Deaf Paddler Aishwin Kaur Shines with 4 Medals

Twenty-year-old Aishwin Kaur of Ludhiana has returned from the Deaf Asia Pacific Games in Penang, Malaysia, with an impressive four medals. Competing between October 4 and 8, Kaur secured gold medals in both the team and women's doubles events. She also earned bronze medals in the mixed doubles and individual categories. Kaur qualified for the Indian contingent by winning the national selection trials in Bengaluru on July 4 and 5. This achievement adds to her growing list of accolades, including a gold at the National Deaf Table Tennis Championship earlier this year. Her consistent performances demonstrate remarkable discipline and perseverance. Kaur was diagnosed with Metachromatic Leukodystrophy, a rare genetic disorder, at the age of six. Her father highlighted her unwavering fighting spirit and dedication to rigorous training schedules, which have been instrumental in her success.