Hyderabad, TELANGANA :
Hyderabad:
They cannot hear the cheers of the crowd, nor can they speak to express their excitement. But at the Raigad Global Cup Taekwondo Championship 2026, their actions spoke louder than any words.
Four students from Hyderabad’s ‘Ideal School for the Disabled’ have become the talk of the town after bagging Gold Medals and proving that physical challenges are no match for nerves of steel.
In a sport like Taekwondo, where split-second cues and coaches’ shouts are vital, these four youngsters – Muhammad Abrar (Class 7), Sd Maaz (Class 6), Ayaan (Class 7), and Sayyida Nurjahan (Class 9) – played a different game.
Since they couldn’t hear the referee or their coach, they trained themselves to read the “body language” of their opponents. By watching the eyes and the slight movement of the feet, they predicted attacks and countered with lightning speed. Their focus was so intense that even the loudest cheers in the stadium couldn’t distract them.
The Ideal School, which provides free education and medical aid to hearing-impaired and mentally challenged children, was buzzing with joy. School Secretary Naveed-ur-Rahman and IICD Chairman Dr. Mubashir Ahmed expressed immense pride in the students’ success.
“We aim to show the world that these children are second to none,” the School Secretary noted, visibly moved by the achievement. “Our mission is to find the hidden star in every child.”
Trained by their dedicated coach, Mr. Irfan, the golden quartet has now qualified for the International Championship.
“Disability is only in the body, not in the spirit,” says Coach Irfan. “These kids from Hyderabad have worked harder than anyone I know. I am confident they will make India proud on the global stage next.”
From the streets of Hyderabad to the podium in Karjat, the journey of Abrar, Maaz, Ayaan, and Nurjahan is a reminder that when you have the will to win, silence isn’t a weakness; it’s your greatest strength.
source: http://www.radiancenews.com / Radiance News / Home> Latest News> Sports / by Muhammad Mujahid / January 14th, 2026