Odisha village welcomes its champion as para-athlete Loma Swain brings glory to India
Odisha’s Loma Swain, a deaf and mute para-athlete from Paradip, made history by winning India’s first karate medal at the Tokyo Deaflympics. Her return sparked joyous celebrations in her village, honouring her remarkable achievements against all odds. Para-athlete Loma Swain being carried in a procession in her village Photograph: (OTV) A differently-abled girl from Paradip