PM Modi congratulates Sharad Kumar and Mariyappan Thangavelu. File | Photo Credit: PTI
Prime Minister Narendra Modi Congratulations to Mariyappan Thangavelu and Sharad Kumar Winning bronze and silver medals in the men’s high jump T6 finalI am in a running program paris paralympics,
In the men’s high jump T6 final, Mariyappan won the bronze medal with a jump of 1.85m. Ezra Frech of the USA again set the Paralympic record by winning the gold medal with a jump of 1.94m. His compatriot Sharad Kumar won the silver medal with a jump of 1.88m.
On his official Twitter handle, PM Modi lauded Mariyappan for his “skill, consistency and determination” that helped him win medals in three consecutive editions of the Paralympics.
“Congratulations to Mariyappan Thangavelu on winning the bronze medal in the men’s high jump T63 event. It is commendable that he has won medals in three consecutive editions of the Paralympics. His skill, consistency and determination are extraordinary,” PM Modi wrote on Twitter.
Praising Sharad Kumar, PM Modi said that the para-athlete has inspired the entire nation. “Sharad Kumar wins silver in men’s high jump T63 at #Paralympics2024! He is admired for his consistency and excellence. Congratulations to him. He inspires the entire nation,” PM Modi wrote on X.
Indian para-athletes created history in Paris by surpassing their highest haul of 19 medals won at the Tokyo Paralympic Games three years ago.
The Indian contingent has added 20 medals to its ever-growing tally and will now have an opportunity to further add to its record tally of medals in a single edition of the Paralympics.
Earlier on Monday and Tuesday, the Indian contingent won 13 medals for the country, taking the medal tally to a record 20 including three gold, seven silver and 10 bronze medals. At the Tokyo edition (August 24 – September 5, 2021), India recorded their best ever performance with 19 medals including five gold, eight silver and six bronze.
It rained double podium finishes for India in athletics after Ajeet Singh and Sundar Singh Gurjar won silver and bronze respectively in the men’s javelin throw F46 event at the Stade de France in the Paris Paralympics.
This year India has sent its largest ever Paralympic contingent, comprising 84 athletes across 12 sports, a testament to the country’s growing para-sports ecosystem. India’s participation at the Paris 2024 Paralympics not only represents a significant increase in numbers, but also an increase in medal expectations.
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