Simran Sharma Wins 200m T12 Gold with Games Record as Tejalben Damor Takes Bronze At Asian Para Games

India celebrated another memorable moment in athletics at the Asian Para Games 2026 as Simran Sharma stormed to gold in the women’s 200m T12 final, setting a new Games record with a time of 24.80 seconds. 

Tejalben Damor added to the celebrations by securing bronze in 25.23 seconds, a personal best, giving India a double podium finish in the event in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan.

Simran’s victory underlined her status as one of India’s leading para-athletes, while Damor’s performance ensured that the Indian contingent had two representatives among the medal winners. With her guide Shivam alongside her, Simran delivered a record-breaking run to claim the title and strengthen India’s athletics campaign.

The double podium was another significant result for India at the Games, taking the country’s medal tally to seven gold, nine silver and 11 bronze medals, according to the tally provided with the result.

Simran produced the standout performance of the women’s 200m T12 final, crossing the finish line in 24.80 seconds to establish a new Asian Para Games record. Competing in the T12 classification for athletes with a visual impairment, Simran ran alongside her guide, Shivam. Guide-athlete coordination is an essential part of competition in this category, requiring synchronised movement and communication as the pair negotiate the track at speed.

The 24.80-second performance secured the gold medal and placed Simran at the top of the final standings. Iran’s H. Safarzadeh finished second in 25.02 seconds, while fellow Indian athlete Tejalben Damor claimed bronze in 25.23 seconds.

Simran’s record-breaking run was the highlight of the event, delivering another gold medal for India and demonstrating the quality of the country’s para-athletics programme.

The result also added to Simran’s growing list of achievements on the international stage. Winning a major continental title while setting a Games record represents an important milestone, particularly in an event where fractions of a second can determine the final medal positions.

Tejalben Damor Delivers a Personal Best

Damor ensured that India’s success extended beyond the gold medal by finishing third with a personal-best time of 25.23 seconds.

Her performance secured bronze behind Simran and Safarzadeh, completing a double podium for the Indian contingent. The personal best made the result especially significant for Damor, who improved her own performance while competing against a strong international field.

The margin between silver and bronze was just 0.21 seconds, highlighting the closeness of the contest behind Simran. Safarzadeh’s 25.02-second effort earned silver, while Damor’s 25.23 seconds was enough to secure the final podium position.

For India, having two athletes finish among the top three provided an additional boost to the athletics campaign. Simran’s record and Damor’s personal best offered two different reasons to celebrate: one a new Games benchmark, the other an individual performance milestone.

The result also demonstrated the depth of India’s challenge in the event, with both athletes converting their opportunities into medals.

The women’s 200m T12 event is contested by athletes with a visual impairment. Competition in this classification places a premium on speed, track awareness and the ability to maintain a consistent running line.

For athletes competing with guides, the partnership is particularly important. The guide must coordinate pace and movement with the athlete, helping the pair run efficiently while maintaining the necessary rhythm through the race.

Simran’s performance with Shivam was a demonstration of that partnership in competition. Their 24.80-second run delivered the gold medal and a new Games record, making it one of India’s notable performances in the athletics programme.

Damor’s bronze added another Indian name to the podium and ensured the country finished the event with two medals.

The double podium came as India continued its campaign at the Asian Para Games 2026 in Aichi-Nagoya. With athletes competing across a range of sports, each medal contributes to the country’s overall standing and builds momentum for the remaining events.

Simran’s gold was particularly important because it combined a title-winning performance with a Games record. Damor’s bronze and personal best made the result even more rewarding for the Indian team.

The final standings were clear: Simran Sharma won gold in 24.80 seconds, Safarzadeh took silver in 25.02 seconds and Tejalben Damor claimed bronze in 25.23 seconds. For Simran, the result confirmed her place among the leading competitors in the women’s T12 sprint events. For Damor, it represented a personal milestone and a place on the continental podium.

Together, the two Indian athletes delivered a memorable result for the country at the Asian Para Games. Simran’s record-breaking gold and Damor’s personal-best bronze provided a double celebration, adding to India’s medal tally and reinforcing the contribution of para-athletics to the nation’s campaign in Japan.