"Blind Chess Champion and Multitalented Darpan Irani Inspires with Triumph at 4th Asian Para Games" Vadodara's very own, Darpan Irani, has emerged as a shining star at the 4th Asian Para Games, clinching two gold medals in the Para Chess competition's Men's Division B-1 category. His triumphant return to Vadodara was marked by a grand welcome at the airport, where he expressed his joy at bringing pride to the nation. Notably, Darpan's incredible journey, which began with losing his eyesight at the tender age of 3 in 1994, has been nothing short of inspirational. Facing adversity with unwavering determination, Darpan's family took a unique stance by insisting on his education in a regular school alongside his peers, rather than enrolling him in a special school. To facilitate his learning, Darpan used screen reading software to take his exams on a computer, achieving remarkable results and consistently ranking among the top three students in his class. His ac