07-07-2025
UP girls win medals at Uganda para badminton tourney
Lucknow: Two girls from Dr Shakuntala Misra National Rehabilitation University (DSMNRU), Lucknow, won gold, silver and bronze medals at the Uganda Para Badminton International Tournament 2025.
Swati clinched a silver medal in the Women's Singles SU-5 category, a gold in Women's Doubles SL3-SU5, and a bronze in Mixed Doubles. Meanwhile, Kanak earned bronze medals in both Women's Singles SL-4 and Women's Doubles.
The tournament, held in Kampala, Uganda, from July 1 to 6, saw participation from para-badminton athletes from over 50 countries.
Congratulating the winners, minister for divyangjan empowerment, Narendra Kashyap, said: "The success of Swati and Kanak is not just a personal triumph it also reflects the effectiveness of the upliftment model developed by the Yogi govt.
These daughters have proven that no challenge is insurmountable when opportunity, resources and guidance are provided."
SMNRU vice chancellor Prof Sanjay Singh credited the university's academic and rehabilitation ecosystem for the success.
"Our girl students are showcasing their talent on the global stage. This is a proud and inspiring moment for all daughters and divyangjans in the state," he said.
Director of SMNRU's sports and yoga cell, Prof Pandeya Rajivnayan, said the achievement reflects the success of the university's training policies. Coach Irshad Ahmed said: "With dedication, hard work and self-belief, no challenge is impossible. This victory will inspire society at large."
