- Wins silver medal
- Will represent India in international competitions
Bhopal: In a remarkable achievement, Pooja Garg clinched the silver medal at the 18th National Para Canoeing Championship, held from April 24-28, 2025, at Lower Lake, Bhopal. This prestigious event was organized by the Sports Authority of India and the Indian Kayaking and Canoeing Association (IKCA). Pooja displayed extraordinary courage, exceptional technique, and immense dedication to secure second place.
The silver medal was presented to her by Ashok Goyal, IPS, Madhya Pradesh Human Rights Commission, and Dilip Joshi, Secretary of Karnataka, in recognition of her remarkable achievement. A talented para-athlete from Indore, Pooja exemplified determination and passion in her performance.
Her coach praised her discipline and commitment, expressing confidence that she would bring glory to India on the international stage. Pooja’s victory symbolizes much more than a medal—it represents countless struggles, challenges, and relentless effort that illuminate the path to success. This achievement proves that true dedication can overcome any obstacle, and dreams can be realized.
Pooja has also been selected for several prestigious international competitions, where she will represent India:
* Asian Para Canoeing Championship, Pattaya, Thailand (June 12-15, 2025)
* ICF World Para Canoeing Cup, Poznan, Poland (May 22-25, 2025)
* ICF World Para Canoeing Championship, Milan, Italy (August 20-24, 2025)
