New guide, new glory! Simran storms to Games-record gold as Tejalben adds bronze
Indian athlete Simran won gold in the women's 200m T12 event at the Asian Para Games 2026, setting a new Games record. Her teammate Tejalben Damor also secured a bronze medal, marking a successful day for the Indian contingent.
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NEW DELHI: India's Simran scripted a golden comeback at the Asian Para Games 2026, setting a new Games record to win the women's 200m T12 title with her new guide Shivam, while compatriot Tejalben Damor added a bronze to complete a memorable outing for the country on Tuesday.The 26-year-old Simran clocked 24.80 seconds to claim her maiden gold at the continental showpiece, finishing ahead of Iran's Hajar Safarzadeh, who took silver in 25.02 seconds. Tejalben, making her debut at the Asian Para Games, secured bronze with a time of 25.23 seconds.The T12 classification is for athletes with moderate visual impairment.Simran shines with new guide after difficult transitionA bronze medallist at the 2024 Paris Paralympics, Simran has been rebuilding her campaign with Shivam after her previous guide, Umar Saifi, was banned for a doping violation.She had won silver in the same event at the 2023 Hangzhou edition, making Tuesday's record-breaking performance…
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