Rakshita Raju disqualified after initially finishing third as Ravanni Valasanani awarded 1500m T11 bronze

19 Oct 2026, 06:14 pm IST|
Rakshita Raju disqualified after initially finishing third as Ravanni Valasanani awarded 1500m T11 bronze
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Rakshita Raju was disqualified after initially finishing third in the women's 1500m T11 at the Asian Para Games, allowing Ravanni Valasanali to be awarded the bronze, the Times of India reported on October 19, 2026.

China took both the gold and silver medals in the same event.

India secured medals across several events that day, including gold and silver in the women's 1500m T12/T13 and in the men's javelin throw F46.

Rakshitha RajuRakshita RajuRavanni ValasanaliWomen'S 1500m T11Asian Para Games