PM Modi Congratulates Indian Paralympic Medalists in Paris
Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke with Indian athletes who won medals at the Paris Paralympics. He congratulated bronze medalists Mona Agarwal, Preeti Pal, Rubina Francis, and silver medalist Manish Narwal. Modi also wished gold medalist Avani Lekhara success in her other events. India has won four medals in shooting, with Lekhara securing gold in the women’s 10m air rifle. Manish Narwal won silver in the men’s 10m air pistol, while Mona Agarwal, Rubina Francis, and Preeti Pal each won bronze in their respective events.
Medal Winners
| Athlete | Event | Medal |
|---|---|---|
| Mona Agarwal | Women’s 10m Air Rifle | Bronze |
| Preeti Pal | 100m T35 | Bronze |
| Rubina Francis | P2 – Women’s 10m Air Pistol SH-1 | Bronze |
| Manish Narwal | Men’s 10m Air Pistol SH1 | Silver |
| Avani Lekhara | Women’s 10m Air Rifle | Gold |
Doubts Revealed
PM Modi -: PM Modi is short for Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is the leader of India.
Paralympic -: The Paralympics are a major international sports event for athletes with disabilities, similar to the Olympics.
Paris -: Paris is the capital city of France, where the Paralympic Games were held.
Bronze medal -: A bronze medal is an award given to the athlete who finishes third in a competition.
Silver medal -: A silver medal is an award given to the athlete who finishes second in a competition.
Gold medal -: A gold medal is an award given to the athlete who finishes first in a competition.
10m air rifle -: The 10m air rifle is a shooting event where athletes shoot targets from a distance of 10 meters using an air rifle.
10m air pistol -: The 10m air pistol is a shooting event where athletes shoot targets from a distance of 10 meters using an air pistol.