Bhim Bahadur Kumar, 41-years old, looks on as he prepares for the Paris Paralympics 2024. Bhim Bahadur Kumar, 41-years old, a retired army soldier from Gorkha, Nepal, faced a life-changing event during the Maoist insurgency when he lost one of his legs in an ambush at the age of 22-years old in Bhojpur district. Bhim had many suicidal thoughts and struggled with feelings of hopelessness for a long time. However, he gradually gained hope and confidence after receiving an artificial leg. By 32-years old, Bhim began swimming professionally, dedicating himself to the sport and gradually reclaiming
Bhim Bahadur Kumar, 41-years old, looks on as he prepares for the Paris Paralympics 2024. Bhim Bahadur Kumar, 41-years old, a retired army soldier from Gorkha, Nepal, faced a life-changing event during the Maoist insurgency when he lost one of his legs in an ambush at the age of 22-years old in Bhojpur district. Bhim had many suicidal thoughts and struggled with feelings of hopelessness for a long time. However, he gradually gained hope and confidence after receiving an artificial leg. By 32-years old, Bhim began swimming professionally, dedicating himself to the sport and gradually reclaiming his strength and abilities. Despite this tragedy, Bhim's spirit turned into an inspiration for many.
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