Only 16 years old, but won many medals with one hand – Who is Lisha Das, who was selected in the Indian team for the Commonwealth Games?

At the age of just 16, Lisha Das of Assam has done what every sportsperson dreams of. Lisha, who does para cycling with one hand, has been selected in the Indian team for the Commonwealth Games to be held in Glasgow, Scotland in 2026. The special thing is that this time she is the youngest player of the Indian team.

Lisha’s story is an example of courage and hard work. Despite having only one hand, he never gave up his dreams. Due to his continuous hard work, he won many medals at national and international level. Now his eyes are on bringing glory to the country by performing brilliantly in the Commonwealth Games.

Who is Lisha Das?

16 year old para cyclist Lisha Das from Assam has proved this with her hard work and courage. Lisha has been selected in the Indian team for the Commonwealth Games to be held in Glasgow, Scotland in 2026. She will be the youngest player of India, who will represent the country in this competition. Lisha will participate in para track cycling in the Commonwealth Games. His story is an inspiration for all those people who leave their dreams unfulfilled due to any challenge.

How was identity created with one hand?

Lisha Das, resident of Tezpur, Assam, is a class 11 student of Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya, Biswanath. She is the daughter of Narmal Das and Rukmini Bhumij Das. Lisha cycles with only one hand, but she never let it become her weakness. On the basis of continuous hard work and practice, he has created his own identity in para cycling. Her journey was not easy, but Lisha faced every difficulty and kept improving her game.

How did Lisha win so much? medal?

Lisha has shown the power of her talent in national and international competitions. He won the gold medal in 2025 National Para Road Cycling. Apart from this, he won two gold medals in Lana Cup and bronze medal in Korat Cup. He also performed brilliantly in the 2026 Asian Para Track Championship and won two silver and three bronze medals. After these successes, now his eyes are on the Commonwealth Games.

Why a moment of pride for Assam?

After Lisha’s selection, she was honored in Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya, Biswanath. The people of the school and the entire area expressed happiness over his achievement. International athlete Hridayanand Das said that Lisha is the first player from Biswanath to be selected for Commonwealth. He told that Leesha will win a medal for the country. Along with Lisha, Olympic boxer Lovlina Borgohain from Assam and lawn bowls players Nayan Moni Saikia and Putul Sonowal will also represent India in Commonwealth.