Draft:Muhammad Aasim

Muhammed Aasim is from Velimanna in Kozhikode district in Kerala, India.[1] He was born without both arms and has a shortened right leg.[1] Medi

Early life

Muhammed Aasim is from Velimanna in Kozhikode district in Kerala, India.[1] He was born without both arms and has a shortened right leg.[1] Media reports have described his disability as approximately 90% physical impairment.[1]

He attended a government school in his village and later became involved in campaigns relating to school infrastructure and accessibility issues in the region.[1]

Swimming career

Aasim began swimming as a teenager.[1] In 2022, he swam across the Periyar River in Kerala after training under coach Saji Valasseril.[2]

He later competed in national and international para swimming events in the S2 classification.[1] In 2025, he participated in the World Para Swimming Series in Paris and was selected for the World Para Swimming Championships in Singapore.[1]

At the 2026 World Para Swimming Series in Gold Coast, Australia, Aasim was part of the Indian mixed 4×50 metre freestyle relay team that won a gold medal.[3]

Activism

According to The New Indian Express, Aasim has participated in campaigns relating to education access and disability awareness in Kerala.[1] Reports stated that he travelled by wheelchair to Thiruvananthapuram as part of a campaign concerning school infrastructure in his village.[1]

Awards and recognition

In 2024, The Times of India reported that Aasim was shortlisted as a finalist for the 17th International Children's Peace Prize.[4]

He has won medals at national para swimming competitions, including events held in Gwalior and Panaji.[5][6]

  1. ^ a b c d e f g h i "90% disability, 900% determination: Kerala para-swimmer redefines 'ability', one stroke at a time". The New Indian Express. 22 May 2025.
  2. ^ "Differently-abled teen braveheart from Kerala defies odds, swims through choppy Periyar currents". The New Indian Express. 29 January 2022.
  3. ^ "2026 Para Swimming World Series Australia – Results" (PDF). Swimming Australia.
  4. ^ "Aasim's vote with nose or leg to be a message for all". The Times of India. 26 April 2024.
  5. ^ "Aasim's vote with nose or leg to be a message for all". The Times of India. 26 April 2024.
  6. ^ "Aasim adds golden lustre to his global exploits". The New Indian Express. 27 February 2026.

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