The Hindu·1 min read
Right treatment can bring injured athletes back, says sports injury specialist, citing policeman’s gold
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Nellore Sravani
Athletes who suffer unexpected injuries to the knee, elbow or other parts of the body can reclaim their past glory and scale new heights if they receive proper medical treatment, said orthopaedic, joint and sports injury specialist Bezawada Paparao.
Addressing the media in Vijayawada on Tuesday (September 22, 2026), he cited the example of Ch. Venkatesh, a policeman working in the DGP office, who won a gold medal in the taekwondo poomsae event at the 11th All India Police Judo Cluster Championship.
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