lite.epaper.timesofindia.com/mobile.aspx?article=yes&pageid=18&edlabel=TOICH&mydateHid=09-09-2010&pubname=Times+of+India+-+Chennai+-+Times+Sport&edname=&articleid=Ar01800&format=&publabel=TOI|title=TOI e-paper article}}</ref> He participated in [[table tennis]] at the [[1968 Summer Paralympics]] and cleared the first round. He won four medals in [[Swimming (sport)|swimming]].<ref name=aw1/> | |||
He was later employed by [[Tata Motors|TELCO]] in [[Pune]]. On the 20th March 2018, Murlikant was awarded the Padma Shri Award for his sports achievement.<ref name=aw1>{{Cite web|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=h0I7AAAAIAAJ&q=who+is+swimmer+petkar+1972|title=Occupational Therapy and Rehabilitation in Asia|date=22 May 1973|via=Google Books|access-date=22 September 2016|archive-date=9 August 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240809130735/https://books.google.com/books?id=h0I7AAAAIAAJ&q=who+is+swimmer+petkar+1972|url-status=live}}</ref> | |||
== In media == | |||
== | === Biographical film === | ||
{{Main article|Chandu Champion}} | |||
''[[Chandu Champion]]'' is a Hindi-language sports drama film based on the life of Murlikant Petkar, directed by [[Kabir Khan (director)|Kabir Khan]] and enacted by [[Kartik Aaryan]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Kartik Aaryan shares the first pic from the sets of Chandu Champion with Kabir Khan |url=https://www.filmfare.com/news/bollywood/kartik-aaryan-shares-the-first-pic-from-the-sets-of-chandu-champion-with-kabir-khan-59810.html |url-status=live |archive-url=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 |archive-date=1 August 2023 |access-date=2023-08-01 |website=filmfare.com |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=2023-08-01 |title=Chandu Champion first look: Kartik Aaryan looks sharp as he turns 'Real Hero' |url=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 |url-status=live |archive-url=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 |archive-date=1 August 2023 |access-date=2023-08-01 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref> | |||
==See also== | ==See also== | ||
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| Nickname(s) | Chandu Champion | |||||||||||||
| Nationality | Indian | |||||||||||||
| Born | 1 November 1944 (age 81)[1] Sangli, Maharashtra | |||||||||||||
| Military career | ||||||||||||||
| Allegiance |  India | |||||||||||||
| Service/ |  Indian Army | |||||||||||||
| Rank | Craftsman | |||||||||||||
| Unit |  EME | |||||||||||||
| Awards |  Padma Shri | |||||||||||||
| Sport | ||||||||||||||
| Country | India | |||||||||||||
| Sport | Swimming, javelin, slalom, table tennis, shot put, Boxing | |||||||||||||
| Disability | Yes | |||||||||||||
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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 throw, precision javelin throw, and wheelchair slalom. He was a finalist in all three events.[2][3] In 2018, he was awarded with the Padma Shri.[4] He was also awarded the Arjuna Award for Lifetime Achievement in 2024, which was presented to him in January 2025.
Biography[edit | edit source]
Petkar was born in Peth Islampur village of Sangli district of Maharashtra state.[5] 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.[6] He was private or jawan of the craftsman rank in the Corps of Electronics and Mechanical Engineers (EME) in the Indian Army.[7] 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,[8] Petkar was originally a boxer at EME, Secunderabad. After he got disabled, he switched to swimming and other sports.[9] He participated in table tennis at the 1968 Summer Paralympics and cleared the first round. He won four medals in swimming.[10]
He was later employed by TELCO in Pune. On the 20th March 2018, Murlikant was awarded the Padma Shri Award for his sports achievement.[10]
In media[edit | edit source]
Biographical film[edit | edit source]
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.[11][12]
See also[edit | edit source]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "Padmashri Muralikant Petkar – India's First Paralympic Gold Medalist". Archived from the original on 3 February 2023. Retrieved 3 February 2023.
- ↑ "Athlete Search Results". Athletes at the Paralympics. IPC. Archived from the original on 31 August 2012. Retrieved 8 August 2012.
- ↑ Note: Wheelchair Slalom was an event at the Summer Paralympics from 1964 to 1988., topendsports.com, accessed 28 Sept 2025.
- ↑ "Padma awards 2018 announced, MS Dhoni, Sharda Sinha among 85 recipients: Here's complete list". India TV. 25 January 2018. Archived from the original on 26 January 2018. Retrieved 26 January 2018.
- ↑ "Life Journey – Padmashri Muralikant Petkar". Archived from the original on 3 February 2023. Retrieved 3 February 2023.
- ↑ "Murlikant Petkar: From War Hero to India's First". Cross Barriers. 12 August 2024. Retrieved 13 August 2024.
- ↑ "Sainik Samachar: The Pictorial Weekly of the Armed Forces". Director of Public Relations, Ministry of Defence. 22 May 1981. Archived from the original on 9 August 2024. Retrieved 22 September 2016 – via Google Books.
- ↑ "Sainik Samachar: The Pictorial Weekly of the Armed Forces". Director of Public Relations, Ministry of Defence. 22 May 1981. Archived from the original on 9 August 2024. Retrieved 22 September 2016 – via Google Books.
- ↑ "TOI e-paper article".
- ↑ 10.0 10.1 "Occupational Therapy and Rehabilitation in Asia". 22 May 1973. Archived from the original on 9 August 2024. Retrieved 22 September 2016 – via Google Books.
- ↑ "Kartik Aaryan shares the first pic from the sets of Chandu Champion with Kabir Khan". filmfare.com. Archived from the original on 1 August 2023. Retrieved 1 August 2023.
- ↑ "Chandu Champion first look: Kartik Aaryan looks sharp as he turns 'Real Hero'". The Times of India. 1 August 2023. ISSN 0971-8257. Archived from the original on 1 August 2023. Retrieved 1 August 2023.