The Manama 2024 World Boccia Challenger in Bahrain marked a defining turning point for Indian Boccia on the world stage, as the national contingent guided by BSFI President Jaspreet Singh Dhaliwal returned home with a landmark haul of 6 medals (1 Gold, 1 Silver, and 4 Bronze).
The 6 Podium Finishers in Bahrain
- Pooja Gupta (Gold – BC4 Female Individual): Delivered a fearless performance to secure India's historic Gold medal in BC4 Women.
- Jatin Kushwah (Silver – BC4 Male Individual): Battled through elite international pools to claim Silver.
- Sachin Chamaria (Bronze – BC3 Male Individual): Secured India's breakthrough international medal in the ramp-assisted BC3 category.
- Janhavi (Bronze – BC1 Female Individual) & Anjali Devi (Bronze – BC2 Female Individual): Demonstrated the depth of India's women's para-athlete program.
- Pooja Gupta & Jatin Kushwah (Bronze – BC4 Mixed Pair): Capped the tournament with a team podium in the BC4 Pair division.