<p>Amir Hussain Lone, the Kashmiri boy who lost both his arms but did not lose the spirit to play cricket, has become the captain of Jammu and Kashmir's state-para team.</p>

<p><strong>Also read:&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/bcci-invites-tender-for-ipl-sponsorship-for-4-month-period-highest-bid-not-guaranteed-winner-319545" hreflang="en">BCCI invites tender for IPL sponsorship for 4-month period; highest bid not guaranteed winner</a></p>

<p>The 26-year-old bowls a delivery using feet and bats by using his chin and neck.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In 1997, Amir lost his arms in an accident at his father's sawmill, which made cricket bats. His father sold all his properties to treat Amir.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“I’ve never lost hope. I’ve never accepted defeat. I’ve always said that I’ll keep going. That’s my desire,” he said.</p>

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Amir Hussain Lone, the Kashmiri boy who lost both his arms but did not lose the spirit to play cricket, has become the captain of Jammu and Kashmir's state-para team.

Amir Hussain Lone, the Kashmiri boy who lost both his arms but did not lose the spirit to play cricket, has become the captain of Jammu and Kashmir's state-para team. Also read: BCCI invites tender for IPL sponsorship for 4-month period; highest bid not guaranteed winner The 26-year-old bowls a delivery using feet and bats by using his chin and neck. In 1997, Amir lost his arms in an accident at his father's sawmill, which made cricket bats. His father sold all his properties to treat Amir. “I’ve never lost hope. I’ve never accepted defeat. I’ve always said that I’ll keep going. That’s my desire,” he said. ×

'Never lost hope': Kashmiri boy who plays excellent cricket without his arms

<p>Despite poor internet and bad security situation, a young boy from Kashmir has become first from the valley to qualify aircraft maintenance engineering common entrance test. Hailing from a backward village, Owais's journey is an inspiring one.&nbsp;</p>

<p>You might have heard or read about Pulwama district when an encounter happens in the valley but this time the district is in news because of this young boy. His dream has been different from many others including his friends.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Inspired by Kalpana Chawla, the first woman of Indian origin to fly to space, Owais's feat has brought joy to this remote village in south Kashmir. He learned about aircraft maintenance engineering from a television show at an early age and studied from government-run schools only.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"My childhood dream was to become an astronaut or aircraft maintenance engineer &amp; I just followed my passion despite belonging to a middle-class family," Owais Nazir says.&nbsp;</p>

<p>He's the first from the family to study and credits them for their support. The boy has also been able to grab 88th rank in the entire country despite tough situations in the valley which includes a low-speed internet service.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Our village is very little known. Owais's success will lead the path for many youths &amp; now our village will be known across India," says Fayaz Ahmad Mir, a local villager.&nbsp;<br />
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Despite poor internet and bad security situation, a young boy from Kashmir has become first from the valley to qualify aircraft maintenance engineering common entrance test.

Despite poor internet and bad security situation, a young boy from Kashmir has become first from the valley to qualify aircraft maintenance engineering common entrance test. Hailing from a backward village, Owais's journey is an inspiring one. You might have heard or read about Pulwama district when an encounter happens in the valley but this time the district is in news because of this young boy. His dream has been different from many others including his friends. Inspired by Kalpana Chawla, the first woman of Indian origin to fly to space, Owais's feat has brought joy to this remote village in south Kashmir. He learned about aircraft maintenance engineering from a television show at an early age and studied from government-run schools only. "My childhood dream was to become an astronaut or aircraft maintenance engineer & I just followed my passion despite belonging to a middle-class family," Owais Nazir says. He's the first from the family to study and credits them for their support. The boy has also been able to grab 88th rank in the entire country despite tough situations in the valley which includes a low-speed internet service. Our village is very little known. Owais's success will lead the path for many youths & now our village will be known across India," says Fayaz Ahmad Mir, a local villager.

Inspired by Kalpana Chawla, Kashmiri youth becomes first from valley to clear AME CET

A video of a Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) trooper feeding a hungry child on a Srinagar street went viral on the social media on Tuesday. Watch full video to know more.

Video of Pulwama attack survivor feeding Kashmiri child in Srinagar goes viral

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