KTR congratulates Malika Handa on winning bronze at Asia Pacific Deaf Championship

BRS working president KT Rama Rao congratulated Malika Handa on winning bronze in the women’s classical individual chess event at the Asia Pacific Deaf Multi-Sport Championship 2026 in Malaysia. He recalled providing Rs. 15 lakh and a laptop in 2022.

Hyderabad: BRS working president KT Rama Rao congratulated differently abled chess player Malika Handa on winning a bronze medal in the women’s classical individual chess event at the Asia Pacific Deaf Multi-Sport Championship 2026 in Penang, Malaysia.

He recalled that he had extended financial assistance of Rs 15 lakh in a personal capacity and gifted her a laptop in 2022 to support her sporting career.

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Recognising her talent in January 2022 as the then IT Minister, Rama Rao promised to support her and subsequently provided the assistance to help her prepare for future championships. He had also urged the then Union Sports Minister Anurag Thakur to facilitate a government job for her.

Reacting to her latest achievement on X, Rama Rao congratulated Malika Handa on her achievement. “Your determination and achievement are truly inspiring. Proud to have supported your journey in a small way. Wishing you many more victories ahead,” he said.