Now everyone talks with respect: Asian Para Games gold winner Deepthi Jeevanji turns taunts into historic gold
India, Oct. 21 -- Throughout her childhood, Deepthi Jeevanji and her parents, daily wage earners from Telangana's Kalleda village, endured constant taunts from local villagers over her intellectual impairment. But today, she overcame it all as she stood at the podium in Nagoya, Japan, after claiming gold in the women's 400m T20 event at the ongoing Asian Para Games, as she scripted history with a new Games-record time of 56.36 seconds. "I felt so happy to hear our National Anthem play, knowing I brought joy and pride to my country," says the 23-year-old, adding, "There was a time when my family faced negativity and was called names because of me. But ever since I made a name for myself, everything has changed. Now, everyone talks to us wi...
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