Narayana Konganapalle

Started: He took up the sport in 2018. (sportstar.thehindu.com, 22 Apr 2024) Reason: He played kabaddi and football before joining the army, and he later acquired his impairment during army service. He was introduced to Para sports through the Indian Army in 2016 and first tried javelin before turning his focus to rowing. "At that time, Para rowing was being introduced in India. So the federation was looking for athletes with the right physique." (sportstar.thehindu.com, 22 Apr 2024; timesofindia.indiatimes.com, 19 Jun 2022) Ambition: To win a medal at the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris. (sportstar.thehindu.com, 22 Apr 2024) Milestones: He and his crewmate Anita became the first rowers representing India to win a medal at the Asian Para Games when they claimed silver in the mixed PR3 double sculls at the 2022 Games in Hangzhou, People's Republic of China. (SportsDeskOnline, 01 May 2024) Additional Info: OCCUPATION He joined the Indian Army in 2007. (timesofindia.indiatimes.com, 19 Jun 2022)