A devastating collision with a wild nilgai has sidelined para-badminton sensation Manoj Sarkar, the Arjuna Award-winning athlete from Rudrapur. The Hardoi highway accident has him fighting for recovery in Lucknow.
Traveling companions confirmed the group left Lucknow aiming for home when disaster hit near Sandila. The car’s sudden swerve to avoid the beast led to a pipeline crash in Raison, injuring everyone aboard.
Sarkar, critically hurt, received initial care locally before transfer. His record gleams: world number one status, 18 golds internationally, 2018 Arjuna Award, and Tokyo 2020 Paralympic bronze – testaments to unyielding spirit.
The sports fraternity mourns this setback, urging enhanced road vigilance against wildlife. Officials probe the site, emphasizing safety protocols for athletes traversing inter-state routes.
Sarkar’s fans hold breath for positive news, reflecting on his inspirational path. This episode amplifies calls for safer infrastructure, blending human achievement with everyday road risks.