E. Goutham Yadav and K. Shiva selected to represent India at the 10th Asian Para Taekwondo Championship G4.
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Two para-taekwondo athletes from Warangal, E. Goutham Yadav and K. Shiva have been selected to represent India at the 10th Asian Para Taekwondo Championship G4, scheduled to be held from July 28 to 30 in Malaysia, said Telangana Para Taekwondo Association general secretary E. Ganesh Yadav in a press note on Tuesday.
The national selection trials took place at Lovely Professional University in Punjab on June 22 and 23, with five athletes from Telangana delivering strong performances. Yadav (P51 category) and Shiva (P52 category) both secured first place in their respective categories. M. Krishnaveni and Sakku Baih, both in the P70 category, were placed second and third, respectively, while Md. Abdul secured third place in the P52 category.
The federation announced that athletes who secured first, second and third positions would be selected for the India camp. Telangana Para Taekwondo Association president N.S. Dileep expressed heartfelt congratulations to the selected athletes. S. Babu, president of the Telangana Para Sports Association, also extended warm wishes to the duo.
Published – June 25, 2025 12:49 am IST
