New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi dialled the medal winners at the ongoing Paris 2024 Paralympics and congratulated them on making the country proud. PM Modi spoke to the para-athletes, calling them from Brunei, where he is currently visiting on an official tour.
PM Modi spoke to armless archer Sheetal Devi and congratulated her for the success in Paris. Sheetal won the mixed team compound archery bronze with Rakesh Kumar in Paris.
The Prime Minister hailed Sheetal and told her how Mata Vaishno Devi was helping her achieve glory. Sheetal. who Kishtwar, Jammu & Kashmir, greeted PM Modi by saying Jai Mata Di.
PM Modi also congratulated India’s Para-athletes Yogesh Kathuniya (Silver in Men’s discus throw F56), Rakesh Kumar (Bronze in Archery) and Sumit Antil (Gold in Javelin throw F64) for bringing glory to the nation following their remarkable performances in Paris. The heartfelt call is winning the internet.
India surpass best-ever medal tally at Paralympics
Courtesy of a fruitful Tuesday (Day 6), which saw India winning five medals, the country registered their best-ever medal haul in the history of the Paralympics. India surpassed their previous best tally of 19 medals, registered at the Tokyo 2020 Paralympics. India ended Day 6 with 20 medals including three gold, seven silver and 10 bronze.
India won all their five medals on Day 6 in Athletics. Deepthi Jeevanji (Bronze in 400m T20), Mariyappan Thangavelu (Bronze in Men’s high jump T63), Sharad Kumar (Silver in Men’s high jump T63)
Ajeet Singh (Silver in Men’s javelin throw F46) and Sundar Singh Gurjar (Bronze in Men’s javelin throw F46) shone for the country on a medal-laden day.
After a slow start, which saw India winning seven medals in the four days, a two-day medal rush helped India record their best-ever haul in the history of the Paralympics.
India claimed eight medals on Day 5 and five medals on Day 6 to script history in Paris. PM Narendra Modi spoke to armless archer Sheetal Devi and congratulated her for the success in Paris. He also dialled the likes of Sumit Antil and Yogesh Kathunia and praised their efforts. Other Sports Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Cricket Live Score, Sports Breaking News from Sports Today
