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Fort Bend teen with rare condition hopes to represent Team USA in 2028 Paralympics
Summary by The Piney Point Editorial Desk · Based on reporting by Randy McIlvoy , KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC)
· 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.
Why this matters in The Piney Point
Maulik Kaushik's determination to represent Team USA in the 2028 Paralympics is a testament to the inclusive spirit of the Houston area's sports community. As a student at Ridge Point High School in Fort Bend ISD, Kaushik has likely benefited from the district's efforts to provide opportunities for students with diverse abilities. His journey to the international badminton stage may also inspire other young athletes in Harris County to pursue their passions, regardless of physical limitations. The fact that Kaushik found his calling in badminton at a facility in nearby Missouri City highlights the importance of local sports infrastructure in nurturing talent. As Kaushik competes in Brazil and works towards his Paralympic goal, his progress will likely be closely watched by the community, and his success could have a lasting impact on the way adaptive sports are perceived and supported in the region.
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Category: schools ·
Published: July 22, 2026 ·
Source: KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC) ·
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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