Simran

Started: She began training seriously with her husband Gajender Singh in 2015. "My parents were not financially capable of arranging funds for me to undertake athletic training. But my husband has been a great force." (indianexpress.com, 26 May 2024; timesofindia.indiatimes.com, 07 Jul 2021) Reason: Her mother encouraged her to be active at a neighbourhood park when she was young. She developed an interest in running at college, where she began competing. "I would always follow my mother for a walk and it helped me grow in confidence. When I attended college, a lot of my friends too would encourage me. Yes, there were people who would taunt me, but then I had the belief in me." (indianexpress.com, 26 May 2024) Ambition: To win gold at the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris. (The Better India Instagram profile, 27 May 2024) Awards: In 2024 she received the Rani Laxmi Bai Award in Uttar Pradesh, India. (Instagram profile, 26 Jan 2024) She was named Female Para Athlete of the Year for 2020 at the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry [FICCI] Turf 2020 India Sports Awards. (aroundtherings.com, 09 Dec 2020)

Sporting Relatives: Her husband Gajender Singh has served as her coach. (Dietitian Shreya YouTube channel, 05 Feb 2020; thehindu.com, 28 Feb 2021)