From a noisy semi-final to a triumphant bronze finish, Kapil Parmar's Paralympic journey is a story of grit and determination. The first Indian to win a Paralympic judo medal, he showcased true champion spirit.
In the high-stakes world of Paralympic judo, sometimes the roar of the crowd can become a formidable opponent.
Kapil Parmar experienced this firsthand during his quest for gold. Although a noisy semi-final bout cost him a place in the finals, Parmar turned the setback into a golden opportunity, clinching a historic bronze medal and becoming the first Indian to achieve this feat in judo.
Competing in the 60 kg J-1 category, where athletes with severe visual impairment take to the mat, Kapil faced a unique challenge. In this category, judokas are allowed to receive verbal instructions from their coaches during matches.
However, the cacophony from the audience during his semi-final against Seyed Meysam Banitaba Khoram Abadi drowned out the crucial advice from his coach, Munawar Anzar Ali Siddiqui. This communication breakdown led to a loss in the semi-finals, thwarting his gold medal hopes.
Reflecting on the bout, Kapil shares, "Even though I had previously lost to Abadi at the Asian Games, I've clinched victories at several international championships. I was set on winning gold at the Paralympics, especially after my decisive 10-0 win over Marcos Dennis Blanco of Venezuela in the initial rounds. My coach's use of Hindi gives me an edge, as it's a language my opponents can't decipher. We had specific tactics planned for Abadi, focusing on the Ippon technique. But the crowd's noise made it impossible to hear the strategies, and I was overwhelmed before I could settle into the bout."
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