Palak Kohli, an Indian para-badminton athlete, has qualified for the singles quarterfinals at the Paris Paralympics 2024. Born on August 12, 2002, in Jalandhar, Punjab, Kohli has overcome significant challenges, including a bone tumor surgery in June 2022, to continue her athletic journey.
Career Highlights
- Early Career: Kohli started her career in the SU5 category for athletes with upper limb impairments but switched to the SL4 category for those with lower limb impairments after her surgery.
- Tokyo Paralympics 2021: She was the only Indian para-badminton player to qualify for both singles and women’s doubles events.
- 2023 Comeback: Kohli made a remarkable comeback by securing bronze in singles SL4 and women’s doubles SU5-SL3 at the Brazil Para-Badminton International.
- 2024 Para-Badminton World Championships: She won a bronze medal, defeating the second-seeded Haruka Fujino of Japan, and became the first Indian to achieve this in the women’s singles SL4 category since 2013.
Current Status
- Paris Paralympics 2024: Kohli is set to compete in the women’s singles SL4 quarterfinals against Indonesia’s Khalimatus Sadiyah.
- Live Streaming: The match can be streamed live on DD Sports, JioCinema, and the Paralympics YouTube channel.
Kohli’s journey is a testament to her resilience, determination, and passion for para-badminton, inspiring athletes and individuals alike.
