Indian athletes created history on October 28 when they bagged their 100th medal at the 4th Asian Para Games in Hangzhou, China, reports said. that I.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated the para-athletes and highlighted their dedication and talent, which serve as an inspiration to the nation. He said in a post on the social media platform X: “100 medals in the Asian Para Games! A moment of unparalleled joy. This success is the result of the sheer talent, hard work, and determination of our athletes…. They serve as a reminder that nothing is impossible for our youth.
He also expressed his great pride and appreciation for the athletes, coaches and support system.
Dilip Mahado Javit claimed gold in the men’s 400m T47, taking his medal tally to 100 by completing the race in 49.48 seconds. This achievement represents India’s most successful Para Games campaign to date, with the current tally standing at 26 gold, 29 silver and 45 bronze.
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The current medal tally surpasses India’s previous record of 72 medals achieved at the 2018 Paralympic Games in Jakarta, which included 15 gold, 24 silver and 33 bronze.
On the final day of the Games, in addition to Gavitt’s gold medal, rowers Anita and Narayana Kunjanapal took silver in the PR3 mixed pair sculls. A day earlier, Suyansh Narayan Jadhav clinched India’s first gold medal in swimming in the men’s 50m butterfly-S7 category, while Suleraj Dharmaraj set a new Asian and Games record in the men’s long jump T64.
The previous day, India bagged a total of 17 medals, including 7 gold, 6 silver and 4 bronze.
Earlier, on October 26, when India’s medal count crossed 80, PM Modi had tweeted, “Congratulations to Paralympic shooter @sid6666 on an impressive performance in the SH-1 50m mixed rifle event! This gold is a testament to his precision, focus and talent.” “His exceptionalism and uncompromising spirit. India is thrilled.”
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