Malaysian student Girrtigha Nayar, 18, has brought home a gold medal after competing at the 1st World Adimurai Silambam Championship 2026 in Kanniyakumari, India.

Girrtigha, a student at IJN University College (IJNUC), emerged as a world champion in Silambam, a traditional martial art that involves skilled and coordinated movements using a staff.

IJNUC celebrated her achievement while sharing Girrtigha’s journey, including the challenges she faced in preparing for the championship and what it meant to represent Malaysia on the international stage.

At just 18, Girrtigha’s gold-medal achievement showcases the potential of young Malaysian athletes while bringing Silambam onto the international sporting stage. 🏆👏

🔗 Source: Threads | ijnuniversitycollege

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