Preethi Pal Age, Wiki and Bio

Preethi Pal

Quick Info

ProfessionPara Sprinter
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth22/09/2000
Age23 years
BirthplaceMeerut, Uttar Pradesh, India

Bio/Wiki

HometownMeerut, Uttar Pradesh, India
ReligionHinduism
Zodiac signVirgo

Physical Stats & More

Height5' 3" (161 cm)
Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorBlack

Relationships & More

Marital StatusUnmarried

Family

Siblings1 Sister

Career

Coach/MentorGajendra Singh
Medals
Gold
  • 2022: 4th Indian Open National Para Athletics Championship in Bengaluru
  • 2022: 20th National Para Athletics Championship Women's 200m T35 Event in Odisha
  • 2023: Khelo India Para Games in Women's 100m T35 Event in New Delhi
  • 2023: Khelo India Para Games in Women's 200m T35 Event in New Delhi
  • 2024: 6th Indian Open Para Athletics Championships in Women's 100m T35 Event in Bengaluru
  • 2024: 6th Indian Open Para Athletics Championships in Women's 200m T35 Event in Bengaluru
  • 2024: National Para Athletics Championships in Women's 100m T35 Event in Goa
  • 2024: National Para Athletics Championship in Women's 200m T35 Event in Goa
Bronze
  • 2023: 5th Indian Open Para Athletics Championships in Bengaluru
  • 2023: 21st National Para Athletics Championship in Pune
  • 2024: World Para Athletics Championships in Women's 200m T35 Event in Japan
  • 2024: Summer Paralympics in Women's 100m T35 Event in Paris
  • 2024: Summer Paralympics in Women's 200m T35 Event in Paris

Social Media

Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/preeti_pal_200m/

Some Lesser Known Facts

She hails from a farming family in Uttar Pradesh.
Diagnosed with cerebral palsy during childhood.
Her lower body was plastered shortly after birth due to weak legs.
Underwent various traditional treatments to strengthen her legs.
Began using calipers at the age of five and continued for eight years.
Inspired by watching the Paralympic games on social media at age 17.
Motivated by Paralympian Fatima Khatoon to compete in various competitions.
Trained at Kailash Prakash Sports Stadium in Meerut for seven years.
Participated in the 26th U.P. State Open Athletics Championships in 2018.
Qualified for the Asian Para Games in Hangzhou in 2022, securing fourth place.
Improved her running techniques under coach Gajendra Singh at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium.
Became the first Indian athlete to win a medal in the Women’s T35 100m at the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris.