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𝗙𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗕𝗲𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗠𝗼𝗰𝗸𝗲𝗱 𝗮𝘀 ‘𝗠𝗼𝗻𝗸𝗲𝘆’ 𝗮𝗻𝗱 ‘𝗠𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗹’ 𝘁𝗼 𝗮 𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗼𝗶𝗰 𝗪𝗲𝗹𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗮𝘁 𝗛𝘆𝗱𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗯𝗮𝗱 𝗮𝗶𝗿𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 Deepthi Jeevanji’s Paralympic Triumph Once mocked as ‘Monkey’ and ‘Mental’ by her villagers, Deepthi Jeevanji received a heroic welcome at Rajiv Gandhi International Airport in Hyderabad on Friday after her return from the Paris Paralympics 2024. The para-athlete from Kalleda village, Warangal district in Telangana, secured a bronze medal in the women’s 400m T20 final, clocking 55.82 seconds, making India proud with her remarkable achievement.Deepthi’s journey to the Paralympics has been far from easy. Born with an intellectual disability, she faced constant ridicule in her village, where she was cruelly nicknamed ‘Monkey’ and ‘Mental.’ Her parents, Jeevanji Yadhagiri and Jeevanji Dhanalaxmi, recalled how villagers suggested sending their daughter to an orphanage due to her condition. “She was born during a solar eclipse, with a small head and unusual facial features. People said terrible things, but today, she has proved she’s truly special,” said her mother, Dhanalaxmi.Despite the taunts and challenges, Deepthi’s perseverance paid off when she secured India’s 16th medal at the Paris Paralympics, coming in just behind Yuliia Shuliar of Ukraine and Aysel Onder of Turkey, the latter holding the world record. Deepthi had previously made history by winning India’s first gold medal at the World Athletics Para Championship in Kobe, Japan, cementing her status as a world-class athlete.The 20-year-old’s triumph in Paris is not just a victory for her, but a testament to her resilience and the unwavering support of her family. Her bronze medal win marks a milestone in India’s Paralympic journey, with her inspiring story capturing the hearts of people across the country.
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