00 Got first place in division level competition in archery
Raipur.  27 year old Kishan Kumar Hapka from a small village Chhote Tumdar (Bhairamgarh) of Bijapur district has proved that a true player is recognized not by circumstances but by his courage. Kishan, who was once a brave soldier of DRG, had to lose one of his legs in an IED blast planted by Naxalites on 18 July 2024. The accident was so big that any normal person would have given up, but Kishan's thinking paved a new path for him. He decided to display his talent in archery in Bastar Olympics.

His body gave way, but his passion for sports and his sense of patriotism remained as strong as ever. This passion brought him back to the field. Fighting with courage, Kishan not only recovered but also made history by being selected for the district-level Bastar Olympics and reaching the division-level competition. Kishan showcased his talent by winning first place in the division-level competition.

After the accident, Kishan felt like giving up hope, but the athlete within him refused to give up. His love for the game and the fire hidden within him brought him back to life. Kishan considers his coach, Durgesh Pratap Singh, his mentor and source of inspiration. He says, "Coach Durgesh not only taught me the game, but also instilled in me the belief that disability is of the body, not of the mind."
Coming from a remote village like Tumnar in the Bhairamgarh block, Kishan has become an inspiration for all of Bastar. His struggle is a message to thousands of youth that no matter how great the challenges, courage must always be greater. Kishan's achievement is a proud moment not only for his family but for the entire Bijapur district.