Deepthi Jeevanji bags 1st Indian Gold at World Para Athletics
Deepthi Jeevanji s strong determination and silent resilience spoke volumes even before she set foot on the track Underneath her quiet demeanor lay a remarkable tale of triumph over adversity a story that unfolded with every stride she took towards greatness Coach Nagpuri Ramesh renowned for mentoring athletes like Dutee Chand recognized something exceptional in Deepthi Despite her exhaustive workouts she never complained But Ramesh sensed something amiss she couldn t express pain like others prompting him to investigate further A visit to the National Institute for Empowerment of Persons with Intellectual Disabilities revealed Deepthi s truth she was intellectually impaired This didn rsquo t dampen her spirit instead with her coach rsquo s support she started participating in para sports igniting a journey that would redefine her limits In Kobe at the World Para Athletics Championships Deepthi scripted history clinching the m sprint T gold with a world record