Bilaspur: Abhijit Sakhuja, a resident of Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh, delivered an outstanding performance at the Para Asian Games held in Japan, securing a bronze medal in para-badminton. This achievement has brought pride to the state. By attaining this success at the age of just 21, Abhijit has become the youngest Para Asian Games medalist from Chhattisgarh.
The Para Asian Games in Japan are taking place from October 18 to 24. Throughout the competition, Abhijit showcased exceptional skill, posing a tough challenge to his opponents with his powerful performance.
Impressive Run from Qualifiers to Quarter-finals
Abhijit Sakhuja established his strong contention by securing one-sided victories in all three of his qualifying round matches. Subsequently, in the pre-quarter-finals, he defeated China’s Chen Fengfei (21-12, 21-8) to advance to the next round.
Abhijit’s stellar form continued into the quarter-finals, where he defeated fellow Indian player Suryakant Yadav in straight sets (21-16, 21-12) to reach the semi-finals. In the semi-finals, he faced Shivkumar Naveen, who holds the second position in the world rankings. Abhijit’s performance throughout the tournament served as a testament to his talent and hard work.
Athletes from Chhattisgarh Shining on the International Stage
Athletes from Chhattisgarh are consistently demonstrating their talent at both national and international levels. Hockey player Renuka Yadav holds the distinction of being the state’s first female Olympian.
In recent years, athletes from the state have achieved remarkable success on the international stage. Gyaneshwari Yadav from Rajnandgaon brought honor to the nation by winning a silver medal in weightlifting at the Commonwealth Games. Meanwhile, kabaddi player Sanju Devi played a pivotal role in helping India secure a gold medal at the Asian Games. Now, Abhijit Sakhuja has added another achievement to this illustrious record by winning a bronze medal at the Para Asian Games. His success will serve as an inspiration for the state’s emerging athletes.
