Varun Bhati: The Man Who Battled Polio & Won the Paralympic Bronze

The Quint takes a look at the highlights of Rio Paralympics bronze medallist Varun Bhati’s Para career.

Varun Bhati. (Photo: AP)

Varun Bhati won the bronze medal in the high jump event at the Rio Paralympics after clearing a jump of 1.86m.

The 21-year-old was diagnosed with polio at a young age, which led to one of his legs becoming deformed.

The Quint takes a look at the highlights of Bhati’s Para career.