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Deepthi Jeevanji Claims Gold, Sets Para Asiad Record in 400m
Indian para-athlete Deepthi Jeevanji won the gold medal in the women's 400m T20 category at the Asian Para Games, clocking a new Games record time of 56.36 seconds on Tuesday.
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Deepthi Jeevanji delivered an impressive performance to secure the top podium finish in the women's 400m T20 event at the ongoing Asian Para Games. The Indian athlete's winning time of 56.36 seconds established a new Games record for the discipline, surpassing the previous benchmark.
Competing in the T20 classification for athletes with intellectual disabilities, Jeevanji demonstrated her strength and endurance over the 400-metre distance. The gold medal adds to India's medal tally at the continental para-sports championship, underlining the country's growing prowess in Paralympic competition.
Jeevanji's record-breaking performance comes as Indian para-athletes continue to make their mark at the Asian Para Games. The achievement highlights the calibre of training and preparation undertaken by India's Paralympic contingent ahead of the international competition.
The Asian Para Games serve as a key competitive platform for para-athletes across the continent, offering opportunities to compete at the highest regional level and prepare for global championships. Jeevanji's gold medal success reflects the progress being made within India's para-sports ecosystem.
Photo: Deepthi Jeevanji receives the Arjuna Award from President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan, January 2025. President's Secretariat, Government of India, via Wikimedia Commons (GODL-India).