Right treatment can bring injured athletes back, says sports injury specialist, citing policeman’s gold
Orthopaedic specialist Bezawada Paparao highlighted that athletes can return to high-level performance after severe injuries with proper medical intervention and rehabilitation. He cited the recovery of a policeman who won a gold medal in taekwondo following reconstructive knee surgery.
Why it matters
It provides hope and practical evidence for injury recovery in sports medicine, encouraging athletes to pursue treatment rather than retirement.
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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