Background
He was born in Kolkata, West Bengal.
He was born in Kolkata, West Bengal.
PRASANTA KARMAKAR
He was the most decorated Indian swimmer at the 2009 IWAS World Games held in Bangalore winning 4 Gold, 2 Silver and 1 Bronze medal. He is the Paralympic swimming Asian record holder in 50m Butterfly, 50m Breaststroke and 50m Backstroke and also is the Paralympic National Record holder in four events – 50m Freestyle, 100m Freestyle, 100m Backstroke and 200m Individual Medley. Prasanta Karmakar is coached by Pradeep Kumar in Bangalore.
He is supported by GoSports Foundation, a sports non profit organisation that aims to promote sporting excellence in India.
Prasanta Karmakar was honored with the prestigious Arjuna award for 2010- 2011 in the disabled sports category. Prasanta Karmakar opted out of the Paralympics in London to make way for young Sharath Gayakwad.