Deepa Malik – Paralympic Silver Medallist, Rally Driver & More

Deepa Malik. (Photo: AP)

Deepa Malik bagged the silver medal in shot put at the Rio Paralympics and became the first Indian woman to win a medal at the event.

Though Malik is paralysed from the waist down due to a spinal tumour, the 45-year-old overcame adversity and became a successful businesswoman, rally driver, and athlete.

The Quint takes a look at Malik’s life story and highlights of her para career.