"Neighbours Called Me A Monkey": Deepthi Jeevanji On Tough Road To Paris Paralympics 2024 Medal
Deepthi Jeevanji clinched the bronze medal for India in the women's 400m T20 category final race at the Paris Paralympics 2024. Although she came up short of her best timing, Deepthi was able to finish just behind Yuliia Shuliar (55.16 seconds) of Ukraine and world record holder Aysel Onder (55.23) of Turkey to win a huge medal for his country. It was a massive moment for the para-athlete who had to overcome hostility from her neighbours who made fun of her intellectual impairment and even called her a 'monkey'. Deepthi's parents were even asked to sent her to an orphanage but they did not stop supporting her.
