Lakshmi Jadala, Asia’s top-ranked para lawn tennis player with an intellectual disability, clinched the gold medal at the National Tennis Championship 2025 (Disability Sports) held in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh. With this triumphant win, 15-year-old Jadala has officially qualified for the Special Olympics World Games 2027, set to take place in Cairo, Egypt.
Competing in the U-17 junior category, Jadala was unstoppable, winning all three of his matches in straight sets. Talking to media persons, elated Jadala said, to win this tournament and represent India at the Special Olympics is a dream come true.
