Indian sprinter
This result marks a significant improvement for the 24-year-old, who previously recorded a time of 25.47 seconds while winning gold at the Dubai Para Athletics Grand Prix in September. Her success in Japan follows a steady rise in the sport, having started her para-athletics career in 2022 and placing sixth at the 2025 World Para Athletics Championships.
Dedication and Preparation Lead to Success
Damor, who trains at the Sports Authority of India’s National Centre of Excellence in Gandhinagar, was quick to attribute her achievement to the rigorous training regime overseen by her coach, Nitin Choudhary. She highlighted his unwavering commitment to her development, noting that his insistence on maintaining a strict training schedule—even on scheduled rest days—was fundamental to her progress.
Reflecting on the challenges she has navigated throughout her career, Damor expressed that her primary motivation for travelling to the Games was to return home with a medal. The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports supported her journey by providing financial assistance of Rs 2,05,961 through the Annual Calendar for Training and Competition to aid her preparations.
Looking Ahead to the 400m Event
With the bronze medal secured, Damor’s focus has already shifted to her primary event, the women's 400m T12. She and her coach strategically used the 200m race as a platform to build momentum and confidence, a plan that has now paid off. She remains optimistic that the success in the shorter sprint will provide the necessary boost for her upcoming performance in the 400m.
Beyond her immediate competitive goals, Damor is driven by a desire to give back to her home region. She has expressed a strong ambition to establish a dedicated running track for visually impaired children in Dahod, aiming to provide them with the infrastructure and opportunities to pursue athletics. For now, however, her attention remains firmly on the track in Aichi-Nagoya as she prepares for her next challenge.
