Mohali (Gurjit Billa):- Punjab’s promising athlete Joy Baidwan has brought pride to Punjab and the Puadh region by winning a gold medal in the Under-18 shot put event at the Junior National Games held in Madras. With this achievement, she has secured her place in the Indian team for the International World School Games, scheduled to be held in Brazil from December 3.
Congratulating Joy on her achievement, Parvinder Singh Sohana, president of the Shiromani Akali Dal’s Mohali unit, honoured her and wished her a bright future. SGPC member Bibi Paramjit Kaur Landran, Istri Akali Dal president Bibi Bhupinder Kaur Gosal, Bibi Baljinder Kaur and Bibi Harjinder Kaur, along with other women, were present on the occasion.
Joy has previously demonstrated her sporting talent in several national and international competitions. She won a gold medal in the Under-17 category at the SGFI International School Games in Goa. In 2023, she won gold in the Under-14 category by setting a record. She went on to win gold medals in the Under-17 category in 2024 and at the Youth Games in 2025. She has also brought honour to India through her performances in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia.
Joy is studying at DAV Lahore, Sector 8. Her father, Paramdeep Singh Baidwan, is active in social service as well as in a farmers’ organisation. Crediting her success to her father and coaches, Joy said that they had supported her at every step. Her achievement is a source of inspiration for young athletes in the region.
