Deepthi Jeevanji from Telangana Wins Arjuna Award

Deepthi Jeevanji, a talented athlete from Telangana, has been honored with the prestigious Arjuna Award for her exceptional performance in sports. This achievement has brought immense joy to her family, villagers, and teachers who have supported her throughout her journey.

Family's Joy and Support

Deepthi's mother, Dhanalakshmi, expressed her happiness, saying, "We are thrilled that our daughter is receiving the Arjuna Award. We never thought we would hear such big news in our lifetime. Despite facing criticism, Deepthi worked hard and achieved this feat. We are proud of her."

Guidance from Teachers

Dhanalakshmi also acknowledged the role of Deepthi's teachers, particularly PT Venkateshwar sir and Ramesh sir from Hyderabad, who guided her throughout her 8-year journey.

Community Praise

Mudurakolla Nagaiah, a neighbor, praised her, saying, "It's a great honor for Deepthi Jeevanji to receive the Arjuna Award. She has worked tirelessly and brought a good name to Telangana state, our district, and our village. She has become the second P.T. Usha."

Jyoti Yarraji's Achievements

Jyoti Yarraji, the daughter of Suryanarayana and Kumari from Visakhapatnam, also made headlines. Her father is a private security guard, and her mother works as a cleaner in a private hospital. Jyoti's talent was recognized by her teacher Srinivasa Reddy during her school days. She gained fame by winning a gold medal in the 2015 state-level hurdles competition and later set a record as the "Fastest Woman Athlete" in the country in the 100m Hurdles.