Gandhinagar, October 21, 2026 – Asian Para Games held in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan Asian Para Games-in 2026 Visually impaired runner from Dahod in Gujarat Shri Tejalben Amarji Damore has made the country proud by winning the bronze medal in the women's 200 meter T12 competition. With his best time in the competition, he has achieved a new achievement at the international level.
24-year-old Mr. Tejalabane, who is training at the National Center of Excellence of Sports Authority of India (SAI) in Gandhinagar, recorded a time of 25.25 seconds in the heats and secured a place in the finals. Earlier in September 2026, he had won the gold medal in the Dubai Para Athletics Grand Prix with a timing of 25.47 seconds.
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Giving credit for his success to his coach Nitin Choudhary, Mr. Tejalbe said that the coach's continuous hard work, discipline and guidance have a big contribution in this medal.
Tejalbein, who overcame difficult circumstances, started para athletics in 2022. After finishing sixth in the 2025 World Para Athletics Championships, he won gold medals in the 2026 National Championships and Dubai Grand Prix.
Under the ACTC scheme, the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports of the Central Government has provided Rs. Financial assistance of Rs 2,05,961 has been given. Whereas at SAI Gandhinagar it is provided coaching, sports facilities and necessary structural support.
Shri Tejalben's main competition is 400 meter T12, which will be held now. Said that his confidence has increased due to the medal won in 200 meters, Mr. Tejalbehe expressed the hope of performing well in the next competition also. Shri Tejalbehan dreams of building a special running track for visually impaired children in Dahod.
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