Impact story · Harihar taluk, Davanagere district
Mallikarjun V S
All-rounder · Judicial department, Dharwad
Playing cricket from a wheelchair changed everything
Mallikarjun V S found a renewed path through wheelchair cricket at DMSA. From roots in Harihar to representing Karnataka and working in the judicial department, cricket drives strength, fitness and joy.
Told in Mallikarjun’s own words
Chapter 1 · Roots
Growing up in Harihar
Mallikarjun was born and raised in Ditur village, Harihar taluk — a normal, healthy, active childhood alongside parents and three sisters, with schooling in Harihar and Davanagere.
Later, a spinal injury made standing and walking difficult. Playing cricket again seemed impossible; all that was left was watching from the sidelines.
Chapter 2 · Turning point
Discovering wheelchair cricket
Praveen Angadi introduced Mallikarjun to Shiva and Divyaang Myithri Sports Academy in Bengaluru, and that first visit opened a new world.
Before DMSA there was a belief that disability meant never playing cricket again. Discovering that wheelchair cricket allows full batting, bowling and fielding brought immense joy.
After going to Divyaang Myithri Sports Academy, I learned that we can play cricket even in a wheelchair.
With DMSA
How DMSA stood with Mallikarjun
DMSA provided the platform to learn wheelchair cricket — how to field, bat and bowl. Regular guidance from coaches, from founders Shiva Prasad and Dileep, and from dedicated volunteers made continuous improvement possible. The volunteers are a constant source of motivation and respect.
What DMSA provided
- Wheelchair cricket skills: batting, bowling and fielding
- Daily guidance from coaches and players
- Motivation and support from volunteers
Chapter 3 · On the field
Representing Karnataka
The proudest moment: representing Karnataka at the nationals for the first time.
Every day at DMSA brings something new to learn, with coaches and teammates always ready to help — fuelling a deep passion for the sport.
My proudest moment is definitely representing Karnataka in the nationals for the first time.
Scorecard
Mallikarjun V S- From
- Ditur village, Harihar taluk, Davanagere
- Plays as
- All-rounder
- Proudest moment
- Representing Karnataka at the nationals
- Works in
- The judicial department, Dharwad district
- Introduced by
- Praveen Angadi
Chapter 4 · Life today
Beyond the boundary
Life off the field
Playing competitive wheelchair cricket and representing the state has brought immense happiness, helping Mallikarjun open up and connect with teammates. The game's physical demands inspired a strict commitment to physiotherapy and fitness.
Work and independence
Mallikarjun works in the judicial department in Dharwad district, balancing professional responsibilities with a fitness routine driven by a love for cricket.
Chapter 5 · Road ahead
Looking ahead
The focus is on improving every day and living up to the trust the team has placed in Mallikarjun — growing the game while honouring the support received from DMSA.
A message to you
DMSA support from sponsors and volunteers is the reason we can play cricket today. We are deeply grateful to Shiva Prasad, Dileep, and the entire team.
— Mallikarjun V S
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