IT professional transforms lives of para table tennis players

CHENNAI: In the bustling metropolis of Coimbatore, where the relentless pulse of technology meets the yearning for human connection, a remarkable story unfolds. Not in the sterile glow of computer screens, but in the heart of a rehabilitation centre, where hope takes the form of a ping-pong ball.

Here, Meenakshi Chandran, a 34-year-old IT professional, is rewriting the rules of the game. For over a year, she has been a beacon of hope for aspiring para table tennis players, offering her expertise free of charge. She has shaped the skills of over 20 trainees, many of whom have bagged medals in tournaments like the Chief Minister’s Trophy and Khelo India 2023.