Vizag Coach Among Those Honoured As PM Congratulates Asian Para Games Medallists
India’s para-badminton team won three gold, five silver and eight bronze medals at the Games.
Visakhapatnam:Visakhapatnam-based para-badminton coach Murali Krishna helped prepare several athletes who contributed to India’s 16-medal tally at the 2026 Asian Para Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated the medallists during an interaction with the Indian contingent at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Sports Complex in New Delhi on November 5. He also acknowledged the contributions of their coaches, trainers and family members.
India’s para-badminton team won three gold, five silver and eight bronze medals at the Games.
Murali Krishna, who worked at Visakhapatnam Port for many years, has devoted himself to coaching para-badminton players and nurturing talent. His contribution to the athletes’ preparation has brought recognition to Visakhapatnam’s role in the sport.
Local sports enthusiasts welcomed the Prime Minister’s appreciation, highlighting the role of coaches such as Murali Krishna in preparing para-athletes for international competitions.