9 months ago
Indian Express Journalist Wins Laadli Award for Deepthi Jeevanji's Story
A journalist named Nitin Sharma won an award for writing about a woman named Deepthi Jeevanji.
Deepthi had a hard time growing up because she was different, but she loved running.
Her family helped her follow her dream, and she became really good at it.
She even won a big race in Japan!
Nitin Sharma won the 14th Laadli Media & Advertising Awards for Gender Sensitivity 2025
He won for his report on para-athlete Deepthi Jeevanji's struggles and achievements
Deepthi won a gold medal at the World Athletics Para Championship in Kobe, Japan
Her family sold land to support her athletic ambitions
She faced discrimination due to her physical condition as a child
- Who
- Nitin Sharma, Deepthi Jeevanji
- What
- Won Laadli award, Struggled and achieved in athletics
- Where
- Mumbai (award ceremony), Andhra Pradesh, Japan
- When
- Wednesday (award ceremony), Unknown (Deepthi's achievements)
- Why
- To recognize Nitin's journalism, Deepthi's pursuit of athletics
Challenges Faced
Achievements
Discrimination
Challenges Faced
Deepthi faced discrimination as a child
Achievements
Family Sacrifices
Challenges Faced
Family sold land to support her ambitions
Achievements
Athletic Success
Challenges Faced
Achievements
Won gold medal at World Championships
Key facts
- Award
- 14th Laadli Media & Advertising Awards for Gender Sensitivity 2025
- Winner
- Nitin Sharma, The Indian Express
- Deepthi's Achievement
- Gold medal at World Athletics Para Championship
- Deepthi's Family Sacrifice
- Sold land to support her athletics
- Deepthi's Childhood Struggles
- Faced discrimination due to physical condition
Quotes
Nitin Sharma
The Indian Express journalist who wrote the award-winning report
“The report details how the family had to sell a piece of land to support Deepthi’s ambition to pursue athletics as a career option.”
indianexpress.com
