Hyderabad: Telangana athlete Deepti Jeevanji won gold in the women’s 400m T20 event at the Asian Para Games 2026 in Japan, clocking 56.36 seconds and setting a record. Following her achievement, Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy congratulated her and praised her determination.
Deepti Jeevanji’s gold medal victory brought recognition to Telangana at the international sporting event. From the start, she dominated the final and maintained her pace to finish ahead of her competitors. As a result, her timing of 56.36 seconds secured the top position.
Meanwhile, Revanth Reddy said Deepti’s historic performance would inspire para athletes and young sportspersons across the country. He noted that her success demonstrated how determination, hard work and self-confidence could help athletes overcome obstacles and achieve their goals.
Deepti Jeevanji gold medal win inspires young athletes
In addition, the Chief Minister expressed hope that Deepti would win more international medals and bring further recognition to Telangana and India. Her latest achievement added to her record of performances on the international stage.
Deepti had earlier won a bronze medal at the Paris Paralympics in 2024. Now, her latest gold medal has further strengthened her standing as a prominent Indian para athlete. Moreover, her journey from a rural background to international competition drew praise from sporting circles in Telangana.
At the same event, para table tennis player Bhavina Patel secured a bronze medal. Consequently, India’s medal tally rose to 13, while Deepti’s gold was reported as the country’s fifth at the competition.
Following Deepti’s performance, public figures, sports enthusiasts and officials in Telangana extended their congratulations. Furthermore, sporting circles praised Indian para athletes for their performances on the international stage.