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Valasamgari Bhavani

Valasamgari Bhavani[1][2] is an Indian track and field Para Athlete from Andhra Pradesh.[3] Bhavani was born in SPSR Nellore District. She represents India in the Women's 100m, 200m, long jump and shot put events.

Valasamgari Bhavani
Personal information
NationalityIndian
EducationGraduate
Sport
Country India
SportTrack & Field
DisabilityRight Upper Limb - Post Traumatic Amputation
Disability classT-46
Event(s)100m, 200m, Long jump, Shot Put
Coached byZaseem
Medal record
Representing  India
Women's athletics
World Abilitysport Games 2023
Bronze medal – third place Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand 100m
Bronze medal – third place Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand Shot Put
Khelo India Para Games 2023
Bronze medal – third place Delhi 100m
Silver medal – second place Delhi 200m
Bronze medal – third place Delhi Long Jump

Childhood and early life

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Valasamgari Bhavani was born in a poor family in Muttukur village of SPSR Nellore district, Andhra Pradesh. Her father, Chandraiah was died in the year 2009 and her mother, Bujjamma is a housewife. In her childhood days, she plays Kho Kho and Kabaddi very well and also dreams to be a sprinter as it is very supported by her father. In 2009, climbing on a water tanker truck she accidentally touched a live electric cable, in which her right arm incurred significant damage and also her father who tried to protect her from electric shock was died on spot. She received medical attention but the doctors amputated her right arm. After that with the support of her mother and her coach, Zaseem, SAAP coach started her athletic training.

Career

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Bhavani won her first national medal in 19th Indian national para athletics, 2021 at Bengaluru and her first Indian ranking medal in 4th Indian Open National Para-Athletics Championships. She won bronze medals in both 100m sprint and shot put under T-46 category at 2023 World Abilitysport Games, Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand.

6th Indian Open Para Athletics International Meet

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Year Venue Event Category Result[4]
2024 Bengaluru 100m T35/44/46/47/62 Bronze
2024 Bengaluru long Jump T20/44/46 Bronze

World Abilitysport Games

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Year Venue Event Category Result[5]
2023 Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand 100m T42/46/62 Bronze
2023 Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand shot put F46 Bronze

Khelo India Para Games

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Year Venue Event Category Result[6][7][8]
2023 Delhi 100m T45/46/47 Bronze
2023 Delhi 200m T45/46/47 Silver
2023 Delhi Long Jump T45/46/47 Bronze

5th Indian Open Para Athletics International Championship

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Year Venue Event Category Result[9]
2023 Bengaluru 100m T46 Silver

4th Indian Open National Para-Athletics Championships

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Year Venue Event Category Result[10]
2022 Bengaluru 200m T11/12/35/46/47 Bronze

National Para Athletic Championships

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Year Venue Event Category Result
2024 Goa 100m T45/46/47 Silver[11]
2024 Goa Long Jump T45/46/47 Silver
2023 Pune 100m T45/46/47 Silver[12]
2023 Pune 200m T45/46/47 Bronze
2021 Bengaluru` 100m T46 Silver
2021 Bengaluru` 200m T46 Bronze
2021 Bengaluru` Shot Put T46 Silver

References

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  1. ^ ETV Andhra Pradesh (2024-10-23). Bhavani of Muthukuru | Defies Fate to Shine in Athletics | Bags Several Medals in Long Jump || Yuva. Retrieved 2024-10-23 – via YouTube.
  2. ^ ACT CITY NELLORE (2024-09-08). Talent Show // V. Bhavani - International Para Athletic. Retrieved 2024-10-23 – via YouTube.
  3. ^ India, Paralympic Committee of (2024-03-27). "Celebrating Excellence - 6th Indian Open Para Athletics International Championship". Paralympic Committee of India. Retrieved 2024-06-17.
  4. ^ "6th Indian Open Para Athletics International Championships, 2024 results".
  5. ^ "World Abilitysport Games, 2023 results" (PDF).
  6. ^ "Khelo India Para Athletics, 2023 results" (PDF).
  7. ^ "Khelo India Para Games, 2023 results".
  8. ^ "Khelo India Para Games, 2023 Participants list" (PDF).
  9. ^ "IOPAC 2023, Bengaluru - Result Book - Paralympic India". www.paralympicindia.org.in. Retrieved 2024-07-03.
  10. ^ "Final Results - Indian Open Para Athletics Championship 2022 Bengaluru - Paralympic India". www.paralympicindia.org.in. Retrieved 2024-07-03.
  11. ^ "22nd National Para Athletics Championships results".
  12. ^ "Results - 21st National Para Athletics - Paralympic India". www.paralympicindia.org.in. Retrieved 2024-07-03.
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