Deaflympics 2022: India's Shreya Singla scripts history; wins Badminton gold beating Japan

India continued ir fine run in Deaflympics currently underway in Brazil as country pocketed yet ar gold medal. Shreya Singla scripted history by winning gold medal in  Badminton event. 17-year old shuttler from Punjab's Bhatinda also became first girl from state to achieve monumental feat. Shreya Singla sealed gold to her name during a team event by dominating Japan in finals. 

Brazil Deaflympics: Shreya Singla wins gold in badminton 

It is pertinent to mention here that India’s largest contingent of 65 athletes is partaking in event. As things stand, India is placed 9th at event with 17 medals comprising 8 golds, 1 silver and 8 Bronze. Post gold medal-winning feat, Shreya credited her family and coach for supporting her throughout journey and also spoke about wanting to win an individual medal at event.

While speaking to ANI, Shreya said, “It was my first Deaflympics. I worked so hard and faced a lot of difficulties, but my parents supported me. I would like to thank my coach too. I want to win an individual medal at Deaflympics and one at upcoming Asian Games too.”

Shreya's parents were also proud of ir daughter's achievement. Her far Devender, reacting to gold medal feat, said, “This all is hard work of Shreya, she is hardworking. We got to kw that she was deaf and she could t speak when she was four but it was too late. We eventually got a hearing aid installed in her ears and after that, she learnt to speak. This is a huge matter of happiness for Punjab and India too,” reported ANI.

He furr added “Before her departure on April 27, Anurag Thakur, Sports Minister held a lunch along with or athletes where he encourd her and or athletes and w India has 9-10 medals at event,” young shuttler's mor also shared her excitement over her daughter's remarkable feat and said, “We are extremely happy. We hope that she will perform well in her upcoming events and tournaments. She is first girl from Punjab to win a medal in Deaflympics.”

In 2019, Shreya represented India at 2nd World Deaf Youth Badminton Championship held in Taiwan and won a silver medal in girls’ double event

More about Brazil Deaflympics

Deaflympics 2022 is currently underway in Caxias Do Sul, Brazil. It commenced in May 2022 and will conclude on15th May 2022. This year, 72 nations are partaking in Deaflympics with 2267 athletes. 1521 men and 746 women are participating in event from 72 nations.