Deepthi Jeevanji defends her Women's 400m T20 title with a Games Record at the Asian Para Games
20 October 2026
The Prime Minister's Office issued a message congratulating Deepthi Jeevanji on winning gold in the Women's 400m T20 event at the Asian Para Games. The release says she defended her title with a Games Record. The Prime Minister said her success will inspire countless young athletes. The release was posted by PIB Delhi on 20 October 2026.
Event:
Women's 400m T20
Medal:
Gold
Why it matters for exams: Para-athletics medallists and their exact event classes are a standing question area in current affairs papers.
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In plain words
T20 Track classification T20 — A para-athletics class for athletes with an intellectual impairment.