The Indian contingent at the Asian Para Games created historical past on Saturday when it confirmed 100 medals for the very first time. India had by no means come near the magical three-figure mark at the Para Games however the 303-member Indian contingent shattered the elusive document. The nation’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi additionally shared a publish on social media platform X after India’s historic achievement.
The Indian contingent started the ultimate day at the Games with 99 medals in its kitty. It didn’t take an extended wait for the nation to cross the 100-medal mark. Dilip Mahadu Gavit introduced the triple-digit mark up for India when he clinched a Gold medal at the Men’s 400m T47 occasion. This was India’s twenty sixth Gold together with 29 Silver and 45 Bronze medals.
Modi congratulated the athletes on his X account, stating that nothing is impossible for the Indian youth. “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,” Modi wrote on X.
After Gavit’s Golden medal, the contingent introduced 11 extra medals to shoot the tally as much as 111. The nation now has 29 Gold, 31 Silver and 51 Bronze. Modi has applauded the Indian athletes of their journey within the Para Asian Games and the Asian Games earlier than. He has been extremely lively in wishing quite a few athletes via his social media account. “Proud of Sheetal Devi on her extraordinary Gold Medal in Archery Women’s Individual Compound open event at the Asian Para Games. This achievement is a testament to her grit and determination,” Modi wrote for history-maker Sheetal.Â
This is India’s finest medal haul at the Asian Para Games. The nation’s finest medal end at the Games was in 2018 when an Indian contingent introduced 72 medals for the nation.
