Simran captured gold in the women’s 200m T12, smashing the Games record with a 24.80‑second run and putting the banner of victory back on India’s flag.
The finish line was a blur of sweat and cheers as guide Shivam steered her through the final 50 metres, a sharp contrast to her former partnership with Umar Saifi.
Fatigue had crept in after a grueling heat, but Simran kept her focus, saying the tightness in her body was the price of racing at the top level.
Tejalben Damor, on her Asian Para Games debut, landed a bronze in 25.23 seconds, adding depth to India’s podium haul and signalling a bright future for the 400m, her strongest event.
With Simran’s record‑setting gold and Tejalben’s bronze, India’s para‑athletics squad has cemented its growing strength on the continental stage. The next race for Simran is the women’s 100m, where she hopes to translate her 200m speed into a podium finish, while Tejalben gears up for the 400m, buoyed by the confidence the bronze has given her.