Champ who forges ahead with second-hand cycle

TWENTY-TWO year old Damarasingi Ganesh has cleared several hurdles on his way to secure seven medals, including three gold, at several State-level cycling competitions.

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He was able to achieve all this with a second-hand bicycle that youngsters in his village bought for him after pooling money. Although he has participated in several national and international-level competitions, his financial condition has prevented him from forging ahead.

So far, his parents, both daily wage workers, have supported him in his career as neither the government nor any sponsors have come forward to help him.