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.

Jan 17, 2025 · The Murlikant Petkar story: How bureaucracy left a war veteran yearning for recognition Petkar’s long wait for that Arjuna Award ended as President Droupadi Murmu presented him with the bronze statue of the ace archer, a character from the epic Mahabharata. Published : Jan 17, 2025 20:30 IST , Chennai - 5 MINS READ

Murlikant Petkar is a former Indian athlete and Paralympic gold medalist. He made history by securing India’s first-ever gold medal in the Summer Paralympics Games in 1972 and setting a world record with a remarkable time of 37.33 seconds in the 50m freestyle swimming in …

In 1972, Murlikant Petkar won India its first-ever Paralympic gold medal in Heidelberg, Germany, for the 50 m freestyle swimming. Back then, he had set a world record of blazing across the waters in an impressive 37.33 seconds.

Aug 12, 2023 · Petkar, now 77, is a war hero and the winner of Indias first-ever Paralympics gold medal. He won the gold in the 50m freestyle (swimming) in 1972 in Heidelberg, Germany with a then world record time. And that after he had sustained multiple bullet wounds, nine to be precise, in the 1965 India-Pakistan war.

Murlikant Petkar is a former Indian athlete and a Paralympic gold medalist. He is known for winning the first Gold medal for India in Summer Paralympics in 1972, and also for setting a world record by finishing the 50m freestyle swimming in 37.33 seconds.

In 1972, Murlikant Petkar won India its first-ever Paralympic gold medal in Heidelberg, Germany, for the 50 m freestyle swimming. Back then, he had set a world record of blazing across the waters in an impressive 37.33 seconds.His career began in the Boys Battalion of the Indian Army, which saw him rise through the ranks to reach the war ...

Aug 12, 2021 · I n 1972, Murlikant Petkar won India its first-ever Paralympic gold medal in Heidelberg, Germany, for the 50 m freestyle swimming. Back then, he had set a world record of blazing across the waters in an impressive 37.33 seconds.

Aug 12, 2024 · Discover Murlikant Petkar's inspiring journey from war hero to India's first Paralympic champion, overcoming adversity with courage.

Mar 25, 2018 · But Murlikant Rajaram Petkar, 71, quickly shook off the flashback and stood upright in front of the President, greeting him in military style. The crutches tied to his forearms prevented him from...