Indian sprinter Deepti Jeevanji did wonders at the Paris Paralympics 2024 on Tuesday (September 3). She won the bronze medal in the women’s 400 meter T20 athletics event. She clocked 55.82 seconds in the final and stood third. This is India’s first medal today. India has won its 16th medal. India had won eight medals on Monday but there was silence of medals for a long time the next day. The T20 category is for intellectually weaker players.
Deepti made a great start with a timing of 0.164 seconds but could not maintain the momentum. He tried to move towards silver by sprinting at the last moment. However, Türkiye’s world record holder Aysel Onder came from behind and overtook Deepti. In such a situation, Deepti had to be satisfied with bronze. Ukraine’s Yulia Shulyar (55.16) won gold and Onder (55.23) won silver. Deepti, who won gold medals at the Para Asian Games and World Championships, was only 0.66 seconds behind Shuliar.
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Deepti had qualified for the finals by securing first place in her heat with a timing of 55.45 seconds in the match held late on Monday night. Born on September 27, 2003 in Kalleda village in Warangal district of Telangana, Deepti has made a remarkable impact in the world of para-sports. Deepti, who faces many challenges including poverty, is a source of inspiration for many people.
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Deepti’s parents were daily wage laborers and had to sell half an acre of agricultural land to survive. Deepti’s intellectual weakness was initially ridiculed a lot. Some people even suggested sending him to an orphanage. However, Deepti’s parents always stood by her and played an important role in their daughter’s success. Let us tell you that Deepti has achieved the feat of winning a medal in her Paralympic debut.
