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MICKAEL LOUVEL BREAKING THE
Mickael Louvel is a man who broke all records
and proved himself to the world. Louvel was STEREOTYPES
born in Alençon, France on December 26,
1974 and dreamed of becoming a professional Every year, International Women’s Day is
bodybuilder. celebrated to honour many of the successful
women from various walks of life. Still, shamefully
Straight from the age of 16, he started competing only a few think that women deserve education
locally. But as all successful people, he also faced and opportunities. Thanks to stereotypical
a huge blow back in his life. In 1997, he was faced restrictions, women are automatically associated
by a fatal accident. Mickael lost his right arm and with taking care of their families and doing a list
was paralyzed for a whole year. He was down on of household chores. As per the earlier belief,
his luck and nobody supported him to continue only men could go out and do work , women were
bodybuilding. But Mickael Louvel was not ready meant to sit at home and cook food. What they
to drop just yet. forgot was that they have equal rights as men to
As soon as he was released from the hospital, he unleash their potential and pursue their dreams.
hit the gym. Not losing hope, he worked hard at Today, the time is changing and most of the
the gym despite losing his main arm. He had no people have accepted that women must break the
supporters and was left alone for the first leg of stereotypes. It is to mark the accomplishments
his journey. The biggest stereotype he faced was and salute the courage of the ones who have
of disability. Regardless of no support, Mickael stood against the odds and taken their stand to
made a great physique. attain their individuality .We must salute these
women.
He started competing again in 1999. Mickael
won French champion in 2002 and was Mr. Kanak, VI B
Universe from 2008-2009. He was 2013 European
Champion and afterwards, 2014 World Champion.
Mickael Louvel is an inspiration for all those who
had some kind of disability. He gave hope to many
and motivated them even more. Overcoming
everything, Mickael is now a world renowned
champion.
Ishaan Ahlawat, VI D
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