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Ravanni Valasanaini wins Asian Para Games 2026 bronze
Ravanni Valasanaini claims bronze in 1500m T11 after Rakshita Raju disqualification.
In brief
Ravanni Valasanaini claims bronze in 1500m T11 after Rakshita Raju disqualification. Ravanni Valasanaini won bronze in women's 1500m T11 at Asian Para Games 2026 after compatriot Rakshita Raju was disqualified for non-compliance with race rules. Originally reported by Sportstar.
Ravanni Valasanaini wins bronze
Ravanni Valasanaini won bronze in women’s 1500m T11 final at Asian Para Games 2026 after compatriot Rakshita Raju was disqualified.
Rakshita Raju disqualified
Rakshita Raju finished third with 5:31.45s but was disqualified for non-compliance with shoes, clothes and bib.
Valasanaini’s finish time
Valasanaini came fourth with a time of 5:41.85s in the race.
T11 classification
T11 is for athletes with total or near-total blindness in para athletics events.
India’s medal count
India won 11 medals - four gold, five silver and two bronze - at Asian Para Games 2026.
What matters most
Ravanni Valasanaini won bronze in women's 1500m T11 at Asian Para Games 2026 after compatriot Rakshita Raju was disqualified for non-compliance with race rules.
