India achieved its best-ever medal haul at a single edition of the Paralympic Games in Paris and also surpassed the Tokyo gold tally after Praveen Kumar won a gold in men’s high jump T64 event on Friday.
Star para shooter Avani Lekhara, who scripted history by becoming the first Indian to clinch a pair of medals in Tokyo three years ago, is hoping to repeat her feat in the upcoming Paris Paralympics, starting August 28.
The minister reached the airport today to honour the sportspersons and all the players were felicitated there.
Thakur congratulated Nishad Kumar for bringing laurels to the state and honoured him while wishing him the best for future championships.
Congratulating Krishna Nagar for winning a Gold medal, Prime Minister Modi said his outstanding feat had brought smiles on the faces of every Indian.
Extending to Haryana's both the medal winners, Khattar said both the medal winners are from Faridabad district and not only the residents of the district but the entire nation is proud of their achievements.
19 year old Manish Narwal accomplished his gold winning feat by shooting 218.2, a Paralympics record, in the Mixed 50m Pistol SH1 event.
India's Sharad Kumar took the bronze medal with a jump of 1.83m
Apart from javelin throwers, high jumpers Nishad Kumar and Ram Pal along with discus thrower Yogesh Kathuniya were also part of the contingent.
Bhavina Patel and Sonalben Patel, both belonging to Gujarat, are looking at putting their best foot forward at the Paralympic Games.
