Telangana: CM Hails Paralympian Deepthi Jeevanji's Arjuna Award

CM Revanth Reddy congratulates Deepthi Jeevanji, "Telangana Krida Ratnam," for her Arjuna Award and global victories

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Jan 17, 2025 - 12:40

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Telangana: CM Hails Paralympian Deepthi Jeevanji's Arjuna Award

Hyderabad: Chief Minister Revanth Reddy took to platform X and congratulated Paralympian Deepthi Jeevanji, and called her "Warangal Darling" and "Telangana Krida Ratnam," for receiving the prestigious Arjuna Award from President Draupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan.

రాష్ట్రపతి భవన్‌లో జరిగిన జాతీయ క్రీడా అవార్డుల ప్రదానోత్సవంలో గౌరవ రాష్ట్రపతి ద్రౌపది ముర్ము గారి చేతుల మీదుగా అర్జున అవార్డును అందుకున్న మన తెలంగాణ క్రీడారత్నం, వరంగల్ ముద్దుబిడ్డ, పారా ఒలింపియన్ అథ్లెట్ దీప్తి జీవంజి గారికి ముఖ్యమంత్రి @revanth_anumula గారు అభినందనలు తెలిపారు.… https://t.co/DtLY59hGtG— Telangana CMO (@TelanganaCMO) January 17, 2025

Deepthi Jeevanji hails from Kalleda village of Warangal district in Telangana. Deepthi’s remarkable accomplishments include a bronze medal in the Women’s 400m T20 event at the 2024 Paralympic Games held in Paris, France, and another bronze in the same event at the 2024 World Championship in Kobe, Japan. Additionally, she secured a gold medal in the Women’s 400m T20 event at the 4th Asian Para Games held in Hangzhou, China, in 2023.

Chief Minister Revanth Reddy also highlighted Telangana’s commitment to fostering talent through improved sports policies, enabling more athletes to excel nationally and internationally. Deepti’s achievement brings pride to the state and inspires aspiring athletes.