Siwan’s daughter Shagufta Naz won gold in National Grappling Championship

The name which has raised the flag of Bihar in the world of recent national sports. She is Shagufta Naz, 17-year-old daughter of Lauwan village of Badharia block. In the 18th National Junior Grappling Championship held from 14 to 16 November in Haridwar (Uttarakhand), Shagufta has brought glory to Siwan not only in Bihar but in the entire country by winning one gold and one silver medal.

Showed strength in 52 kg category
In the 52 kg weight category of the junior category, Shagufta Naaz won excellent matches one after the other.
Surprised the player from Uttar Pradesh by knocking her out. Defeated the player from Himachal Pradesh by 0-9. Captured the gold medal by defeating the strong opponent of Haryana 1-9. Veteran junior players from states across the country were participating in this competition. But Shagufta left everyone behind on the basis of her skill, fitness and technique and won the gold.

10 medals in three years
Shagufta has been continuously dominating at the national level for the last three years. Till now she has won 10 medals. She also became the champion of Bihar by winning the gold medal in her age group in the Open National Championship held in Sonipat, Haryana in 2023. The continuous shining of a Muslim girl on the national stage in a tough and technical sport like grappling is also inspiring for the society.

Didn’t lose courage even after being orphaned
Shagufta’s success story is not only a story of sports but also a story of struggle. She lost her parents at a very young age. After becoming orphan, his responsibility was taken by his maternal uncle Mohd. Picked up by Kaleem alias Vikas Ahmed. Amidst all this, Shagufta achieved this position with her hard work and dedication while studying in GM High School, Badharia. This wonderful confluence of family support and personal passion is clearly reflected in her gold medals today.

Example set for daughters of Muslim community
In today’s era, it is considered challenging for daughters to make a career in sports. Especially less opportunities are seen in rural and Muslim communities. Whereas Shagufta Naaz is showing a new direction. She is proving that if there is courage, hard work and belief in dreams, no matter how difficult the circumstances are, the destination is never far away. Shagufta says that sports has given her confidence. More and more girls from their village and district should come forward. Her success is filling girls with new enthusiasm for sports.

Success of daughters is becoming the identity of Siwan
The soil of Siwan has always given talents. Now daughters are also making their mark at the national level. Local sports coaches have also appreciated Shagufta’s hard work and discipline. People of the society say that Shagufta Naaz’s achievement is not only a pride for her family, but also gives the message that being an orphan does not mean the end, but can also be the beginning of rising stronger.

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