Anand Arnold (born 1987) is the first wheelchair-using bodybuilder of India. He is from Ludhiana, Punjab.[1][2] In 2018, he won the silver medal in Mr. Olympia (Wheelchair) title.[3][4]

He was born to Arnold in 1987.[1] At the age of 13, Arnold won the first bodybuilding title. Two years later, he was diagnosed with spinal cancer, leading to paralysis from the neck down. After three years of being confined to the bed, he resumed training while reliant on the wheelchair.[2][5] Arnold has won the Mr. India (Wheelchair) title four times, and the Mr. Punjab (Wheelchair) title twelve times.[6] In 2015, the biography titled Weightless: A True Story Of Courage And Determination was written by the American author, Allen Woodman.[7]

Recognition

Year Competition Category Medal / Rank Ref.
2019 Arnold Sports Festival Pro Men's Wheelchair Third [8]
2018 Mr. Olympia Mr. Olympia (Wheelchair) Silver [3]
2000 Mr. Gold Gold

References

  1. ^ a b Man paralysed by cancer at the age of 15 goes on to become champion bodybuilder
  2. ^ a b "He Beat Both Cancer And Paralysis To Become India's First Wheelchair Bodybuilder". indiatimes.com. 21 April 2015. Retrieved 17 August 2019.
  3. ^ a b Bagga, Bhrigu (6 June 2019). "Want to mentor people from humble backgrounds: Mary Kom". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 17 August 2019.
  4. ^ Murthy, Neeraja (21 August 2017). "The 1 habit of mentally strong people". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 20 August 2019.
  5. ^ "Paralysed man becomes bodybuilding champ". NewsComAu. 18 April 2015. Retrieved 17 August 2019.
  6. ^ Spinal injury survivors remain unfazed by their suffering
  7. ^ "Muscle On Wheels: Story of India's first wheelchair-bound bodybuilder". India Today. 13 September 2015. Retrieved 17 August 2019.
  8. ^ Armstrong, Megan. "Arnold Sports Festival Results 2019: Saturday Results, Highlights and Reaction". Bleacher Report. Retrieved 17 August 2019.
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