India's Rakshita Raju, a 23-year-old visually impaired athlete, was eliminated in the opening round of the women's 1500m T11 event at the 2024 Paris Paralympics. She finished last in her heat with a time of 5:29.92 seconds, while China's Shanshan He and South Africa's Louzanne Coetzee advanced to the finals with times of 4:44.66 seconds and 4:45.25 seconds, respectively. The T11 category is designated for athletes with visual impairments, often requiring them to compete with guides. Despite her exit, Rakshita made history as the first Indian female athlete to compete in this category at the Paralympics. Her journey has been marked by resilience, overcoming personal hardships, and achieving significant accolades, including gold at the Asian Para Games. Rakshita's participation highlights the growing representation of athletes with disabilities in international sports.