Manu, Gukesh among four Khel Ratna awardees
The New Indian Express Hyderabad|January 03, 2025
AFTER making waves by winning the bronze medal in the women's 400 metres (T20 category) at the Paris Paralympics in September 2024, para-athlete Jeevanji Deepthi from Warangal district has been selected for the Arjuna Award this year.
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Deepthi's parents, Jeevanji Yadagiri and Dhana Laxmi, hail from Kalleda village in Parvathagiri mandal. Yadagiri works as a helper in a private company while Dhana Laxmi is a daily wage labourer. Despite their modest means, they continue to work in the village while supporting her passion.

Expressing joy over the recognition, Dhana Laxmi told TNIE that Deepthi's success was the result of eight years of hard work. She credited Deepthi's schoolteacher and college principal, Adepu Janardhan, for recognising her talent and encouraging her to pursue athletics. She also described how Kalleda residents were celebrating Deepthi's achievement, with many visiting their home to congratulate the family after the para-athlete secured a medal in the Paralympics.

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