Anand Arnold (born 1987) is the first wheelchair-using bodybuilder of India. He is from Ludhiana, Punjab.Man paralysed by cancer at the age of 15 goes on to become champion bodybuilder In 2018, he won the silver medal in Mr. Olympia (Wheelchair) title.
He was born to Arnold in 1987. At the age of 13, Arnold won the first bodybuilding title. Two years later, he was diagnosed with spinal cancer, leading to paralysis from the neck down. After three years of being confined to the bed, he resumed training while reliant on a wheelchair. Arnold has won the Mr. India (Wheelchair) title four times, and the Mr. Punjab (Wheelchair) title twelve times.Spinal injury survivors remain unfazed by their suffering In 2015, the biography titled Weightless: A True Story Of Courage And Determination was written by the American author, Allen Woodman.
Recognition +YearCompetitionCategoryMedal / RankRef.2019Arnold Sports FestivalPro Men's WheelchairThird2018Mr. OlympiaMr. Olympia (Wheelchair)Silver2000Mr. GoldGold
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