Rakshitha Raju, a visually impaired athlete from Chikkamagaluru, Karnataka, has been selected for the Paralympics 2024. She will be competing in the Women's 1500m Running T-11 Category, making history as the first Indian female athlete to compete in this category in the Paralympic Games.
This milestone is a testament to Rakshitha's unparalleled resilience and commitment to excellence as per the release of the Paralympic Committee of India (PCI).
Born with a visual impairment, Rakshitha has overcome numerous challenges to become one of India's top Para athletes. She lost her parents at a very early age and was brought up by her grandmother, who is affected by a speech and hearing impairment.
Her passion for athletics ignited during her school days at the Ashakirana School for the Blind, under the guidance of her physical education teacher.