Being supported by Vedanta Aluminium, para judo athlete Mohan Sahu from Odisha’s tribal-dominated Kalahandi district clinched two bronze medals at the 13th National Para Judo Championship 2025 while representing the state.
Blessed as a talented athlete, Mohan demonstrated his prowess in the Junior JI (66 kg) and Senior JI (64 kg) categories.
He is now preparing to represent India at the prestigious Asian Para Judo Championship 2025 in Tashkent, Uzbekistan.
In his reactions, an elated Mohan Sahu said, “I’m immensely grateful to Vedanta Aluminium for their support that has given me the confidence to compete at the highest levels. Their encouragement and assistance have been invaluable in my journey as a para-athlete. I’ll strive to make my country and supporters proud.”
Emphasizing the company’s dedication to nurturing local talents, Mr. Sunil Gupta, Chief Operating Officer (COO), Vedanta Aluminium, stated, “We believe in the power of sports to inspire and transform lives. Supporting athletes like Mohan Sahu is part of our larger commitment to inclusivity and community development. We’re proud to stand by him as he takes on new challenges at the national and international levels.”
Notably, Vedanta Aluminium’s Mines Team is supporting Mohan Sahu in realizing his dreams of earning laurels at national and international events. For his recent participation in the national event held in Lucknow, the company provided him with the necessary equipment and financial aid. With the resources he needed, a fully-equipped Mohan Sahu competed alongside India’s top para-athletes to showcase his potential and perform his best.
Also need to be mentioned that, Vedanta Aluminium has previously supported two Kabaddi players from Odisha’s another tribal-dominated Rayagada district when the duo represented India at the International Kabaddi Tournament in Nepal.
