New Delhi, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday lauded the India para-athletics team for its "remarkable achievement" at the recently concluded World Championships in Kobe, Japan, where the country posted its best-ever performance by winning 17 medals, including six gold. . ,
With six gold, five silver and six bronze, India on Saturday ended its campaign at sixth position in the medal tally, several places higher than its 19th position in the last edition.
“I am happy with the excellent performance of our Indian para-athletes at the World Para Athletics Championships. From 34th to 6th in just seven years, they have achieved their best ever performance in the 202nd Championships, securing an impressive 17 medals,” PM Wrote in a tweet.
He said, “Congratulations to our exceptional athletes and everyone who works tirelessly behind the scenes on this remarkable achievement. Their dedication and perseverance is truly inspiring, showing the world what can be achieved through determination and hard work.” Could."
Simran Sharma (Women's 200m T12), Deepti Jeevanji (Women's 400m T20), Saachi Khilari (Men's Shot Put F46), Sumit Antil (Men's Javelin Throw F64), Thangavel Mariyappan (Men's High Jump T63) and Ekta Bhayan (Women's Club). Throw F51) was India's gold medal winner.
India surpassed its previous record of 10 medals (3 gold, 4 silver and 3 bronze) won in the 2023 edition in Paris.
With six gold, five silver and six bronze, India on Saturday ended its campaign at sixth position in the medal tally, several places higher than its 19th position in the last edition.
“I am happy with the excellent performance of our Indian para-athletes at the World Para Athletics Championships. From 34th to 6th in just seven years, they have achieved their best ever performance in the 202nd Championships, securing an impressive 17 medals,” PM Wrote in a tweet.
He said, “Congratulations to our exceptional athletes and everyone who works tirelessly behind the scenes on this remarkable achievement. Their dedication and perseverance is truly inspiring, showing the world what can be achieved through determination and hard work.” Could."
Simran Sharma (Women's 200m T12), Deepti Jeevanji (Women's 400m T20), Saachi Khilari (Men's Shot Put F46), Sumit Antil (Men's Javelin Throw F64), Thangavel Mariyappan (Men's High Jump T63) and Ekta Bhayan (Women's Club). Throw F51) was India's gold medal winner.
India surpassed its previous record of 10 medals (3 gold, 4 silver and 3 bronze) won in the 2023 edition in Paris.
