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Fort Bend teen with rare condition hopes to represent Team USA in 2028 Paralympics
Summary by The Bellaire Editorial Desk · Based on reporting by Randy McIlvoy , KPRC 2 Click2Houston (NBC) - Local
· July 22, 2026
· 2 min read
Inside the Twin Tigers Badminton facility in Missouri City, future stars of the sport are hard at work. One of them is Maulik Kaushik, a 17-year-old who will soon be a senior at Fort Bend ISD’s Ridge Point High School. Kaushik was diagnosed at birth with achondroplasia, a form of dwarfism that af...
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Key takeaway One of them is Maulik Kaushik, a 17-year-old who will soon be a senior at Fort Bend ISD’s Ridge Point High School.
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Maulik Kaushik's pursuit of a spot on Team USA in the 2028 Paralympics has implications for the local community, particularly in Fort Bend ISD, where he will soon be a senior at Ridge Point High School. His dedication to badminton and his goal to compete at the highest level can inspire other students with disabilities in the district to explore adaptive sports and recreational activities. The fact that Kaushik was introduced to badminton at a relatively young age and has been able to develop his skills in the area suggests that there may be opportunities for other young athletes with disabilities to get involved in the sport. As Kaushik travels to Brazil to compete in an international tournament, his success can help raise awareness about the importance of inclusive sports programs in the Houston area and the potential for local athletes to compete on the global stage.
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Category: schools ·
Published: July 22, 2026 ·
Source: KPRC 2 Click2Houston (NBC) - Local ·
Reading time: 2 min
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What is this story about? Inside the Twin Tigers Badminton facility in Missouri City, future stars of the sport are hard at work. One of them is Maulik Kaushik, a 17-year-old who will soon be a senior at Fort Bend ISD’s Ridge Point High School. Kaushik was diagnosed at birth with achondroplasia, a form of dwarfism that af...
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