Following an international medical reclassification, Nurjahan moved up from Class 6, where she was ranked World No. 12, to compete in Class 7. The shift reset her global ranking to World No. 28 and placed her in a stronger competitive field. She progressed confidently through the knockout stages, defeating Dhwani Shah 3-1 in the final.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Currently ranked No. 8 in Asia, Nurjahan is aiming for a Top 6 finish to secure qualification for the Asian Para Games later this year. She will compete in upcoming international tournaments in Italy, Spain and other circuits to strengthen her ranking.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cI needed this win to regain momentum after the reclassification,\u201d said Nurjahan. \u201cIt gives me confidence at a crucial stage. My focus now is clear: to break into the Top 6 in Asia and qualify.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
A polio survivor since the age of five, the 39-year-old returned to competitive table tennis in 2022 after a long break and has steadily climbed the ranks. Alongside elite sport, she works as a Junior Officer at Adani Airport Holdings Limited (AAHL) in Ahmedabad, balancing professional responsibilities with high-performance training.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cIt is challenging to manage work shifts and training, but Garv Hai\u2019s support has been crucial in helping me compete internationally,\u201d she added.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
A polio survivor since the age of five, the 39-year-old returned to competitive table tennis in 2022 after a long break and has steadily climbed the ranks. Alongside elite sport, she works as a Junior Officer at Adani Airport Holdings Limited (AAHL) in Ahmedabad, balancing professional responsibilities with high-performance training.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
As Nurjahan enters a decisive four-month international phase, this support will be central to her Asian Para Games qualification campaign.<\/p>\r\n\r\n