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How software developer Manasi Joshi became India's first para-badminton world champion
| Aug 06, 2021, 10:00:00 AM | TOI.in
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Manasi Joshi had her leg amputated at the age of 23 after an unfortunate motorbike accident. But Joshi didn’t lose any hope even after the accident. Fitted with a prosthetic leg, she returned to the court to pursue her passion. She found her true calling and inherent passion on the badminton court. Joshi is now an inspiration and a World Champion. She will be in action in Tokyo as badminton makes a debut at the 2020 Paralympics.
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