Biography
( Simran Sharma )
(BORN : 09/11/1999)
Simran Sharma was born on November 9, 1999, in Delhi, India. She is a distinguished para-athlete who has made significant achievements in athletics despite facing numerous challenges from an early age. Born prematurely and with vision impairment, she spent her early years overcoming bullying and societal stigma. Her journey into athletics began when she followed her mother on walks, which sparked her passion for running. Simran's husband, Gajendra Singh, has been instrumental in her athletic career, providing support and training after they married in 2017. Together, they faced financial challenges to pursue her dreams, including selling land to fund her training. Simran has represented India in various international competitions, notably winning a gold medal in the women's 200m T12 event at the World Para Athletics Championships in Kobe, Japan, solidifying her status as a world champion.