Alphia and Pallavi create history with India’s first wheelchair badminton medal at Asian Para Games

The historic achievement has drawn widespread appreciation, with Keralam Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan congratulating the duo for their remarkable performance and determination.

In his message, Satheesan said Alphia, a Malayali badminton player, and Pallavi from Karnataka had made the entire nation proud by breaking new ground for Indian para-badminton.

He noted that their achievement represented much more than a medal, reflecting years of hard work, perseverance, sacrifice and resilience.

“Their journey is a triumph of resilience, built on years of hard work, grit and sacrifice,” the Chief Minister said, extending his heartfelt congratulations to the players.

The medal marks a significant milestone for Indian para-sports, highlighting the growing presence of Indian athletes in international para-badminton competitions.

Alphia and Pallavi’s achievement is also an inspiring reminder of the determination and competitive spirit of athletes who overcome challenges to perform on the international stage.

Their historic success has brought pride to India and set an encouraging precedent for the country’s wheelchair badminton players.