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Tailor's daughter secures 17 gold medals
Huvinahadagali (Vijayanagara): Sahana Patage, who received 17 gold medals from Bagalkot University of Horticultural Sciences on Tuesday, hails from Holalu village in Huvinahadagali taluk of the district.
Sahana, daughter of tailor Manjunath Patage and Shobha, achieved this impressive milestone while studying for her degree in horticultural science at Bidar Horticultural College during the 2021-24 academic period.
In addition to being awarded the 'Best Student of the University' during the convocation at Bagalkot University of Horticultural Sciences on Tuesday, she was also honoured with 17 gold medals from various trusts.
The medals were presented to her by governor Thaawar Chand Gehlot.
Currently, Sahana is pursuing her MSc at the agricultural university in Coimbatore. She completed her education in Kannada medium at Swami Vivekananda Govt High School in Holalu village. She has even got first place in the Ballari district during the 2017 SSLC examination.
Reflecting on her achievement, Sahana said, "I was a topper in college. However, I never anticipated reaching such heights in my degree. I am thrilled to have received so many medals. Given the chance to study, children, particularly girls, can surpass their parents' expectations. I aim to contribute positively to the farming community."
The villagers and educators of the district have congratulated Sahana on her exceptional achievement.
