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”
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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”
Featured in “The GOAN” Everyday Newspaper #Grateful For The #Opportunity
“Overcoming amputation after electrocution, this youth wins hearts” By BHARATI PAWASKAR | 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”
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”
Happy World Table Tennis Day
Today, we celebrate a sport that brings people together across cultures, ages, and abilities. Table tennis, also known as ping pong, is more than just a game; it’s a source of joy and competition From casual matches in parks to intense tournaments on the international stage, table tennis has a universal appeal. Its fast-paced natureContinue reading “Happy World Table Tennis Day”
REFLECTION
You’ve only ever seen yourself in your reflection, photos or videos. You will never see yourself the way other people do, because your reflection is not you. You could be told everyday how beautiful you are by those around you, but you’ll never see, believe or feel it unless you start viewing yourself for everythingContinue reading “REFLECTION”
“being grateful”
How often we take things for granted. The simple gifts of seeing, speaking, hearing and so many more functions of life are so precious and so much in life is experienced through what we have been given Someone once said, “I was complaining that I don’t have shoes until I saw a person who didn’tContinue reading ““being grateful””
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