Biography
Started: She began to focus on athletics in 2017. (timesofindia.indiatimes.com, 26 Oct 2023)
Reason: Her talent was spotted by coach Rahul Balakrishna when she was a school student in Chikkamagaluru, India. (deccanherald.com, 03 Apr 2021)
Ambition: To win a medal at the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris. (timesofindia.indiatimes.com, 26 Oct 2023)
Milestones: She became the first female athletics competitor representing India to win a gold medal at the Asian Para Games when she was victorious in the women's T11 1500m at the 2018 Games in Indonesia. (SportsDeskOnline, 23 Feb 2024)
Awards: She was named Athlete of the Year in the Paralympic category at the 2023 GoSports Foundation Awards in India. (GoSports Foundation Instagram profile, 23 Dec 2023)
She received the Differently Abled Sportswoman of the Year award at the 2019 Indian Sports Honours. (Indian Sports Honours YouTube channel, 03 Jan 2020)
Additional Info: <B>Guide</B>
Rahul Balakrishna (timesofindia.indiatimes.com, 26 Oct 2023)
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Personal Details
GenderFemale
Birth DateJanuary 15, 2001
Languages SpokenEnglish, Kannada
CoachRahul Balakrishna
Highlights
| Rank | Event | Year | Location | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| World Championships | ||||
| 5 | 1500m - T11 | 2024 | Kobe, JPN | 5:16.13 |
| 5 | 1500m - T11 | 2023 | Paris, FRA | 5:24.95 |
| Asian Para Games | ||||
| 1 | 1500m - T11 | 2022 | Hangzhou, CHN | 5:21.45 |
