Ludhiana, Nov. 15 -- The growing participation of girls in the Punjab State Special Olympics is beginning to reflect in their performances, with female athletes making their mark on the medal tally on the second day of the state-level games in Ludhiana on Saturday.

Eighteen-year-old Gudiya Soni won two bronze medals, 15-year-old Arushi clinched gold in mini javelin, and 30-year-old Sonia secured silver in individual bocce in their respective categories.

The 27th Punjab State Special Olympics Games 2026, being held at Guru Nanak Public School, Sarabha Nagar, from November 13 to 15, have brought together more than 550 students from 61 schools across the state. According to organising committee member Niranjan, girls accounted for 40% of t...