Simran wins bronze in women’s 200m T12 final

After the disappointment in the 100m competition two nights ago, the 200m race offered Simran a chance at redemption, and helped by her guide Abhay Singh, the athlete went all out to to stand on the podium, and succeeded too in her endeavour.

It was the day’s first medal for India after disappointments in swimming, canoeing and road cycling.

On Friday, Simran breezed her way into the final of the event with a time of 25.03s, having earlier topped her heat to enter the semifinals clocking 25.41s.

Coached by her husband Gajendra Singh, who works for the Army Service Corps, she trains at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Delhi.

Her breakthrough came at the 2019 World Para Athletics Championship where she competed despite fear of losing her father.

Although she lost her father shortly after returning from the event, she channelled her grief into motivation, determined to honour his memory through her achievements.

Since 2022, Simran has been performing exceptionally well in national and international competitions.

She has tasted plenty of success in the National Championship and the Indian Open in the 100m and 200m events.

Besides, she also won two silver medals at the Asian Para Games in Hangzhou last year and secured three gold in the 100m, 200m, and long jump at the inaugural Khelo India Para Games last December.

Thanks to her consistency, Simran was included in the government’s Target Olympic Podium Scheme (TOPS).