World champions sachin sarjerao khilari

World Champions Sachin Sarjerao Khilari: The Maharashtra government has been lauded by para-athletes for its proactive approach towards inclusivity in sports. Para shuttler Sukant Kadam expressed his gratitude towards the government for providing equal opportunities and support to para-athletes, empowering them to chase their dreams without any barriers.

Kadam is one of the premier para-shuttlers of the country and has bagged four bronze medals at the World Championships (2019, 2022, 2024) and three at the Asian Para Games (2018, 2022). His hopes of winning a medal on his Paralympic debut ended in a setback as he lost 0-2 to Indonesia's Fredy Setiawan in the Men's Singles SL4 bronze medal match.

"I'm thrilled to see the Maharashtra government's proactive approach towards inclusivity in sports. By providing equal opportunities and support to para-athletes, they're empowering us to chase our dreams without any barriers. This initiative is a game-changer, and I'm grateful to the Maharashtra government for their unwavering commitment to promoting para-sports,” he said.