Indian Para-Athletes Secure 100 Medals at Asian Para Games

Indian Para-Athletes Secure 100 Medals at Asian Para Games

VoM News Desk | October 28, 2023 | 12:27 PM IST | Sports | Follow on Google News

Indian Para-Athletes Secure 100 Medals at Asian Para Games

Indian Para-Athletes Secure 100 Medals at Asian Para Games

Indian para-athletes have etched their names in the annals of history by reaching a monumental milestone – they have claimed their 100th medal at the ongoing Asian Para Games in Hangzhou, with Dilip Mahadu Gavit’s gold medal win. Gavit’s remarkable achievement came in the Men’s 400m T47 event, where he clinched the prestigious gold with an impressive run time of 49.48 seconds. This marks India’s most successful campaign in the Para Asian Games to date.

Indian Contingent’s Record-Breaking Performance

As of now, India has secured a total of 26 gold medals, 29 silvers, and 45 bronze medals, surpassing the 100-medal mark. This achievement surpasses India’s previous best medal haul at the 2018 Para Games in Jakarta when they won a total of 72 medals, including 15 golds, 24 silvers, and 33 bronzes.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his admiration for this remarkable feat and highlighted the inspiration it provides: “100 MEDALS at the Asian Para Games! A moment of unparalleled joy. This success is a result of the sheer talent, hard work, and determination of our athletes. This remarkable milestone fills our hearts with immense pride. I extend my deepest appreciation and gratitude to our incredible athletes, coaches and the entire support system working with them. These triumphs inspire us all. They serve as a reminder that nothing is impossible for our youth.”

Continued Success in Diverse Sports

India’s impressive medal tally continued to grow on the last day of the prestigious Games. Rowers Anita and Narayana Konganapalle clinched a silver medal in PR3 Mixed Doubles Sculls with a timing of 8:50.71. Suyansh Narayan Jadhav made history by securing India’s first gold medal in swimming, clocking a performance time of 32.22 seconds in the Men’s 50m Butterfly-S7 category. Solairaj Dharmaraj set a new Asian and Games record in the Men’s Long Jump T64 category with a leap of 6.80m, securing India’s 25th gold medal and the 98th overall.

The Indian contingent is poised to continue its winning streak in Athletics, Chess, and Rowing, further cementing their status as a powerhouse in para-sports.

On Friday, Indian para-athletes demonstrated their prowess by claiming a total of 17 medals, including 7 gold, 6 silver, and 4 bronze medals in various sports. Sheetal Devi secured gold in the Archery compound open event, while Pramod Bhagat and Thulasimathi excelled in badminton, each clinching a gold medal. Raman Sharma also brought glory with a gold medal in the men’s 1500m T-38 event.

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