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Neeraj George Baby – Victory in spite of all odds

Neeraj George Baby – Victory in spite of all odds

Neeraj George Baby covers the badminton court with ease and smashes the shuttlecock into the opponent’s turf. Through fierce dedication and painstaking hard work, this 24-year-old differently-abled player triumphed over all odds to excel in this high energy sport. Neeraj, whose life took a shocking turn when his left leg had to be amputated because of bone tumour during school days, is the first player from Kerala to win an international level badminton championship for the differently-abled.

badminton player Neeraj Baby George wins two matches

badminton player Neeraj Baby George wins two matches

Kerala’s Neeraj Baby George registered two victories in the standing lower than knee (StL 2A) category in the National badminton championships for the differently abled at the Malleswaram Association courts, here on Friday.

Lifting the morale of the differently abled – Neeraj George

Lifting the morale of the differently abled – Neeraj George

Four differently abled men from Kerala, who successfully competed in the Para National Games held at Bellary, Karnataka last week know it better. Kerala athletes Joby Mathew, Neeraj George Baby, Renjith K.R. and Baiju C.S. shone in the Games hunting three golds, four silvers and a bronze.