India's women's para-racer, Deepthi Jeevanji won a bronze medal in the Women's 400m T20 event at the 2024 Paralympics at the Stade de France in 55.82 seconds. Deepthi's performance showcased her speed, stamina, and determination, adding to India's third track medal in Paralympic Games history, following Preethi Pal's double bronze win.
Deepthi set a world record before entering into the Paralympics 2024 with a 55.04s time, surpassing Turkey's Aysel Onder in the heats. Ukraine's Yuliia Shuliar won the silver medal at the World Championship. After a few close misses by para-shooter Avani Lekhara at 50m rifle 3 positions SH1 and Bhagyashree Jadhav in the Women's shot put F34 final, securing 5th positions, whereas Pooja Jatyan failed to capitalize on a match arrow in Women's individual recurve, resulting in her exit from the quarterfinals, Deepthi's medal was crucial for India.
Deepthi Jeevanji is an Indian para-athlete who has achieved significant success in the T20 category, winning a bronze medal in the 400 meters T20 race at the 2024 Paralympics and setting a world record with a 55.04s time at the 2024 World Championships. Despite facing financial hardships and societal pressures, her resilience and determination have inspired many others.
