Jaipur: Rajasthan’s Khushboo Gill brought laurels to the region by clinching a bronze medal at the World Para Athletics Grand Prix held recently in Czech Republic.AU Small Finance Bank (AU SFB), India’s largest SFB and the first SFB to receive the RBI’s in-principle approval to transition into a Universal Bank, took pride in celebrating Khushboo Gill, a para-athlete supported under its CSR strategic initiative AU Bano Champion, who won bronze medal in shot put at the Olomouc 2026 World Para Athletics Women’s Grand Prix, held in Olomouc, Czech Republic between July 2 and 4, 2026.AU Small Finance Bank has been supporting Gill’s journey for over a year under AU Bano Champion, its CSR initiative for sports development at grassroots. This support is extended towards her training, and comprehensive dietary expenses, enabling her to compete at the highest level. Gill trains under the guidance of Mahaveer Saini, a Dronacharya Awardee.The Olomouc Grand Prix is the only all-female track and field event on the global para-athletics circuit, and this edition featured over 180 female athletes from 42 nations, competing with the shared goal of increasing women’s participation in para sports. Gill’s podium finish marks her first international medal on this platform and adds to a season of standout performances.Earlier this year, Gill had a record-breaking moment at the 24th National Para Athletics Championship in Bhubaneswar, where she clinched the gold medal in shot put with a throw of 11.58 metres, surpassing her own previous national record and setting a new benchmark at the national level.Key AchievementsTournament Year AchievementOlomouc 2026 World Para Athletics Women’s Grand Prix, Czech Republic 2026 Bronze Medal (Shot Put)24th National Para Athletics Championship, Bhubaneswar 2026 Gold Medal (National Record – 11.58m)2nd Khelo India Khelo 2025 Gold MedalDelhi World Para Athletics Grand Prix 2025 Silver Medal23rd National Para Athletics Championship 2025 Gold Medal20th National Para Athletics Championship 2022 Gold MedalIn addition to the above, Gill has secured multiple gold and silver medals at the state and national level over the years. With this international podium finish, she continues her ascent as one of India’s most disciplined and promising para-athletes, with her sights now set on future global platforms.
