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Athletes Face KBC Hotseat for Commonwealth Glory
17 Aug
Summary
- Commonwealth Games winners to appear on KBC Season 18.
- Athletes share personal journeys and overcoming challenges.
- Lovlina Borgohain compares KBC pressure to boxing ring.

Kaun Banega Crorepati Season 18 is set to air a special episode on August 17, focusing on the remarkable achievements of Indian athletes. The episode will feature Commonwealth Games 2026 medalists, including boxer Lovlina Borgohain, para-athlete Sharmila Dhankar, judoka Asmita Dey, and para-powerlifter Jhandu Kumar, as they take the Hotseat.
These celebrated athletes will share their personal journeys, detailing the struggles and triumphs that led them to international success. Asmita Dey will discuss her historic gold medal win in Judo, while Sharmila Dhankar will recount the challenges of being a para-athlete.
Lovlina Borgohain likened the KBC Hotseat's pressure to that of a boxing ring, emphasizing the mental test. Jhandu Kumar expressed his motivation from Amitabh Bachchan's acknowledgment of athletes' hard work. The episode promises to be a celebration of national pride and athletic dedication.