WARANGAL, JULY 12 : Warangal-based para-Taekwondo athlete Ellavula Goutham achieved a major sporting milestone by winning the gold medal in the P51 Sports Class at the 5th India Taekwondo Open Para National Championship. The prestigious national tournament concluded at the Shree Shiv Chhatrapati Sports Complex in Pune, Maharashtra.
This remarkable victory marks Goutham’s fourth National Gold Medal, firmly establishing his position as one of the state’s most successful para-athletes. Through his immense determination and discipline, Goutham delivered a stellar performance in the championship, playing a crucial role in helping the Telangana Para Taekwondo Team secure the coveted Overall Championship title.
Following his victory, India Taekwondo Para Chairman Veena, alongside Telangana Para Taekwondo Association President Dr. N. S. Delip and General Secretary Ganesh Yadav, warmly congratulated Goutham. The sports officials praised his relentless commitment to excellence and expressed strong confidence that he would continue to achieve greater success at both the national and international levels.
Reflecting on his triumph, Goutham stated that winning his fourth national gold medal is a proud moment for him and his coaches, but emphasized that his journey is far from over. “My ultimate goal is to win a Gold Medal for India at the Paralympic Games,” Goutham said. He added that he will continue to train with unwavering dedication and hard work to make this dream a reality for the country.
The Telangana Para Taekwondo Association extended its best wishes to the champion and reaffirmed its commitment to supporting talented para-athletes, ensuring they get the necessary resources and training required to bring glory to Telangana and India on the global stage.
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