Indian Athletes Shine at Paris Paralympics with 8 Medals
New Delhi, September 3: On Monday, Indian athletes delivered a record-breaking performance at the Paralympics, winning 8 medals, including 2 golds, 3 silvers, and 3 bronzes. This remarkable achievement showcased the determination and talent of Indian para-athletes on the global stage.
Sachin Tendulkar’s Congratulations
Legendary cricketer Sachin Tendulkar expressed his admiration for the winners on X, saying, “Medals Monday, what a historic day we had at the Paris Paralympics yesterday. Indians, across various sports, won 8 medals, including 2 golds, 3 silvers, and 3 bronzes. Congratulations to all the winners who flew the Indian flag high, making it the most memorable day ever for India at the Paralympics.”
Highlights of the Wins
Nithya Sre Sivan won her first-ever Paralympic medal by defeating Indonesia’s Rina Marlina in para-badminton. Nitesh clinched a gold medal in the men’s singles SL3 category by outplaying Great Britain’s Daniel Bethell. Murugesan secured a silver medal after a tough match against China’s Yang Qiu Xia. Manisha won a bronze medal by defeating Denmark’s Cathrine Rosengren.
In the men’s singles SL4 category, Suhas was defeated by France’s Lucas Mazur. Para-shooter Avani Lekhara won India’s first gold in the women’s 10m air rifle with a personal best score. Mona Agarwal took bronze in the same event. Manish Narwal secured a silver medal in the men’s 10m air pistol SH1, while Rubina Francis won bronze in the P2 – Women’s 10m Air Pistol SH-1 final. Preeti Pal won two bronze medals in the 100m T35 and 200m T-35 races.
India’s Position
At the end of Day 5 of the Paralympics, India stands at 15th position in the medal tally with three gold, five silver, and seven bronze medals.
Doubts Revealed
Paralympics -: The Paralympics are a major international sports event where athletes with disabilities compete. It’s like the Olympics but for people with physical, visual, and intellectual impairments.
Medals -: Medals are awards given to athletes who perform very well in sports competitions. Gold is for first place, silver for second, and bronze for third.
Sachin Tendulkar -: Sachin Tendulkar is a very famous Indian cricketer, often called the ‘God of Cricket’. He is known for his amazing skills and many records in cricket.
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Nithya Sre Sivan -: Nithya Sre Sivan is an Indian athlete who won her first medal at the Paris Paralympics. She is one of the many talented athletes representing India.
Nitesh -: Nitesh is an Indian para-badminton player who won a gold medal at the Paris Paralympics. Para-badminton is badminton for athletes with disabilities.
Avani Lekhara -: Avani Lekhara is an Indian shooter who won a gold medal in the women’s 10m air rifle event at the Paris Paralympics. She is known for her excellent shooting skills.
Medal tally -: The medal tally is a table that shows how many medals each country has won in a sports event. It helps to see which country is performing the best.