18 year old, Bhuvi Agarwal Shines With Three Golds at Dubai 2025 Asian Youth Para Games

Eighteen-year-old Bhuvi Agarwal announced herself to the continental stage in unforgettable fashion at the Dubai 2025 Asian Para Youth Games, delivering a golden sweep in the T20 category. Competing in long jump, shot put, and the 400m race, the young Indian para-athlete with an intellectual impairment claimed three gold medals, turning her debut appearance at the Asian Para Youth Games into a powerful statement of belief, discipline and promise.

For Bhuvi, who began training at the age of nine, the moment felt almost unreal.

“Yes, I always dreamed of representing India one day, and I feel very happy to win gold for my country here,” she said, her smile reflecting years of quiet determination finally rewarded.

Behind her success stands a journey shaped by belief – belief that was planted early by her coach, Shorabh Verma, and nurtured every single day on the training track.

“All her life, she watched able-bodied athletes compete. I always told her, You can compete just like them. We train at Olympic-level facilities, and that environment motivates her every day to aim higher,” Verma explained.

Those emotions came flooding out in Dubai, where Bhuvi’s triumphs were witnessed firsthand by the two people who have stood closest to her journey – her mother and her coach – cheering from the sidelines as she crossed the finish line and claimed gold.

“I am extremely proud of Bhuvi. She trained so hard for this championship. Watching her win gold here, live, was an unforgettable feeling. This is her first Asian Para Youth Games, and it has given her tremendous confidence for the future,” her mother said, her voice filled with emotion.

Bhuvi’s dedication is relentless. She trains seven days a week, morning and evening, without rest days. Athletics is not just her sport – it is her passion.

“I don’t want to try other sports. I want to do everything in athletics,” she said firmly.

Her mother, who has never missed a training session – standing by her side through scorching summers and freezing winters – shared the pride felt back home.

“In India, everyone is so proud and happy that a girl is representing the country at the international level,” she said.

A student of Delhi Public School, Faridabad, Bhuvi also credits her school community for standing behind her dreams.

“My schoolmates supported me so much. I received messages, calls, and Instagram tags wishing me luck. The school is really proud,” Bhuvi said. Her mother echoed the gratitude, while Coach Verma highlighted the institution’s role:

“The school has given us unconditional support, even financial help. That kind of support allows children to dream bigger.”

Bhuvi has already shared the track with some of India’s finest para athletes, including Paris 2024 Paralympic bronze medallist Deepthi Jeevangi in the T20 400m.

“Yes, I’ve competed with her in Brisbane and at Khelo India. “I feel proud and happy to compete with her,” Bhuvi said.

Her coach sees that competition as inspiration rather than pressure.

“Deepthi is her competitor, and her level is very high. My dream is to train Bhuvi to reach that level – and even surpass it one day. But that requires relentless hard work from all of us: Bhuvi, her family, and me. Without commitment and support, none of this is possible,” Verma said.

When asked who she dedicates her medals to, Bhuvi answered without hesitation.

“To my coach and my mom,” she said. Then, with a laugh, she added when asked if she would keep one for herself, “I’ll earn more.”

With her unbreakable discipline, strong support system, and fearless ambition, Bhuvi Agarwal is doing more than winning gold medals in Dubai. She is redefining possibilities – and inspiring a new generation of Indian para athletes to believe that no dream is ever out of reach.