Telangana athlete Gadipelli Prashanth named captain of Indian para throwball team
Prashanth will lead the national side at the 2nd South Asian Para Throwball Championship in Sri Lanka from November 19 to 23, 2026.
Gadipelli Prashanth, a para throwball athlete from Telangana, has been selected as the captain of the Indian para throwball team for the 2nd South Asian Para Throwball Championship – 2026. According to Telangana Today, the tournament is scheduled to take place from November 19 to 23 at the Ratnapura Indoor Stadium in Sri Lanka.
The selection was announced by Dr. Albert Prem Kumar, the Founder of the Para Throwball Federation of India. Prashanth has previously participated in four international para throwball competitions.
The Hyderabadi athlete previously captained the Indian team at the first Asian Championship and the second Asian Championship, securing a bronze medal in both instances. His selection for the upcoming South Asian Championship marks the third time he will lead the team at an international level.
Prashanth currently serves as a Tax Assistant in the Income Tax Department in Mumbai through the sports quota. The Telangana Sports Association and coach Singarapu Babu congratulated him on the selection and expressed pride in his international achievements.
The athlete is also noted for his interest and experience in other sports.