Ludhiana’s Aishwin Kaur Wins Gold at National Deaf Sports Championship

Ludhiana

Aishwin Kaur has once again made her city proud by securing a gold medal at the National Deaf Senior, Junior, and Sub-Junior Sports Championship. The talented 18-year-old triumphed in the singles category of table tennis, defeating West Bengal's Megha 4-2 in the final match.

The championship, held in Ahmedabad from March 20 to 24, brought together some of the best talents in the country. However, Aishwin’s remarkable performance set her apart, further solidifying her position as a rising star in Indian para-sports. This is not her first international recognition. In December last year, she represented India at the 10th Asia Pacific Deaf Games in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, where she won two medals—a silver in the team event and a bronze in women's doubles. Notably, she was the only athlete from Punjab to return home with medals from the prestigious championship.

Her achievements even earned her a meeting with India's Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports, Mansukh Mandaviya, in New Delhi last year. Aishwin's journey is nothing short of inspiring. Born with a hearing disability, she was diagnosed at the age of six with metachromatic leukodystrophy (MLD), a rare and incurable genetic disorder that affects the nervous system. Despite the challenges, she has continued to defy the odds, proving her resilience and talent in the world of sports.