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Deaf sprinter Anupam Kumar from Nalanda selected for Indian national deaf athletics team
✍️ Amar Ujala · Patna
🗓 03 Oct 2026, 08:46 AM
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Anupam Kumar, a young deaf athlete from Mahmudpur Balwa village in Nalanda, Bihar, has been named to India’s national deaf athletics squad.
Anupam Kumar, a deaf athlete hailing from Mahmudpur Balwa village in the Harnaut block of Nalanda district, Bihar, has earned a place in the Indian national deaf athletics team.
His selection comes after a series of strong performances at state-level competitions, where he demonstrated speed and consistency in his events.
The inclusion of Kumar underscores the growing emphasis on nurturing talent among athletes with disabilities and provides a role model for aspiring deaf sportspersons across the country.
The national team is now gearing up for upcoming international meets, where Kumar will represent India and aim to showcase his abilities on a larger stage.
His selection comes after a series of strong performances at state-level competitions, where he demonstrated speed and consistency in his events.
The inclusion of Kumar underscores the growing emphasis on nurturing talent among athletes with disabilities and provides a role model for aspiring deaf sportspersons across the country.
The national team is now gearing up for upcoming international meets, where Kumar will represent India and aim to showcase his abilities on a larger stage.