new delhi indias parabadminton ace manasi joshi continues to inspire fellow paraathletes around the world from setting examples to breaking stereotypes joshi has been a trailblazer ever since she took up the sport following an accident in 2011she grabbed headlines last year by winning the world championships in basel beating compatriot and world number one parul parmar in the womens singles sl3 finalrecently the time magazine featured joshi as the next generation leader a first for a paraathlete the occasion soon turned into a double delight as the star shuttler got a oneofakind barbie doll modelled to her likeness on the occasion of international day of girl child on october 11i am glad i got a voice because of my sport i have been fortunate enough to use this voice to raise awareness about prosthetics road safety disability and inclusion to me i am honoured beyond measure to be a part of time 2020 next generation leaders and also to make it to the cover of time asia said joshi as per a media release shared by paralympic committee of india pcii personally think that seeing a disabled athlete on the cover of time will change a lot of perceptions surrounding disability and parasports in india as well as asia said the world number two who lost her left leg in a road accident having been hit by a truckwith accomplishments comes responsibilities and the 31yearold acknowledges that she would need to handle it with care and use her time and energy for the betterment of self and societyi hope that i keep inspiring the upcoming generation with my achievements i think i will keep on playing my sport and speaking up about the importance of inclusion and diversity on various forumsto be the first paraathlete to be recognised in this list as an advocate of rights for persons with disability in india feels like a great achievement i am glad to be able to contribute to the paralympic movement in india through my sport and voice it is providing me said joshishe also emphasised that hard work ambition and perseverance are the most important things which a person requires in order to be successfulmy message to young girls will be do not listen to anyone who says that you cant do something you have to dream and give it all because dreams do come true said joshi