New Delhi, September 2023.
Vimukti Sanstha, a beacon of hope and
empowerment for underprivileged girls in India, presents with pride two
exceptional young talents who are set to represent the nation at the
prestigious Under-19 Muay Thai World Championship 2023 in Turkey, which will be
held during 1st to 7th October.
The spotlight shines on two
17-year-olds, Manisha Pem and Muskan Verma, who are outstanding students from
Vimukti and have won accolades such as a Gold and Silver Medal respectively at
the National Muay Thai Championship held in Chennai, India. Their remarkable
achievement has earned them a coveted spot in the upcoming Under-19 Muay Thai
World Championship, Turkey. A victory at this championship will open doors for
them to compete in the prestigious Asian Games 2023, an event recognized by the
International Olympic Committee (IOC) and the second-largest multi-sport
extravaganza in the world, second only to the Olympics.
Lavalina
Sogani, Founder-Secretary of Vimukti Sanstha, expressed her pride and enthusiasm
for Manisha and Muskan's accomplishments, stating, "At Vimukti, our mission has always been to empower these young
girls and unlock their potential. Manisha and Muskan's journey from humble
beginnings to representing India on the global stage is a testament to the
resilience and determination of our students. We are immensely proud of their
achievements and are committed to supporting them in their pursuit of
excellence."
Since its inception in 2004, Vimukti
has been on a transformative journey, dedicated to the education and
empowerment of girls from the urban slums of Jaipur. Starting with just a
modest group of 20, six-year-old girls, the organization has flourished over
the years. Today, it caters to a total of 650 students, ranging from Nursery to
Grade 12. Under the visionary initiative known as Project Udaan, Vimukti seeks
to unearth hidden talents and provide expert guidance to nurture excellence. As
part of this endeavour, the school introduced Martial Arts in January 2022,
Gymnastics in January 2023, and Yoga in July 2023.
In addition to its remarkable
achievement in the field of sports, Vimukti Sanstha has provided formal
education to approximately 1600 underprivileged girls. The organization remains
steadfast in its dedication to equipping 200 young girls with the skills and
confidence required for career-oriented futures. Furthermore, 50 students who
have successfully completed their twelfth grade have been awarded scholarships
to pursue higher education and specialized vocational training.