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Para-Runner Ritu Chanu Navigates Airport Walkway on Crutches Ahead of CWG 2026
✍️ The Indian Express
🗓 25 Jul 2026, 08:08 PM
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Para-athlete Irengbam Ritu Chanu was seen using crutches to traverse the airport walkway as she prepares for the 2026 Commonwealth Games.
Para-athlete Irengbam Ritu Chanu was spotted using crutches to move along the airport walkway as she readies herself for the 2026 Commonwealth Games.
The footage, shared by Indian Express, shows Chanu navigating the walkway with determination, highlighting the challenges she faces while training for the upcoming competition.
Chanu, who competes in para‑athletics, has been preparing for the Games in a rigorous training schedule. The incident underscores the resilience required by athletes with disabilities to compete at the highest level.
The Indian Express has documented the moment, bringing attention to the athlete’s perseverance and the broader context of para‑sports in India.
The footage, shared by Indian Express, shows Chanu navigating the walkway with determination, highlighting the challenges she faces while training for the upcoming competition.
Chanu, who competes in para‑athletics, has been preparing for the Games in a rigorous training schedule. The incident underscores the resilience required by athletes with disabilities to compete at the highest level.
The Indian Express has documented the moment, bringing attention to the athlete’s perseverance and the broader context of para‑sports in India.