Farman Basha is widely regarded as one of the most promising sportsman in the world of power lifting.
His story is an inspiring one in many ways. Born to a poor family in Karnataka, Basha got polio when he was a year old.
He started power lifting after his neighbour introduced him to sports for persons with physical disabilities. He uses calipers and a wheelchair to move around.
Basha first represented India at the 2012 Summer Paralympics in London. He won a silver bronze medal at the 2010 Asian Para Games in China, which was later upgraded to a silver.
He won the Arjuna Award in 2008.