At 19, Devaki Dhar’s life changed in an instant.A national-level sprinter, she was diagnosed with epilepsy

At 19, Devaki Dhar’s life changed in an instant.
A national-level sprinter, she was diagnosed with epilepsy — and in that moment, the ground beneath her dreams seemed to collapse.

Training came to a halt. Medication began. Strength faded. Confidence followed.
Running had always been her anchor — the rhythm, the control, the freedom. Suddenly, her own body felt unfamiliar.

But Devaki refused to quit.

She rebuilt everything — her routine, her nutrition, her mindset. She learned how to train with her condition, how to listen deeply to her body, and how to give rest the same respect as effort.

Months later, she returned to the track.
In 2025, at a state meet, she shattered her personal best after eight long years of struggle and perseverance.

Today, the Delhi-based sprinter is once again preparing for national and international competitions, and using her voice to speak openly about epilepsy in sport — proving that a diagnosis does not define destiny.