Change in the course of life
In the year 1981 at the age of 16, I joined the Jr. College after passing my S.S.C. with high
Dreams. On 6th August 1981, I met the tragic railway accident and amputated both legs
above knee, which made me 100% disabled man.
- Name – Satyaprakash Matasaran Tiwari
- Date of Birth – 06 April 1966
Life after tragic accident
The accident made me to live in this world depending on others, but my Doctors,
Rehabilitation centers and well-wishers gave me courage hope to live again with dignity.
I developed strong will power, determination and positive thinking I wanted to prove
myself better than the able one. No one to be disappointed with my tragic accident, I
overcome all adversity by keeping myself busy with my various hobbies and talents.
Having a great passion for Sports I trained myself taking great pains and without any
Professional and Financial help. Soaring me to heights.
My burning desire helped me to success and participate in many State, National and
International Sports events for Physically Challenged persons (Para Sports). At such
events I did not just participated but also won International Medals for India (Attached
International Summer Sheet for reference). Apart from this, I have won several Medals
and Awards at National and State level Para Sports meet.
Government of India has honored me with Prestigious Dhyan Chand Sport Award-2020,
Government of Maharashtra has recognized my efforts and dedication by awarding me
the prestigious Shiv Chhatrapati Award for the year 1999-2000 as a Sports Person
(Highest Sports Award in Sports category in State).
After the retirement from active sports in 2014, I have been associated with Paralympic
Sports Association of Maharashtra and some other N.G.O to encourage and motivate
Para Sports Persons.
I always try to provide my active support to Para Games, which is held at State Level as
well as at National Level, especially in the field of Para Athletics, Para Badminton and Para
Swimming. In my manager ship, Maharashtra Swimming team won National
Championship after 13 years in 2016 and we are continuing to retain the Championship
position. I have been involved in guiding, training and advising physically challenged sports
persons, some of those reached to an International level and achieved the prestigious award
“Shiv Chhatrapati Purushkar” from State of Maharashtra.
Recently in the year 2017-2018 I have been awarded with Shiv Chhatrapati Award for
Coaching from Government of Maharashtra.
I am the lone bread earner of my family, I am self-employed running my own business
and living a happy and dignified family life.
Laurels of life:
During Playing Career
1.1 Awarded with Prestigious Dhyan Chand National Sport Award -2020
1.2 9 International Medals in recognized Para Events (FESPIC GAME (Known as
Para Asian Games), World Games, Asia Cup etc.
1.3 7 International Medals in Open Para Events (Belgium Open Championship,
Indo-Russian Event etc.).
1.4 Only Indian to Win Medal in Para Badminton Doubles (Wheel chair Category
FESPIC Game (Para Asian Games) 2006)
1.5 Played Para Asian Games in the years 1999, 2002, 2006, 2010.
1.6 Participated in National Para Sports meet from 1994 – 2014.
1.7 National Para Badminton (Wheelchair Doubles Category) winner 2004-2013.
1.8 Represented India from 1999 – 2013 including major Para Sports
Tournaments (FESPIC GAME (Known as Para Asian Games), World Games,
Asia Cup, Asian Championship etc.)
Awards and Felicitations
2.1 Dhyan Chand Awardee -2020 (Government of India)
2.2 Shiv Chhatrapati Awardee (Maharashtra State Highest Sport Award).
2.3 LIONS INTERNATIONAL GOLD AWARD 2006.
2.4 Have been also felicitated by various organization with Krida Gaurav
Samman, Samaj Bhushan Purushkar, Marathi Gaurav Purushkar, Nirdhaar
Purushkar, Mumbai Mahanagar Palika Purushkar, Lions Club, Sports
Federation of India for Disabled, All India Institute of Physical Medicine and
Rehabilitation Center.
2.5 Also, felicitated by Bharat Ratan Shri Sachin Tendulkar, Padma Bhushan
Shri Rahul Dravid and Shri Pullela Gopichand.
2.6 Was part of the Team where for the first time cash reward to the Medal
Winner of FESPIC Games 1999 Bangkok Para sportsman was announced by
then Prime Minister, Mr. ATAL BIHARI VAJPAYEE.
2.7 Shiv Chhatrapati Purushkar (Coaching) 2017-2018
2.8 I am also felicitated by eminent people like Mrs. Sonia Gandhi, Late Shri.
Gurudas Kamat, Mr. Nitin Gadkari, Late Shri. Promod Mahajanji, Mr.
Udhav Thackeray, Mr. Narayan Rane, Mr Kirt Somaya etc.
2.9 I am also part of a book called “Courage Beyond Compare” wrote by former
Badminton Champion Mr. Sanjay Sharma and Medini Sharma.
After Active Sport Career
3.1 Organizing Committee member of Para Sports Games Maharashtra 2015.
3.2 Chief Official of Athletics Events for Para Sports Games Maharashtra 2015.
3.3 Team Manager of Maharashtra National Para Athletic Team 2016 and 2018.
3.4 Team Manager of Maharashtra Para National Swimming Team 2017, 2017-18
(In both the years Team won the National Championship Award).
3.5 Active participation member in conducting and organizing State Para
Swimming Championship (2004 – 2019).
3.6 Chief Official in State Para Athletics Championship 2018.
3.7 Head Coach of Para Badminton Training Camp organized by Para Sports
Association Mumbai 2019.
3.8 Coaching, Guiding and Motivating Physically Challenged Sports Persons
especially in the field of Athletics, Badminton and Swimming.
3.9 Shiv Chhatrapati Purushkar for Coaching 2017-18 (Maharashtra State
Government).
