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Physically challenged cricketer composes para anthem
Updated On: 03 August, 2021 07:50 AM IST | Mumbai | Harit Joshi
“Being a physically challenged cricketer, I know the hardships that para athletes have to go through in life. So, the lyrics came naturally to me. But composing the anthem was a challenge because I wanted it to have that punch. Music is like meditation and I hope the anthem I have prepared helps boost our athletes to excel in Tokyo,” said Sanjeev.
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Physically challenged cricketer-cum-singer Sanjeev Singh
Physically challenged cricketer-cum-singer Sanjeev Singh was thrilled when he recently got a call from the Paralympics Committee of India (PCI) president Deepa Malik, requesting him to compose and sing an anthem to boost the morale of India’s contingent for the Tokyo Paralympics (August 24 to September 5).
Sanjeev, 29, whose left hand has been affected due to polio since he was two, is also a vocalist with a music band in Uttar Pradesh.
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