India’s performance at the 2024 Paris Paralympics has been nothing short of spectacular, and the whole nation is celebrating the incredible achievements of our para-athletes. Indian athletes have secured an impressive 26 medals so far, making this the country’s best-ever Paralympic performance. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been personally congratulating the winners and expressing his pride in their accomplishments, referring to their medals as a “gift to the country.”
PM Modi’s Support for the Paralympic Athletes
Over the past few days, PM Modi has spoken to several medal-winning para-athletes, including Harvinder Singh, Sachin Khilari, Kapil Parmar, Pranav Surma, and Dharambir. He applauded their courage and hard work, highlighting how they have made the entire country proud. In his phone calls, the Prime Minister encouraged these athletes, calling their victories an inspiration not only for sports fans but for the whole nation.
The PM didn’t just limit his praise to the athletes themselves. He also acknowledged the dedication of their coaches, recognizing the key role they played in these athletes’ success. PM Modi’s continued interaction with the winners reflects his commitment to encouraging sports and the athletes representing India on the global stage.
India’s Best Paralympic Performance
India’s performance in the Paris 2024 Olympics might have been below expectations, with the country bringing home only 6 medals and no golds. However, the Paralympians have outshone those results by a wide margin, breaking the record of 19 medals from the Tokyo Paralympics. So far, Indian athletes have earned 26 medals, including 6 golds, 9 silvers, and 11 bronzes.
PM Modi Encourages India’s Paralympic Contingent Ahead of Paris 2024
Medal Winners Who Spoke to PM Modi
Among the athletes PM Modi congratulated was Harvinder Singh, who won gold in Para Archery. The Prime Minister also spoke to Sachin Khilari, who secured a silver medal in shot put, and praised Kapil Parmar, who became India’s first-ever judo medalist in the Paralympics. Additionally, Dharambir, who achieved an Asian record with a gold in club throw, and Pranav Surma, who claimed silver in the same event, received heartfelt congratulations from the PM.
PM Modi Congratulates Indian Paralympic Medalists for Their Remarkable Achievements at Paris 2024
Another Gold for India
On September 6, India added another gold to its tally with a record-breaking performance by Praveen Kumar. Competing in the men’s T64 high jump, Praveen cleared 2.08 meters, setting a new Asian record. This victory was particularly sweet for Praveen, as he had previously won silver in the Tokyo Paralympics and was determined to turn that silver into gold this time.
With the competition still ongoing, India is currently ranked 14th in the medal standings. As the Paralympics near their end, there’s hope that Indian athletes will continue to bring home even more medals.
