Vidisha Baliyan

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Vidisha Baliyan
Born (1997-08-21) 21 August 1997 (age 26)
Muzaffarnagar, Uttar Pradesh, India
EducationBachelor in Physical Education, Masters in Yoga, Masters in History
Occupation(s)Beauty pageant titleholder, former tennis player, motivational speaker
Known forMiss Deaf World 2019, Miss Deaf India 2019, National Disability Award 2019, Founder of Spandan Welfare Society
Parent(s)Vipin Kumar (Father)
Dr. Deepshika (Mother)

Vidisha Baliyan (born 1997) is a former beauty pageant titleholder, retired tennis player, motivational speaker, and founder of the Spandan Welfare Society. [1] She represented India at the 2017 Summer Deaflympics and also represented India at the 2019 Miss & Mister Deaf World contest. On 19 July 2019, she won the Miss Deaf World Contest and became the first ever Indian to be crowned as a Miss Deaf World. [2] [3]

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Early life

Baliyan was born on 21 August 1997 and was diagnosed with partial hearing impairment at birth. Her parents refused to send her to a special school despite medical advice. She attended the MN Public School in Muzaffarnagar for her primary education. She faced discrimination from the other students due to her deafness. [4] She has completed her graduation in Physical Education from Noida. She has pursued her postgraduation in Yoga and History as well.

Deaflympic career

She pursued her career by playing tennis at the national level. She most notably claimed two silver medals at the 2016 National Games before being called up to take part in the 2017 Summer Deaflympics, her first Deaflympic event. She competed in women's singles and doubles events at the 2017 Deaflympics. She was placed fifth in the women's doubles event. [1] It is reported that Vidisha decided to retire from playing tennis citing severe back injuries following the 2017 Summer Deaflympics. [5]

Pageantry

Baliyan decided to take part in the Miss Deaf India contest following her retirement from tennis. She was reported to have had training sessions in Greater Noida for over a year to participate in Miss Deaf India 2019. She eventually won the Miss Deaf India 2019 contest which was held in Assam, Guwahati in February 2019.[ citation needed ] After emerging as Miss Deaf India, she qualified to take part in the Miss Deaf World 2019 contest and headed to South Africa. She also received the assistance from Wheeling Happiness Foundation which is run by 2016 Summer Paralympics silver medalist Deepa Malik. [6]

She was one of the many contestants to have participated in the Miss Deaf World contest and was crowned Miss Deaf World for the year 2019.[ citation needed ] Vidisha went on to become the first Indian to win the Miss Deaf World 2019. [2] [5]

Achievements

Baliyan received the National Disability Award from the Vice President of India. She is the Brand Ambassador of Women Empowerment in Arsh Kanya Gurukul. She is also the brand ambassador of Phonak Nadia.

Honors

Sports

Talks

She has delivered many talks at the events organised by TED (conference) Community. Invited to speak about her life at many events to inspire thousands of people. Apart from these talks, she has been to many events as the chief guest. She was a guest of honour at Miss Teen India Universe 2020.

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References

  1. 1 2 "Vidisha VIDISHA". deaflympics.com. Retrieved 27 August 2019.
  2. 1 2 "Vidisha Baliyan is first Indian to win Miss Deaf World 2019 crown". femina.in. Retrieved 27 August 2019.
  3. ↑ "Meet Vidisha Baliyan, the first Indian to be honoured with Miss Deaf World 2019 crown". DNA India. 29 July 2019. Retrieved 27 August 2019.
  4. ↑ Miss Deaf 2019 Vidisha Baliyan shares her story to inspire others , retrieved 27 August 2019
  5. 1 2 Pant, Harshita (29 July 2019). "[PICS] 21-year-old Vidisha Baliyan becomes the first-ever Indian to win the title of Miss Deaf World 2019!". www.timesnownews.com. Retrieved 4 September 2019.
  6. ↑ "Miss Deaf World 2019 Vidisha Baliyan credits Paralympian Deepa Malik's Wheeling Happiness Foundation for win". Newz Hook. 29 July 2019. Retrieved 27 August 2019.
  7. ↑ "Winners of National Disability Award 2019".
  8. ↑ "Vidisha Baliyan shares her story at TEDxJnec". 12 February 2020.
  9. ↑ "Vidhisha Baliyan shares her laurals and challenges with Youth".
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