Paralympics bronze medallist Sundar Singh Gurjar says had suicidal thoughts in 2016, 'Coach pulled me out'
3 years, 6 months ago

Paralympics bronze medallist Sundar Singh Gurjar says had suicidal thoughts in 2016, 'Coach pulled me out'

India Today  

Sundar Singh Gurjar battled the loss of a limb and then suicidal thoughts before winning bronze at the Paralympics. I did shot put for one-and-half years and after that my coach Mahavir Saini told me if you have to shine in your career you have to leave shot put and start javelin," he said. "My first focus would be on Para Asian Games and the World Championships next year but the final target is Paris," he said. Sundar has been working as an officer in Rajasthan government's forest department along side compatriots Avani Lekhara and Devendra Jhajharia since November last year but he got his first salary just after winning the Paralympic medal.

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Sundar Singh Gurjar: I had suicidal thoughts but coach pulled me out
3 years, 6 months ago

Sundar Singh Gurjar: I had suicidal thoughts but coach pulled me out

The Hindu  

Javelin thrower Sundar Singh Gurjar, who won his maiden Paralympic bronze, battled not just loss of limb but also suicidal thoughts not too long ago. READ | Devendra Jhajharia, Sundar Singh Gurjar win silver and bronze in javelin at Tokyo Paralympics Sundar didn't lose hope though and with the unflinching support of his coach, he returned to the turf in …

I Had Suicidal Thoughts But Coach Pulled Me Out: Sundar Singh Gurjar
3 years, 6 months ago

I Had Suicidal Thoughts But Coach Pulled Me Out: Sundar Singh Gurjar

News 18  

He battled not just loss of limb but also suicidal thoughts not too long ago and as javelin thrower Sundar Singh Gurjar celebrated his maiden Paralympic bronze, he couldn’t help but be thankful to the people who drew him out of the abyss, especially his coach Mahavir Saini. Till 2015, Sundar competed in able-bodied competitions and was even a part …

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4 years, 7 months ago

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The Hindu  

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