Simran Enhances UP’s Pride with Golden Success at the Asian Para Games 2026
Simran’s stellar performance on the international sports stage, making history by securing first place in the 100m and 200m races
Athletes are bringing glory to the state at the international level in line with CM Yogi’s vision
The Panchayati Raj Department is proud of the major achievement of Arjuna Awardee Simran
Simran becomes an epitome of sports talent and indomitable willpower; Director of Panchayati Raj extends congratulations on her stellar performance in the Asian Para Games
Lucknow, October 25: In alignment with Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath’s vision, the state’s athletes are bringing honor to the country and state at the international level. Simran, a para-athlete from Ghaziabad and an Arjuna Awardee, has brought immense pride to the nation by securing first place in both the 100-meter and 200-meter races at the 5th Asian Para Games 2026 held in Japan. Her remarkable achievement has created an atmosphere of joy across Uttar Pradesh and the entire country. Simran currently serves as a District Panchayat Raj Officer (DPRO) in the Panchayati Raj Department of Uttar Pradesh.
On this historic achievement, Director of Panchayati Raj, Dhirendra Singh Sachan, spoke to her over the phone to warmly congratulate her and wish her a bright future. He stated that Simran has elevated the nation’s dignity on the international stage through her extraordinary talent, hard work, discipline, and unwavering willpower. Her success serves as an inspiration for youth as well as fellow athletes. With the encouragement provided to the youth by the Yogi government, they are making India’s flag flutter high across the globe. Simran’s achievement proves that any challenge can be turned into an opportunity through strong resolve and persistent effort.
Director of Panchayati Raj Sachan has issued instructions to ensure special arrangements for welcoming Simran in honor of her achievement. He directed the concerned officials to respectfully receive Simran upon her arrival at the Indira Gandhi International Airport in New Delhi and bring her to Lucknow with a grand reception to honor her accomplishment.
Simran has previously proven her talent in international sports competitions as well. She made the country proud by winning a bronze medal at the Paris Paralympic Games 2024. Additionally, she secured gold and silver medals at the World Para Athletics Championships held in 2024 and 2025. She also represented India at the 2020 Paralympic Games.
Director of Panchayati Raj Dhirendra Singh Sachan, who is also the Vice President of the Olympic Association and Chairman of the Uttar Pradesh Cycling Association, remarked that Simran’s achievements are a matter of great pride for the state. While fulfilling her administrative responsibilities on one hand, she is bringing glory to the nation through her exceptional accomplishments in the field of sports on the other. Her struggle, dedication, and success infuse positive inspiration into society. He expressed confidence that Simran will continue to bring pride to the country and the state with her stellar performances in the future as well.
