January 14th 2025.
In a heartwarming moment, Odisha's Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi took a moment to congratulate Payal Nag on her incredible achievement at the 6th Para Archery National Championship in Jaipur. It was truly an impressive feat as Payal, a young girl from Bolangir, had overcome immense challenges to claim not just one, but two gold medals at the event.
Officials shared the story of how Payal had tragically lost both her arms and legs in 2015, after accidentally touching a high-voltage electric wire while her parents were working as migrant labourers in Chhattisgarh. But despite this life-changing event, Payal never let it hold her back and instead, discovered her talent for archery.
Upon learning of her incredible potential, the then district collector of Bolangir, Chanchal Rana, took it upon himself to help Payal. He arranged for her admission to a childcare institution, Parbati Giri Bal Niketan, and later, to an archery training centre in Katra, Jammu and Kashmir. It was here that Payal underwent rigorous training for a year and a half, honing her skills and determination.
And all her hard work and dedication paid off when she emerged victorious at the 6th National Archery Championship, bringing home two gold medals. The 17-year-old's remarkable journey has not gone unnoticed, with Chief Minister Majhi himself taking the time to praise her efforts.
In a statement, he said, "Heartiest congratulations to Odisha's proud para-athlete Payal Nag, who won the gold medals in the 6th National Archery Championship through her hard work." He also recognized her incredible determination and focus, despite facing physical challenges, and wished her a bright future ahead. It was truly a moment of pride and inspiration for all those who heard Payal's story.
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