CM Samrat Choudhary hails India's para TT bronze duo at Asian Para Games 2026
Synopsis
Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary congratulated para table tennis players Baby Sahana Ravi and Prachi Pandey for winning bronze medals at the Asian Para Games 2026, calling their feat an inspiration for India's future generations.
Key Takeaways
Baby Sahana Ravi won bronze in Women's Singles Class 9 para table tennis at the Asian Para Games 2026 .
Prachi Pandey won bronze in Women's Singles Class 6 para table tennis at the same games.
Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary personally named both athletes in a congratulatory post on X on 20 October 2026 .
The Asian Para Games is a quadrennial event organised by the Asian Paralympic Committee for athletes with disabilities.
CM Choudhary called the achievement an inspiration for India's future generations, using the hashtag #Cheer4Bharat .
Two Indian women raised their rackets — and their country's flag — at the Asian Para Games 2026, claiming bronze medals in para table tennis. Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary on Tuesday, 20 October 2026 took to X to celebrate the achievements of Baby Sahana Ravi and Prachi Pandey, calling their performances a source of pride for the entire nation.
Posting in Hindi, CM Choudhary wrote: 'एशियन पैरा गेम्स 2026 में भारत की बेटियों का शानदार प्रदर्शन!' — 'A splendid performance by India's daughters at the Asian Para Games 2026!' He extended heartfelt congratulations to Baby Sahana Ravi for winning bronze in Women's Singles Class 9 para table tennis, and to Prachi Pandey for her bronze in Women's Singles Class 6.
Two medals, two journeys to the podium
The Chief Minister's post captured the essence of what para sport demands: 'Your hard work, dedication and outstanding sporting skill have raised the country's head high on the world stage.' Class 6 and Class 9 in para table tennis each cater to athletes with specific physical impairments — reaching the podium in either demands not just technique but exceptional resilience.
Both athletes secured India a place on the Asian Para Games 2026 podium in an event that draws competitors from across the continent. The Asian Para Games is a quadrennial multi-sport competition organised by the Asian Paralympic Committee, designed to sit alongside — and carry equal weight to — the able-bodied Asian Games.
A growing culture of recognition for para sport
Indian state leaders have steadily raised the volume of public praise for para-sport achievements in recent years, a shift that mirrors India's improving medal haul at major para competitions. When a Chief Minister posts publicly and by name — not just a generic 'India wins' — the individual athlete gets a moment of national visibility that matters well beyond the medal ceremony.
CM Choudhary concluded his post with a wider call to the future: 'This achievement will certainly become an inspiration for the next generation of India.' Under the hashtag #Cheer4Bharat, the message joins a chorus of national support for the Indian contingent still competing at #AsianParaGames2026.
Two women, two bronze medals, one message — India's para athletes are no longer competing in the shadows.
Point of View
Name-specific congratulation reflects a broader political calculus: publicly championing para athletes bolsters India's inclusive-sports narrative while connecting state leaders to national pride moments. The post follows a pattern of BJP-aligned state leaders amplifying para-sport achievements — a signal that para sport is no longer an afterthought in political communication. Recognition from senior leaders also adds pressure on state governments to follow through with tangible rewards for medal winners. The real test will be whether the applause translates into scholarship or infrastructure announcements for para athletes in Bihar.
NationPress
20 Oct 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Who are Baby Sahana Ravi and Prachi Pandey?
Baby Sahana Ravi and Prachi Pandey are Indian para table tennis players who won bronze medals at the Asian Para Games 2026 in Women's Singles Class 9 and Class 6 respectively.
What are the Asian Para Games?
The Asian Para Games is a quadrennial multi-sport competition for athletes with disabilities, organised by the Asian Paralympic Committee, held alongside the Asian Games cycle.
What did Bihar CM Samrat Choudhary say about the para athletes?
CM Samrat Choudhary congratulated both athletes on X, saying their hard work and sporting skill raised India's prestige on the world stage and would inspire future generations.
What is Class 6 and Class 9 in para table tennis?
In para table tennis, classes such as Class 6 and Class 9 group athletes according to the nature and degree of their physical impairment, ensuring fair competition among players with similar functional abilities.
How is India performing at the Asian Para Games 2026?
India secured at least two bronze medals in para table tennis at the Asian Para Games 2026, with the overall medal tally still developing as the games continue.
