New Delhi, January 28, 2025: The launch ceremony of Padmashree Dr. Deepa Malik’s autobiographical book “Bring It On” was organized by Presidential Awards, Banyan Tribe, Blanky, and Straight Angle at Hotel Umrao, Delhi. Deepa Malik launched her book “Bring It On” at the book launch ceremony. After the book launch, Deepa Malik announced that much waited Presidential Awards will be held on 18th June 2025. . On this occasion, many dignitaries including the organizer of Presidential Awards Akhil Ghai, Abhishek Anand, Anu Agarwal, Saurabh Sharma, Sumit Gautam were present.
Deepa Malik said on this occasion that “Bring It On” not only a book, it is an adventurous journey of my life. It is a campaign to give new hope to people’s lives. It is the spirit of never giving up and making difficulties easier with your courage. Dr. Deepa Malik is a Padma Shri Khel Ratna Arjuna Award winner and is also the first Indian female Paralympic medalist.
Braving chest below paralysis for the last 25 years, Dr. Deepa Malik is India’s first Woman Paralympic Medalist and winner of 5 President of India awards, 4 Limca world records, 3 International Awards, 68 national & state medals, 23 international medals. Beyond sports, Deepa Malik is also India’s first paraplegic woman biker, swimmer & rallyist; a policy maker & social activist championing inclusion of persons with disabilities. Belonging to the defence family, Deepa Malik is an Army wife, daughter & daughter in law. In 2024, Dr. Deepa Malik has been appointed the South Asian Sub-Region Representative of the Asian Paralympic Committee. In her autobiography published with Harper Collins, Deepa Malik recounts her journey of saying ‘Bring It On’ to every challenge life has thrown her way