Dipak sargar

But Dipak Chandrakant Sargar: “Participation is more important than winning” is an oft-repeated quote in para sports. But Dipak Chandrakant Sargar, a para table tennis player from Sangli district in Maharashtra, has been an embodiment of resilience. Dipak is suffering from Progressive Muscular Dystrophy, a severe neurological condition that progressively affects one’s physical mobility. Despite the knowledge that he will be bedridden for life any time, Dipak has chosen sports to live life to the fullest.

Currently training under Gautam Kulkarni and Harish Pujari, Dipak is competing in the table tennis competition in the C1 category of the Khelo India Para Games 2025 here at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium.

Despite facing significant physical challenges, the transformative power of table tennis has not just provided him with an outlet, but has become a source of joy and fulfilment. Through competitive sports, Dipak demonstrates extraordinary resilience, turning potential limitations into opportunities for personal growth and inspiration.