Simran takes gold with a Games Record in the women's 100m T12 at the Asian Para Games
21 October 2026
Simran won the gold medal in the women's 100m T12 event at the Asian Para Games 2026, clocking a time that set a new Games Record. Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi congratulated her and said her speed, determination and dedication to sporting excellence are truly commendable, and wished her continued success. The T12 classification is for athletes with visual impairment. The Press Information Bureau release of 21 October 2026 carried the Prime Minister's message along with a post from the Prime Minister's Office account on X.
Athlete:
Simran
Event:
Women's 100m T12
Medal:
Gold, with a new Games Record
Games:
Asian Para Games 2026
Why it matters for exams: Medal winners and their events at the Asian Para Games are asked directly in the sports section.
Kerala PSCUPSC
In plain words
T12 Track classification 12 — A para athletics class for runners with visual impairment, where T stands for track.