Mumbai Nov 24th: The National Abilympics 2025 concluded today at the Civil Services Officers Institute (CSOI), New Delhi, celebrating vocational excellence, inclusion, and resilience. Organized by Sarthak Educational Trust in collaboration with the National Abilympic Association of India (NAAI), and supported by DEPwD, TPCDT, and IndusInd Bank, the event followed four successful regional rounds held in Chennai, Mumbai, Lucknow, and Guwahati.

Kashif Khan wins Gold for Patisserie & Confectionery at National Abilympics in Delhi

A total of 26 medals—8 Gold, 10 Silver, and 8 Bronze—were awarded this year. Maharashtra emerged as one of the standout performers, securing 8 medals across ICT, Hospitality, Crafts, and Services categories.

The two-day national finale brought together 59 regional medallists from over 20 states, shortlisted from more than 500 competitors in zonal contests. Participants competed in multiple vocational skill trades including ICT (Engineering Design, Desktop Publishing, Photography), Crafts (Basket Making, Crochet, Painting & Decoration), Hospitality (Cake Decoration, Patisserie, Cleaning Services), and Services (Hairdressing, Massage Therapy).

Highlights from Maharashtra’s Medal Wins

ICT Trade

  • Karuna Suryawanshi (Hearing Impairment) – Gold, Photography (Studio)

  • Hardik Shah (Hearing Impairment) – Bronze, Desktop Publishing

  • Vivek Yeralkar (Visually Impaired) – Bronze, Photography (Studio)

  • Avinash Avhad (Hearing Impairment) – Gold, Character Design

  • Kishor Mohite (Hearing Impairment) – Silver, Character Design

Crafts

  • Sonali Shinde (Hearing Impairment) – Bronze, Crochet

  • Ajit Karade (Hearing Impairment) – Bronze, Painting & Decoration

Hospitality

  • Md. Kashif Khan (Hearing Impairment) – Gold, Patisserie & Confectionery
    – A previous international medallist, Kashif aims to upgrade his medal at Finland 2027.

Services

  • Sheetal Lembhe (Hearing Impairment) – Gold, Cleaning Services

Other Notable Results from Across India

  • Engineering Design: Gold – Rupa Dhanjibhai Bhanushali (Gujarat)

  • Basket Making: Gold – Ghulam Mohd. Magray (Jammu & Kashmir)

  • Hairdressing: Gold – Suman Rawat (Delhi)

  • Massage Therapy: Gold – Yumnam Naresh Singh (Manipur)

Leadership Speaks

Dr. Jitender Aggarwal, Secretary-General, NAAI and Founder & CEO, Sarthak Educational Trust, said:

“Watching these champions at the National Abilympics gives us confidence that India can lead with pride at Finland 2027. Sarthak has empowered 1.25 lakh PwDs through training, placement, and rehabilitation, and reached over 5.3 million through community initiatives.”

Gold medalist Md. Kashif Khan shared:

“My goal is clear India deserves a Gold at the International Abilympics. Every competition pushes me to raise the bar.”

The national winners now move one step closer to representing India at the 11th International Abilympics in Finland (2027)—the world’s largest vocational skills competition for Persons with Disabilities.

Their achievements reflect not only personal triumph but also India’s growing commitment to inclusive, skill-driven economic empowerment.