Manoharan- A man beyond everyone's Vision

Sozhipalayam- A place that is not much heard previously. But not anymore. A person named "Manoharan" from this little village emerged to grab a Bronze medal at "Commonwealth Games" conducted at Port Elizabeth, South Africa in the year 2016. The following words will definitely make you raise your eyebrows. Manoharan failed in his Tenth standard due to some difficulties. As the old adage goes "Failures are stepping stones for your success", it was after that moment when his life stepped into the staircase of success. When his life was in question mark, he joined in a plastic company as a Coolie. There was a Karate Class in a distance of about one and a half kilometers. He joined the Judo class and his first coach was Marimuthu. After joining the Judo class, his concentration power had tremendously increased. He got trained for about seven years at "Judo Bodhidharma Gurukulam". As time changed, he became a coach for Dr.Anantharaman. Through Anantharaman, he got introduced to Uma Shankar, a Judo coach at Sports Development Authority of Tamilnadu. After three years of rigorous hardwork and training, the following table lists the feathers added to his cap.

Game	Place	Medals won
World Judo Championship 2011-2012	Lucknow,Uttar Pradesh	Silver
World Judo Championship 2012-2013	Delhi	Silver
World Judo Championship 2013-2014	Delhi	Gold
International Asian Para Games 2013-2014	South Korea	Bronze
World Judo Championship 2015	Delhi	Gold
World Judo Championship 2016	Uttar Pradesh	Gold
Commonwealth Games 2016	Port Elizabeth, South Africa	Bronze

 Manoharan claims "Bruce Lee" as his inspiration. He proudly states that "I stood as an Indian Player in the stage of Commonwealth games only because of Lit The Light". He dedicates the award and appreciation to his Master , friends and Lit the Light.  Not only does he stop here, his further aim is to participate in Olympics. His long term goal is to open a Sports Academy for Blind people, so that every talented blind person shines in the Universe. Lit the Light wishes him great success. Kudos to your efforts!! He is truly an inspiration to every soul!

Article by Sujatha