Lucknow News: Para players of Lucknow, the capital of Uttar Pradesh, have once again illuminated the name of the state and the country on the international stage. Swati and Kanak Singh, two promising students of Dr. Shakuntala Mishra National Rehabilitation University, have won a total of 5 medals in the Para Badminton International Tournament held in Kampala, the capital of Uganda. These medals are not only the victory of two players, but also the victory of the confidence and courage of millions of disabled people.
This has been the performance of Swati and Kanak
Swati won a silver medal in the women’s singles SU-5 category, while the female doubles won the gold medal in the SL3-SU5 and a bronze medal in the mixed doubles. At the same time, Kanak Singh raised the value of the country by winning two bronze medals in the women’s single SL-4 square and women’s doubles category. Players from more than 50 countries participated in this competition, in which the performance of Indian players has been great. Swati and Kanak’s victory has proved that no obstacle can stop the path if freshly elevated.
University Vice Chancellor expressed happiness
On the victory of the daughters, the Vice Chancellor of the University, Professor Sanjay Singh, expressed happiness that Swati and Kanak proved that no floor is overcome with hard work and dedication. This achievement will become an inspiration for not only personal, but for all those daughters and disabled people who want to make their identity in the society. Our students have the ability to prove themselves on the national or international platform. This victory is not only a moment of pride for the university, but also a new direction and inspiration for the daughters of the state.
Statement of the Minister of Empowerment of Disability
Narendra Kashyap, Minister of State (Independent Charge) of Backward Classes Welfare and Disability Empowerment in the state government, congratulated the players and said that this achievement is a symbol of the success of the Divyangajajan empowerment model implemented by the government. Under the leadership of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, efforts have been made to bring the disabled people into the mainstream of the society, this victory is the result of that. The success of Swati and Kanak shows that when opportunities, resources and training are received, the disabled can also raise the name of the country.