NEW DELHI: India’s para judo champions, who showcased remarkable skill and determination on the global stage last year, have earned nominations for the prestigious Times of India Sports Awards (TOISA) 2024. Their resilience, technique, and competitive spirit will be celebrated in the para judo category.
With February 22 approaching, anticipation builds for the Para Judoka of the Year award. The winners will be honored at a grand ceremony in Lucknow, famously known as the ‘City of Nawabs.’
This year’s theme, #MoreSweatMoreGlory, highlights the relentless pursuit of excellence by athletes and para-athletes across diverse sports.
The assessment period for the awards was from January 1 to December 31, 2024 and the list of award winners was drawn by the eminent TOISA 2024 Jury.
The nominee for Para-Judoka of the year is:Kapil ParmarDate of Birth: 23 June, 2000
Place of Birth: Sehore, Madhya Pradesh
Sport: Para judo
Event: Para judo (60kg J1 class)
Major Achievements in 2024:
- Bronze at 2024 Paris Paralympics (India's first Paralympic medal in judo)
- Gold at 2024 IBSA Judo Grand Prix in Antalya
- Gold at 2024 IBSA Judo Grand Prix in Tbilisi
Kapil Parmar, born on June 23, 2000, in Sehore, Madhya Pradesh, has become a beacon of hope in Indian para sports. Competing in the 60kg J1 class of para judo, he rewrote history in 2024.
The year began with gold at the IBSA Judo Grand Prix in Antalya, Turkey, showcasing his unrelenting spirit.
He followed it up with another gold at the Tbilisi Grand Prix in Georgia, cementing his position as a global contender.
However, Kapil’s crowning moment came on September 5, 2024, at the Paris Paralympics, where he clinched a bronze medal -- the first-ever Paralympic medal in judo for India.
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