Krishna Nagar focusing on staying calm to defend Paralympic gold in Paris

Krishna Nagar, Indian para badminton player, overcomes adversity, defends gold medal at Paralympics, and prepares for Paris Games.

Life has consistently thrown challenges at Krishna Nagar but the Indian para shuttler knows how to take them in stride, laugh at adversity, adapt and emerge victorious.

When he was bullied during his childhood for his short height, Krishna responded with his achievements. Krishna refused to let his dwarfism condition hinder his progress.

That was the best way to shut the haters.

Despite financial struggles in his early years, he explored various sports, including cricket, football, volleyball, long jump, and sprints. His journey in badminton began in late 2017 at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur.

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He made history at the Tokyo Paralympics by becoming only the second Indian, after Pramod Bhagat, to win a gold medal, making his Games debut memorable.

As he prepares to defend his title, the 25-year-old from Jaipur is focusing on maintaining composure and playing it safe to replicate his success when he takes court at the Paris Games.