Deepthi Jeevanji wins 400m T20 gold with Asian Para Games record

India's Deepthi Jeevanji claimed the gold medal in the women's 400m T20 event at the Asian Para Games 2026. The 23-year-old athlete from Telangana completed the race in 56.36 seconds, establishing a new Asian Para Games record. She finished ahead of Japan's Niina Kanno, who earned silver with a time of 58.92 seconds, while Japanese runner Akane Kato took bronze in 1:00.26.

The victory adds another major title to Jeevanji's career, following her previous gold medal win at the 2024 Para World Championships and a Paralympic bronze medal. The T20 classification in para athletics is designated for competitors with intellectual impairments, who may encounter challenges with information processing and tactical execution.