Sridhar of Bengaluru has won several arm-wrestling medals, most of them gold, over the past six years
Armed with confidence: Neelamma of Belagavi, who won gold on her Dasara debut last year, returns to the arm-wrestling competition Sridhar of Bengaluru has won several arm-wrestling medals, most of them gold, over the past six years Armed with confidence: Neelamma of Belagavi, who won gold on her Dasara debut last year, returns to the arm-wrestling competition Sridhar of Bengaluru has won several arm-wrestling medals, most of them gold, over the past six years Mysuru: For Neelamma Shivappa Bagewadi and Sridhar , both 45, arm wrestling has transformed their lives, bringing medals, confidence and a sense of purpose. On her debut last year, she won gold and has since won a medal in every competition she has entered. Over six years, he has won many medals, most of them gold, at events in Delhi, Pune, Nagpur, Bengaluru, Mysuru, Odisha and Hyderabad. You Can Also Check: Gold Rate in Mysuru | Silver Rate in Mysuru | Bank Holidays in Mysuru | Public Holidays in Mysuru Stay updated with the latest Mysuru news.
Early this year, she competed in Gujarat and returned with a medal, an experience she says refreshed and re-energised her. She says this is her fourth competition. Sridhar, from Bommasandra village in Anekal taluk, Bengaluru, says arm wrestling changed his life completely. Polio-affected, he says his lower body is weak but his arms are strong, helping him take the sport seriously. Sridhar says sport gives people opportunities to travel, meet others and interact confidently.
Neelamma, from Sirsangi village in Saudathi taluk of Belagavi district, has been wheelchair-bound since childhood and spent years largely confined to her village, where she lives with her sister and nephew. Her life changed after she learnt about arm wrestling competitions and decided to participate. She is taking part in Dasara for the second time. In less than a year, Neelamma has collected multiple medals. Competing also made him realise that many people face greater struggles, keeping him motivated each day. He works at a panchayat office in Bengaluru and is married with two school-going children. Both have a message for others: Don’t feel upset about your body’s condition; explore what you can do and pursue it. Download the TOI App.