Rubina Francis Wins Bronze and Manish Narwal Wins Silver at Paris Paralympics
Rubina Francis, an Indian para-shooter, won a bronze medal in the P2 women’s 10M air pistol SH-1 final at the Paris Paralympics. She aims to use her success as motivation and acknowledges the team’s support.
Rubina said, “I will take the responsibility that has come with this medal as motivation. I was not alone in this journey, there’s a whole team behind every medal. In my journey of eight years, I have seen both good and bad times with this team. I will be meeting PM Narendra Modi for the third time, but my excitement is the same as the first time.”
Meanwhile, Manish Narwal secured a silver medal in the men’s 10m air pistol SH1 final, overcoming pressure and competition. He started strong, dropped to sixth place, but finished in the second spot with 234.9 points.
Manish’s mother, Santosh Narwal, thanked everyone for their support, saying, “I thank everyone for supporting (him). He won the silver medal for the nation. I am feeling very happy and proud.” His father, Dilbagh Narwal, added, “I am feeling very proud that my son has won the silver medal for the nation. The entire nation supported him a lot.”
India’s medal tally at the Paralympics has reached 27, including six golds, nine silvers, and 12 bronzes.
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Rubina Francis -: Rubina Francis is an athlete from India who competes in shooting sports. She has a disability and participates in para-shooting events.
Manish Narwal -: Manish Narwal is another Indian athlete who competes in shooting sports. He also has a disability and takes part in para-shooting competitions.
Bronze medal -: A bronze medal is an award given to the person who finishes third in a competition. It is made of bronze, a type of metal.
Silver medal -: A silver medal is an award given to the person who finishes second in a competition. It is made of silver, a shiny metal.
Paris Paralympics -: The Paris Paralympics is a big sports event where athletes with disabilities from all over the world compete. It is held in Paris, the capital city of France.
Para-shooter -: A para-shooter is an athlete with a disability who competes in shooting sports. They use special equipment to help them aim and shoot.
P2 women’s 10M air pistol SH-1 -: This is a specific shooting event for women with disabilities. They shoot at targets from a distance of 10 meters using an air pistol.
Men’s 10m air pistol SH1 -: This is a specific shooting event for men with disabilities. They shoot at targets from a distance of 10 meters using an air pistol.
Medal tally -: A medal tally is a count of all the medals won by a country or team in a competition. It shows how many gold, silver, and bronze medals they have won.
