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Hindustan Times
26-06-2025
- Sport
- Hindustan Times
Ludhiana shuttler bags bronze medal in Czech Republic
City shuttler Lakshay Sharma has once again made the city proud by clinching a bronze medal in the men's singles open category at the Czech International Series Badminton Tournament, held in the Czech Republic from June 19 to 22. Battling against 107 international players from 36 countries, the 19-year-old's performance stood out as he battled his way through some of the country's top badminton players. Lakshay Sharma (HT Photo) Notably, Lakshay showcased an impressive run in the tournament, defeating France's Adith Karthikeyan Priya in straight games (15-9, 15-8) in the pre-quarterfinal. In the quarterfinal, he overcame Denmark's Niklas Lynge Olesen in a thrilling three-game match (15-11, 13-15, 15-9). His journey ended in the semi-final after a hard-fought loss to Austrian shuttler Collins Valentine Filimon (15-17, 10-15), securing him the bronze medal. This marks Lakshay's third international medal. Notably, Filimon, who defeated him in the semis, is a Paris 2024 Olympian and a pre-quarterfinalist at the Hylo Super 300 Series in Germany. Filimon is ranked 151 in the world, while Lakshay holds a world ranking of 206. The tournament saw participation from 107 players representing 36 countries, including Malaysia, Singapore, Chinese Taipei, and Denmark. As many as six Indian shuttlers competed in the men's singles category. Earlier this year, in May, Lakshay bagged a silver medal in the men's singles open category at the prestigious All India Senior Ranking Badminton Tournament held in Hyderabad. In 2023, he earned a bronze at the Polish International in Lublin and a silver at the Kazakhstan International Series, boosting his global ranking. A student of BA at Chandigarh University and an alumnus of Sacred Heart Convent School, Lakshay has consistently made a mark. He led the Indian junior team at the Asia Badminton Championship in Indonesia in 2023, won bronze at the All India Junior Ranking in Bengaluru in 2022, and clinched gold at the Khelo India Games. In 2021, he secured gold at the U-19 Junior International Series in Hungary. Lakshay trains under the guidance of his father and coach, Mangat Rai Sharma, a NIS-certified national-level coach. He credits his achievements to his father and coach, whose support continues to shape his rising career.
Irish Independent
29-04-2025
- Business
- Irish Independent
Sligo Olympian Lauren Cadden to receive an ATU Alumni Award
Atlantic Technological University (ATU) has announced the recipients of its inaugural Alumni Awards, celebrating graduates who have demonstrated outstanding leadership, innovation, and positive impact in their professions and communities. Amongst the nominees are Sligo athlete, Lauren Cadden. The awards are an opportunity for the university to honour alumni whose exceptional skills, leadership, and impact have inspired students, staff, and wider community. Alumni Awards are presented to alumni who have made outstanding contributions in the following areas aligned to its faculties: Business Design, Education & Humanities Engineering & Computing Science & Health Seven graduates will be recognised at the university's Spring Conferring Ceremonies, taking place this week across ATU campuses in Donegal, Sligo and Galway. The 2025 ATU Alumni Award recipients are: Pat McArt, Journalist, Author, Former Editor, Derry Journal – Alumni Award in Design, Education & Humanities Breege Conroy Walsh, Founder & Managing Director, BWC MedTech Consulting and Former VP of Global Quality Engineering and Services at Medtronic Inc. – Alumni Award in Science & Health Dr Shane Loughlin, Founder and President, ESE Academy – Alumni Award in Engineering & Computing Enda Mc Guane, Head of Asset Management, Land Development Agency – Alumni Award in Business Evelyn O'Toole, Founder & CEO, Complete Laboratory Solutions (CLS) – Alumni Award in Science & HealthLauren Cadden, Record-breaking Irish Sprinter and Paris 2024 Olympian – President's Alumni Award Lisa Lynch, Senior Manager R&D, Boston Scientific - Alumni Award in Science & Health Dr Orla Flynn, President of ATU, said, 'These outstanding alumni represent the very best of Atlantic Technological University. Their achievements are a source of immense pride for our university community, and they inspire our current students to dream bigger and reach higher. 'These are our very first Alumni Awards, and we look forward to celebrating many more incredible graduates in the years to come.' The Alumni Awards will be presented to the recipients during ATU's Spring Conferring Ceremonies, held across the university's campuses on the 29 April (Letterkenny), 30 April (Sligo). and 01 May (Galway City). These events will bring together the ATU community, along with families and friends, to celebrate both the graduating students and the outstanding achievements of the alumni awardees.
