India continues to shine at the Paris Paralympics 2024, with Nishad Kumar securing the country’s seventh medal in the men’s high jump. This comes after Preethi Pal’s bronze medal in the women’s 200m T35 event. India’s strong performance in shooting also continues, with a gold for Avani Lekhara and bronze medals for Mona Agarwal, Manish Narwal, and Rubina Francis.
India added another medal to its Paralympic tally as Nishad Kumar secured a silver medal in the men’s high jump T47 final. Preethi Pal also bagged a bronze in the women’s 100m-T35 event, making it a successful day for Indian athletes. The day also saw impressive performances in Para badminton, Para archery, and Para table tennis.
Indian athlete Preethi Pal secured a bronze medal in the women’s 100m T35 event at the Paris Paralympics 2024, setting a new personal best time of 30.01 seconds. This is her second bronze medal at the Games, adding to her earlier bronze in the women’s 100m T35. This victory also marked India’s first medal in a track event at the Paris Paralympics.
India’s medal count at the 2024 Paris Paralympics kicked off on Day 2 with a strong showing in shooting and track events. Avani Lekhara became the first Indian woman to win two gold medals at the Para Games, while Preethi Pal earned India’s first medal in a track event. Meanwhile, Manish Narwal secured a silver medal in shooting. Here’s a detailed look at India’s performances on Day 2.
Preethi Pal, a 23-year-old Indian athlete, secured a bronze medal in the women’s T35 100m race at the Paris Paralympics. She achieved a personal best time of 14.21 seconds, marking India’s first medal in para-athletics at the games. The gold and silver medals went to Chinese athletes Zhou Xia and Guo Qianqian.
Preethi Pal, competing in her first Paralympics, secured a bronze medal in the women’s 100m T35 race at the Paris Paralympics 2024, marking India’s first medal in a track event at the Games. She clocked a personal best time of 14.21s, finishing behind China’s Xia Zhou and Qianqian Guo.
