Muskan Gupta and Twisha Kakadia Shine at 38th National Games, Elevating Gujarat
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Synopsis
Muskan Gupta and Twisha Kakadia from Surat excelled at the 38th National Games in Uttarakhand, winning gold medals and elevating Gujarat's status in sports. Both athletes have benefited from the state's initiatives and have made significant contributions to their respective sports.
Key Takeaways
- Muskan Gupta won gold in cycling.
- Twisha Kakadia secured her second consecutive gold in taekwondo.
- Both athletes trained under the Center of Excellence program.
- The Gujarat government recognizes their achievements with the Khel Pratibha Puraskar.
- The National Games featured over 10,000 athletes across 35 sports.
Surat, Feb 13 (NationPress) - Muskan Gupta and Twisha Kakadia from Surat have achieved remarkable success by winning gold medals at the 38th National Games currently taking place in Uttarakhand.
Muskan Gupta triumphed in cycling, marking a significant achievement in her athletic career.
Her journey began with a gold medal at the 11th Khel Mahakumbh, and since then, she has benefited from the Sports Authority of Gujarat's Center of Excellence program.
Expressing her gratitude, Muskan credited her coaches and the state government for providing advanced training that was crucial to her success.
Twisha Kakadia, on the other hand, continued her winning streak in taekwondo by earning her second consecutive gold medal at the National Games.
A dedicated athlete, Twisha has been training under the Center of Excellence program for eight years and has consistently excelled at the Khel Mahakumbh, where she has secured gold for six consecutive years. She also represented India at the World Taekwondo Championship in Azerbaijan, further demonstrating her talent on the global stage.
The initiatives by the state government, including the Khel Mahakumbh and the Center of Excellence program, have played a vital role in developing athletic talent, equipping athletes like Muskan and Twisha with the necessary resources and training to succeed at both national and international levels. The Gujarat government has announced that both athletes will receive the Khel Pratibha Puraskar in recognition of their outstanding contributions to sports and their role in enhancing Gujarat's reputation in national sports.
The 38th National Games of India, taking place from January 28 to February 14, 2025, in Uttarakhand, highlights the nation's athletic capabilities across 35 sports disciplines.
The event is being hosted in multiple cities, including Dehradun, Haridwar, Shivpuri, New Tehri, Nainital, Haldwani, and Rudrapur, with the main venue being the Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium in Dehradun.
Over 10,000 athletes from 37 teams are participating, competing in events like swimming, athletics, archery, badminton, boxing, cycling, fencing, gymnastics, judo, kho-kho, lawn tennis, mallakhamb, modern pentathlon, netball, shooting, squash, table tennis, taekwondo, triathlon, weightlifting, wrestling, wushu, and yoga asana.
The official mascot, "Mauli", a Himalayan monal, and the torch named "Tejaswini" were unveiled in December 2024, representing the spirit and cultural heritage of Uttarakhand.
