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How Devaki Dhar returned stronger after epilepsy?
short by / on Wednesday, 7 January, 2026
Diagnosed with epilepsy at 19, Devaki Dhar saw her sprinting career disrupted by medication and uncertainty. Refusing to quit, she rebuilt her training, nutrition, and mindset. In 2025, eight years later, the Delhi-based athlete clocked her personal best and now prepares for national and international meets, while speaking out to break stigma around epilepsy in sport.
read more at The CSR Journal