Paralympic Glory: Indian Athletes Shine with Record-Breaking Performances

Indian athletes celebrated a successful day at the Paralympics with Harvinder Singh winning the nation's first gold in archery, followed by a series of impressive performances in club throw, shot put, and other disciplines. The day's achievements boosted India's medal tally to 24, its best-ever showing at the event.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Paris | Updated: 05-09-2024 02:18 IST | Created: 05-09-2024 02:18 IST
Paralympic Glory: Indian Athletes Shine with Record-Breaking Performances
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In a historic milestone for Indian sports, Harvinder Singh secured the country's first gold medal in archery at the Paralympics. His victory was complemented by a stunning series of performances from India's athletes on an exceptional Tuesday.

Sachin Sarjerao Khilari, Dharambir, and Pranav Soorma shone with their record-setting throws, leading India to new heights in the medal standings. These achievements propelled India's overall tally to 24 medals, including five golds, nine silvers, and ten bronzes.

The remarkable performances, particularly in club throw and shot put, marked India's best-ever performance at the Paralympics, a feat expected to be further enhanced with three days of competition remaining.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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