Sharath Gayakwad
Sharath Gayakwad is an ace paralympic swimmer
Motivational para-athlete energizing audiences on disability and sports.
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Location
bengaluru
Language
english
Years of Speaking
5+ years
About Sharath Gayakwad
Sharath Gayakwad is an ace paralympic swimmer. Born with a deformed left hand, he has scaled incredible heights as a swimmer.
Achievements
He was bestowed with the Arjuna Award in 2015. The swimmer broke PT Usha’s record for most no. of medals at any multi-discipline event, achieving this feat in the 2014 Asian Games by winning six medals. A winner in not just the pool but in life too. He was the first Indian swimmer to compete for the Paralympics in 2012. He also found a place in the Forbes’ 30 under 30 Asia 2017 list. While he is not winning laurels in swimming, Sharath is also running a start-up in the form of a joint venture providing a marketplace for practice gears & equipment for swimmers.
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Why Sharath Gayakwad?
Sharath Gayakwad is a great choice of motivation and keynote speaker when it comes to topics of winning despite disability related limitations, perseverance, power of focus and inspiring others in your personal journey. With growing awareness of people with disabilities at work, Sharath Gayakwad makes an awesome choice as speaker for your next corporate event.
Why Sharath Gayakwad ?
Born with a deformed left hand, Sharath Gayakwad defied all odds to become a record-breaking Paralympic swimmer. His journey makes waves in every room he enters.
Sharath’s story isn’t just about medals—it’s about mindset. He speaks powerfully on staying focused, pushing past limitations, and setting new benchmarks in life.
From the swimming pool to the stage, Sharath’s personal journey inspires professionals to overcome self-doubt and keep moving forward—stroke by stroke.
Sharath brings powerful perspective to conversations around disability inclusion, challenging stereotypes and inspiring companies to look beyond perceived limitations.
Whether in life or at work, Sharath's talks explore how victory lies in persistence, not perfection—and how disability is no match for determination.
Empower your teams with the presence of a true sportsman and role model. Sharath delivers not just a keynote—but a shift in perspective.
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