Dipti Jivanji Sets New Record at Asian Para Games, Wins Gold in 400m T20 Event
Dipti Jivanji breaks the 400m T20 record at the Asian Para Games, securing gold with a time of 56.36 seconds.
Nagoya, October 20 (Daily Kiran) : Dipti Jivanji made headlines on October 20, 2026, at the Asian Para Games in Nagoya, where she set a new record in the women’s 400m T20 event. Clocking in at 56.36 seconds, she surpassed her previous best of 56.59 seconds set in 2022, improving her time by 0.23 seconds.
The 23-year-old from Telangana successfully defended her gold medal, showcasing her exceptional talent. Jivanji is not only a two-time medalist at the Para World Championships, including a gold in 2024, but also a Paralympic bronze medalist. Despite facing challenges due to her intellectual disability, she has carved a niche for herself in para athletics.
Her journey began when N. Ramesh, a coach from the Sports Authority of India, recognized her potential at a state-level athletics competition when she was just 15. Under his guidance, Jivanji honed her skills and worked tirelessly to achieve significant milestones.
She entered the world of para athletics in 2019 at the Asian Youth Championships in Hong Kong, where she won a bronze medal. Although expressing her emotions can be difficult due to her condition, Jivanji remains determined to excel in her sport.
From 2019 to 2022, she participated in numerous events organized by the Athletics Federation of India, and her hard work paid off when she clinched gold medals in both the 100m and 200m events at the Khelo India Youth Games 2020 in Guwahati.
Her success continued at the National Junior and Youth Championships, where she earned several medals, leading to her recognition as a Khelo India athlete. A standout moment in her career came at the Asian Para Games 2023, where she broke both the games and Asian records. Additionally, she set a world record with a time of 55.07 seconds at the World Championships in 2024, solidifying her status as a rising star in para athletics.
Jivanji’s remarkable achievements have not only brought her personal accolades but have also inspired many in the para athletics community.
