Impact story · Kerali, Koppal district
Huligesha
All-rounder · Wheelchair cricketer
From Kerali village to the national stage
From Kerali village in Koppal to the national stage, Huligesha found strength, community and purpose through wheelchair cricket with DMSA — and dreams of becoming India's next top batsman.
Told in Huligesha’s own words
Chapter 1 · Roots
Roots and early life
Huligesha grew up in Kerali village, Koppal, in a family of five with parents, a brother and a sister, with a locomotive disability from birth affecting both hands and legs.
Life before sport was quiet, navigating the barriers a person with a disability faces in a rural setting. Family was a steady anchor, and those early years built a resilience that would later define Huligesha on the pitch.
Chapter 2 · Turning point
Discovering wheelchair cricket
While exploring YouTube, Huligesha came across DMSA and wheelchair cricket. Seeing others with disabilities play sparked an instant connection, and Huligesha reached out straight away.
The academy became the gateway to a structured sporting community — and a casual online discovery became a lifelong passion.
With DMSA
How DMSA stood with Huligesha
DMSA opened doors that had been closed: the support to play, a community where athletes with disabilities thrive, and a platform to show talent on regional and national stages. Huligesha speaks often of deep gratitude for that support.
What DMSA provided
- Comprehensive support to play cricket
- A way in, found through YouTube
- A supportive community for athletic growth
Chapter 3 · On the field
On the cricket pitch
A proudest moment came at Huligesha's first national tournament: a high-stakes match against Odisha, with the team taking home the runner-up trophy.
Training hard through the physical demands of the game, Huligesha has become a determined all-rounder.
It was my first national tournament, and we won the runner-up trophy against Odisha. I felt so proud.
Scorecard
Huligesha- From
- Kerali village, Koppal
- Plays as
- All-rounder
- Found DMSA
- Through YouTube
- Proudest moment
- Runner-up trophy at a first national tournament
- Dream
- To bat for India, and to start a business
Chapter 4 · Life today
Beyond the boundary
Life off the field
Cricket reshaped Huligesha's confidence and social circle. Where people once saw limitation, they now see an athlete — and friends, family and community treat Huligesha with new respect.
Work and independence
Alongside cricket, Huligesha works a full day, from 9 am to 6 pm — balancing a demanding schedule with rigorous training.
Chapter 5 · Road ahead
Dreams and future goals
Huligesha dreams of playing for India as its best batsman — and of starting a business, building a legacy of resilience and success.
I want to become an Indian future cricketer and best batsman, and also start a business in my life.
A message to you
DMSA registration helped me and many others receive vital support. I am very happy to be connected with DMSA, and we will continue to support the academy so it can help many more people.
— Huligesha
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