Happy National Sports Day 2025! 🏏🏆 Today, we celebrate the birth anniversary of the legendary hockey wizard, Major Dhyan Chand, and honor the spirit of sportsmanship that he embodied. National Sports Day is a reminder of the importance of discipline, teamwork, and resilience in our lives. As we celebrate this special day, let’s pledge toContinue reading “National Sports Day 2025”
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Soar Like an Eagle: A Life Lesson from the Skies
In the vast skies, the only bird that dares to attack an eagle is the crow. It doesn’t strike head-on or with force. Instead, the crow perches on the eagle’s back and pecks at its neck, trying to irritate and provoke. But the eagle majestic and powerful does not react. It doesn’t fight back. ItContinue reading “Soar Like an Eagle: A Life Lesson from the Skies”
Get Ready for the Most Awaited Celebration of Inclusion and Accessibility! 🌟 International Purple Fest 2025:
We are thrilled to announce that the International Purple Fest 2025 is just around the corner! 🎉 Scheduled to take place from October 9th to 12th, 2025, this four-day extravaganza promises to be a game-changer in promoting accessibility, inclusivity, and empowerment for persons with disabilities. What to Expect? 🤔 The International Purple Fest 2025 willContinue reading “Get Ready for the Most Awaited Celebration of Inclusion and Accessibility! 🌟 International Purple Fest 2025:”
Conquering the Himalayas: My Journey to Annapurna Base Camp
As I sit down to write about my incredible journey to the Annapurna Base Camp, I am filled with a mix of emotions – pride, joy, and a sense of accomplishment. In April 2025, I, Ritesh Narayan Vaigankar, became the first Goan with a severe disability to successfully complete the Annapurna Base Camp trek inContinue reading “Conquering the Himalayas: My Journey to Annapurna Base Camp”
Taking the Plunge: My Journey into Para Swimming
July 13th, 2024, was a day I’ll never forget – the day I finally took my first swimming lesson! As a person with disabilities, I’ve always been fascinated by the water, but never had the chance to learn how to swim. That lack of knowledge has kept me from enjoying pool days and beach trips,Continue reading “Taking the Plunge: My Journey into Para Swimming”
Embracing Determination
When everyone else says you cannot, determination says, “YES YOU CAN.” Welcome to the official blog of Ritesh Vaigankar, a space where inspiration meets action, and where the impossible becomes possible. I am Ritesh Vaigankar, a below-knee amputee, and I am here to motivate people, especially Persons with Disabilities, to embrace their potential and liveContinue reading “Embracing Determination”
Featured in “The GOAN” Everyday Newspaper #Grateful For The #Opportunity
“Overcoming amputation after electrocution, this youth wins hearts” By BHARATI PAWASKARÂ |Â JUNE 18, 2024, 12:11 AM IST PANAJIDespite facing the immense challenges of being a person with a disability and surviving a high-tension electric shock, Ritesh Narayan Vaigankar never allowed himself to succumb to the belief that there was no place for someone like him inContinue reading “Featured in “The GOAN” Everyday Newspaper #Grateful For The #Opportunity”
“KEEP IN MIND”
1. Don’t advertise your happy marriage on social media. 2. Do not advertise pregnancy on social media. 3. Don’t advertise your kids achievements on social media. 4. Don’t advertise your expensive buys on social media. UNDERSTAND THIS ABOUT LIFE… 1. Not everyone is going to be happy for you. 2. Most of the “nice” commentsContinue reading ““KEEP IN MIND””
“Be!ng Different”
Accidents do happen, it happened with me too, with a smile on face … I overcome the bedridden days school. after amputation of my right foot Spent months prior learning to walk with the new prosthetic leg. Join school, completed diploma and stood among the class toppers, then join a MNC company and now workingContinue reading ““Be!ng Different””
Embracing Support: The Key to Success
In a world where the myth of the self-made individual, it’s essential to recognize the truth: no one succeeds alone. Behind every success story lies a network of support, guidance, and collaboration. “I did it on my own” may sound like a badge of honor, but in reality, it often reflects insecurity and a senseContinue reading “Embracing Support: The Key to Success”
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