Impact story · Kadapa district, Andhra Pradesh
Proddatur Subhash
Bijapur Blasters · Playing for 7 years
Finding strength and freedom on the cricket pitch
From a farming family in Kadapa to the Bijapur Blasters, Proddatur Subhash found a life-changing platform through DMSA — building unbreakable confidence and inspiring others.
Told in Subhash’s own words
Chapter 1 · Roots
Growing up in Kadapa
Subhash comes from a poor farming family in a village in Kadapa district, Andhra Pradesh, with an elder sister, an elder brother and a younger brother. At two, a fever led to polio.
Daily life meant real physical struggle — crawling, or standing with crutches — but a deep passion for cricket never faded.
When the wheelchair provided to play cricket, it is very supportive device as well it builds the self-confident.
Chapter 2 · Turning point
Discovering wheelchair cricket
Playing cricket on crutches was exhausting, and higher-level competition felt out of reach. Discovering DMSA changed that: a specialised wheelchair made the game smooth, safe and dynamic, and reignited a long-held passion.
With DMSA
How DMSA stood with Subhash
DMSA provided a wheelchair designed for cricket. Instead of struggling on crutches, Subhash could play with proper equipment — and with respect and dignity. It built self-confidence and self-esteem, and a platform where ability could shine.
What DMSA provided
- A wheelchair designed for playing cricket
- Self-confidence and self-esteem
- A platform to show abilities
Chapter 3 · On the field
Representing the Bijapur Blasters
Small matches like the Roshan Cup were early milestones. The proudest moment was selection for the Bijapur Blasters in Season 3 of the Karnataka Wheelchair Premier League — a joyful first, made possible by DMSA, the team owners and Cognizant volunteers.
7
Years playing
S3
First selection, Bijapur Blasters
Very happy to first time to represent for Bijapur Blasters team with the support of Divyaang Myithri Sports Academy.
Scorecard
Proddatur Subhash- From
- Kadapa district, Andhra Pradesh
- Team
- Bijapur Blasters, KWPL Season 3
- Playing for
- 7 years
- Early milestone
- The Roshan Cup
- Would love next
- Wheelchair basketball and handball
Chapter 4 · Life today
Beyond the boundary
Moving from crutches to a wheelchair brought a new sense of freedom and dignity on the field. Team owners, volunteers and the academy built a welcoming community, and the Bijapur Blasters gave Subhash countless happy memories. Today Subhash balances work with an ongoing journey in wheelchair cricket.
Chapter 5 · Road ahead
Expanding horizons
Subhash would love DMSA to expand into more sports — wheelchair basketball and wheelchair handball — so many more people can show their abilities.
A message to you
I am very thanking to DMSA and those sponsors who supported for this tournament, creating a good platform to show our abilities.
— Proddatur Subhash
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