SportsTaniparthi Chikitha Wins Asian Games Gold, Supported by Farmer Father
Taniparthi Chikitha, a 21-year-old archer from Sultanpur village in Telangana's Peddapalli district, won gold at the 20th Asian Games. Her father, Taniparthi Srinivas, a 51-year-old paddy farmer, sacrificed comforts for eight years, cutting expenses and selling farm equipment to fund her training. Chikitha trained at the Sports Authority of India center in Sonipat, aided by a single smartphone for live coaching.
Deccan Herald·17h ago·Sultanpur

