Deepthi Jeevanji: From Telangana’s Kalleda to Paris Paralympics 2024

From a small village in Telangana to making history at the Paris Paralympics 2024

Deepthi broke the T20 world record in the 400m at the Para Athletics World Championship in Kobe

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Deepthi Jeevanji is set to become India’s first athlete with intellectual impairment to compete at the Paris Paralympics 2024

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Born in Telangana’s Kalleda, Deepthi faced societal prejudices and financial struggles

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Deepthi’s family, daily wage laborers, faced financial hardships that nearly derailed her training.

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Deepthi’s breakthrough came with her gold medal in the 400m T20 at the Hangzhou Asian Para Games

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Support from the Gopi-Mytrah Foundation was crucial in her journey to international success.

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