Thu Sep 05 16:56:00 UTC 2024: – Indian judoka Kapil Parmar made history by winning a bronze medal in men’s judo -60kg J1 category at the Paris 2024 Paralympics
– He defeated Brazil’s Elielton de Oliveira in just 33 seconds with a brilliant Ippon to secure the bronze
– Kapil’s medal took India’s total medal tally to 25, with 5 gold, 9 silver, and 11 bronze medals
– Kapil, hailing from a small village in Madhya Pradesh, faced a life-threatening accident in his childhood but continued his passion for judo
– With the support of his mentor and coaches, he pursued judo competitively and has won several medals in various competitions
– His brother remains a key source of financial support for him to chase his dreams

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