Rakshitha Raju, a visually impaired athlete hailing from Karnataka's Chikkamagaluru, has earned a distinguished place in the lineup for the Paris Paralympics 2024.

Raju will script history as the first Indian female competitor in the Women's 1500m Running T-11 category, a notable milestone in the Paralympic Games as announced by the Paralympic Committee of India (PCI). This achievement underscores Rakshitha’s exceptional resilience and unwavering dedication to her sport.