India Targets 25 Medals in Paris Paralympics; Five Secured So Far

India's Paralympic team aims for 25 medals at the ongoing Paris Paralympics. With one gold, a silver, and three bronzes already secured, PCI Secretary General Jayawant Gundu Hamanawar expresses pride in their performance so far.

Expressing happiness with India's performance at the ongoing Paris Paralympics, the Paralympic Committee of India (PCI) Secretary General Jayawant Gundu Hamanawar stated that the contingent is targeting 25 medals. India has secured a total of five medals at the event, including one gold, a silver, and three bronzes.

Speaking to ANI, Hamanawar said, "I am very proud of the contingent's performances. I want to thank all the athletes who have come all the way from India. We have five medals, four in shooting and one in athletics. With days still remaining, we are targeting 25 medals. I would like to wish all the best to athletes, coaches, support staff, and all of the PCI family."

"Very proud that we started with a gold by Avani Lekhara. We expected a gold from Neeraj Chopra at the Olympics but got a silver, but it is okay. We are trying to get a gold in javelin throw. All the coaches, support staff, and PCI staff have supported the players," he added.

Meanwhile, Rubina finished third and bagged a bronze medal in the P2-Women's 10M Air Pistol SH-1 final on Saturday, gathering a total of 211.1 points. Javanmardi Sareh of Iran won gold with 236.8 points, and Turkey's Ozgan Aysel secured silver with 231.1 points. On Friday, reigning Paralympic champion Avani Lekhara retained her form by striking gold in the women's 10m air rifle final. Shooter Mona Agarwal claimed the bronze in the same event.

Lekhara dominated the final, tallying her personal best of 249.7 points. South Korea's Yunri Lee earned silver with 246.8 points, while India's Mona claimed bronze with 228.7 points. India's silver medal came in shooting, with Manish Narwal clinching the silver in the men's P1 10m air pistol SH1 competition. Athlete Preethi Pal secured bronze in the women's T35 100m race with a personal best of 14.21 seconds. (ANI)

(With inputs from agencies.)