INTERNATIONAL
SATYAPRAKASH M. TIWARI (SHIV CHATRAPATI AWARDWEE, 1999-2000)
TOTAL MEDALS IN INTERNATIONAL GAMES UPTO DEC- 2013
| Sr.No. | Name of Competion | Organized By | Venue | Year |
| 1 a b c | FESPIC GAMES (ASIAN GAMES) BANKOK. 3rd Place (Bronze Medal) in Shot Put. 3rd Place (Bronze Medal) in Javelin Throw. 4th Place in Discuss Throw. | FESPIC FEDERATION | BANKOK (THAILAND) | JAN-99 |
| 2 a b c | BELGIUM OPEN CHAMPIONSHIP. 1st Place (Gold Medal) in Shot Put. 1st Place (Gold Medal) in Discuss Throw. 1st Place (Gold Medal) in Javelin Throw. | BELGIUM PARALYMPIC COMMITTEE | ANTWERP (BELGIUM) | MAY-02 |
| 3 a | FESPIC GAMES (ASIAN GAMES) BUSAN. Participated. | FESPIC FEDERATION | BUSAN (SOUTH KOREA) | OCT-02 |
| 4 a b | WORLD CUP BADMINTON 2002. 2nd Place (Silver Medal) in Men’s Doubles (Sitting). 4th Place in Men’s Single. | IBAD CDSAI | BANGALORE (INDAI) | DEC-02 |
| 5 a b c | ASIAN PARALYMPIC BADMINTON CUP. 3rd Place (Bronze Medal) in Men’s Double (Wheel Chair). Quarter Finalist in Men’s Single (Wheel Chair). 2nd Place (Silver Medal) in Men’s double (Sitting). | ASIAN PARALYMPIC COMMITTEE | KUALALUMPUR (MALASIA) | JULY-04 |
| 6 a | WORLD BADMINTON CHANPIONSHIP. Quarter Finalist In Men’s Double. (Wheel Chair) | IBAD | HSINCHU (TAIWAN) | OCT-05 |
| 7 a b c d | INDO – RUSSIAN INTERNATIONAL SPORTS MEET FOR DISABLED 2005. 1st Place (Gold Medal) in Shot Put. 2nd Place (Silver Medal) in Discuss Throw. 2nd Place (Silver Medal) in Men’s Double T.T. 3rd Place (Bronze Medal) in Javelin Throw. | MOBILITY INDIA | LUCKNOW (INDIA) | DEC 05 |
| 8 a b | FESIPIC GAMES (ASIAN GAMES) KUALALUMPUR 3rd Place (Bronze Medal) in Badminton Men’s Double (Wheel Chair) Quarter Finalist in Badminton Men’s Single (Wheel Chair) | FESIPIC FEDERATION | KUALALUMPUR (MALASIA) | NOV- DEC -06 |
| 9 a | WORLD BADMINTON CHANPIONSHIP. Participated. | IBAD | BANKOK (THAILAND) | OCT- NOV- 07 |
| 10 a b | 2nd ASIAN PARALYMPIC BADMINTON CUP. 3rd Place (Bronze Medal) in Men’s Double (Wheel Chair). Quarter Finalist in Men’s Single (Wheel Chair) | ASIAN PARALYMPIC COMMITTEE | BANGALORE (INDIA) | DEC-08 |
| 11 a b | IWAS WORLD GAME 1st Place (Gold Medal) in Badminton Men’s Double (Wheel Chair) 3rd Place (Bronze Medal) in Badminton Men’s Single | IWAS COMMITTEE | BANGALORE (INDIA) | NOV, DEC-09 |
| 12 | ASIAN PARA TABEL TENNIS CHAMPIONSHIP Participated | JORDAN PARALYMPIC ASSOCIATION | AMMAN (JORDAN) | OCT 2010 |
| 13 | ASIAN PARA GAMES Participated Wheel Chair Badminton | ASIAN PARALYMPIC COMMITTEE | GUANGZHOU (CHINA) | DEC 2010 |
| 14 | WORLD BADMINTON CHAMPIONSHIP Participated wheel chair Singles and Doubles. | WBF | DORTMUND (GERMANY) | NOV 2013 |
TOTAL MEDALS IN INTERNATIONAL GAMES UPTO DEC- 2009
GOLD – 05 SILVER – 04 BRONZE – 07
Participated in every edition of Standard Chartered Mumbai Marathon under
Wheel Chair Event.
Awards and Recognitions (State/NGO Awards)
- Dhyan Chand National Sports Award ( Government of India ) 2020
- Shiv Chhatrapati Award (Player) (Maharashtra State Highest Sport Award) 1999-2000
- LIONS INTERNATIONAL GOLD AWARD 2006
- Shiv Chhatrapati Purushkar (Coaching) (Maharashtra State Award) 2017-18
- Kailash Path Singhania Award(NASEOH, INDIA) 2014
- Krida Gaurav Samman 2014
- Samaj Bhushan Purushkar 2008
- Marathi Gaurav Purushkar 2018
- Nirdhaar Purushkar 2007
- Mumbai Mahanagar Palika Purushkar 2019
- All India Institute of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Center. 2011-12
Contribution Details (Para Sports)
- Organizing Committee member of Para Sports Games Maharashtra 2015
- Chief Official of Athletics Events for Para Sports Games Maharashtra 2015
- Team Manager of Maharashtra National Para Athletic Team 2016–2018
- Team Manager of Maharashtra Para National Swimming Team (In both the years Team won the National Championship Award) 2017-18
- Active participation member in conducting and organizing State Para Swimming Championship. 2004- 2019
- Chief Official in State Para Athletics Championship 2018
- Head Coach of Para Badminton Training Camp organized by Para Sports Association Mumbai 2019
- Coaching, Guiding and Motivating Physically Challenged Sports Persons specially in the field of Athletics, Badminton and Swimming Till Date