Deepthi Jeevanji Wins Bronze at Paralympics and Receives Warm Welcome in Hyderabad
Paralympic bronze medallist Deepthi Jeevanji received a warm welcome at the Rajiv Gandhi International Airport in Hyderabad. The 21-year-old athlete won the bronze medal in the women’s 400m T20 final at the ongoing Paralympics in Paris.
Deepthi was quick off the blocks but finished behind Ukraine’s Yuliia Shuliar and Turkey’s Aysel Onder. She clocked 55.82s in a race decided by narrow margins. Yuliia won gold with 55.16s, and Aysel took silver with 55.23s.
Speaking to reporters, Deepthi expressed her happiness with the support from citizens and requested a job and land from the government. She said, “I am happy to see the support I am getting. Now, my goal is to get a job and take care of my parents…My coaches also worked very hard. I appeal to the government to give me a govt job and land.”
Deepthi’s father, Jeevanji Yadhagiri, thanked the Sports Authority of India (SAI) for their support. He said, “Deepthi has brought recognition to our country. We are proud of her. We thank the Sports Authority for all the support they have given. Deepthi had aimed for the gold medal, but due to health problems, she won bronze. We wish that the government would give her a job.”
Deepthi made her way into the final with a sensational run in the qualification round, finishing first in her women’s 400m-T20 round 1 with 55.45s. Ukraine’s Yuliia Shuliar and Brazil’s Antonia Keyla Da Silva Barros also qualified for the final.
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Paralympics -: The Paralympics is a major international sports event for athletes with disabilities. It happens every four years, just like the Olympics.
Bronze -: Bronze is a type of medal given to the third-place winner in a competition. It is made of a metal called bronze, which is a mix of copper and tin.
Hyderabad -: Hyderabad is a big city in India, known for its rich history and delicious food. It is the capital of the Indian state of Telangana.
Rajiv Gandhi International Airport -: This is the main airport in Hyderabad, named after Rajiv Gandhi, a former Prime Minister of India. It is where people fly in and out of the city.
400m T20 -: This is a running race that is 400 meters long. ‘T20’ is a category for athletes with intellectual disabilities.
Paris -: Paris is the capital city of France, a country in Europe. It is famous for the Eiffel Tower and many other beautiful places.
Sports Authority of India -: The Sports Authority of India (SAI) is an organization that helps athletes in India by providing training and support.
Ukraine -: Ukraine is a country in Eastern Europe. It is known for its rich culture and history.
Turkey -: Turkey is a country that is part of both Europe and Asia. It has a rich history and is famous for its unique culture and food.
