Malda Farmer's Daughter Ananya Roy Wins National Shotput Silver

• Ananya Roy, a 7th-grade student from Malda, won a silver medal in shot put at the national level.
• Representing Bengal, Ananya secured second place in the U-14 shot put event at the 69th National School Games Athletics Championship.
• The competition took place in Indore, Madhya Pradesh, from December 2-3.
• Ananya, daughter of a farmer, achieved this success despite financial challenges, throwing the shot put 11.97 meters.
• Her achievement has brought joy and recognition to her district and family.

Why It Matters: A farmer's daughter's national silver medal proves talent can overcome adversity.