Published By: Ritayan Basu
Last Updated: November 23, 2023, 11:44 IST
Indian para archer Rakesh Kumar (X)
Indian contingent had a historic outing at the Asian Para Archery Championships.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday lauded the Indian contingent’s prime end at the Asian Para Archery Championships as historic, and stated they’ve etched their names in historical past books.
“The contingent shines bright with their best ever performance at the Championships with a total of 9 Medals, including 4 Gold Medals as well. Compliments to each and every athlete for their contribution. May they keep making us proud always,” he stated on X.
“A historic triumph at Para Asian Archery Championships in Bangkok! Congratulations to the phenomenal Indian Para Archery team for their splendid performance, etching their names in the history books,” he stated.
World No. 5 Rakesh Kumar led the Indian problem with a hat-trick of gold because the contingent pipped heavyweights South Korea to prime the medal standings with 9 medals at the championships in Bangkok on Wednesday.
India bagged 4 gold, 4 silver and one bronze, whereas South Korea completed their marketing campaign with 5 medals (3-1-1) to settle for the second spot.
In one other submit, Modi congratulated Wushu champions Roshibina Devi, Kushal Kumar and Chavi for successful medals at the just lately held sixteenth World Wushu Championship within the USA.
“Their determination and skill have truly made the nation proud. I am also confident that their success will make Wushu more popular in India. My best wishes to them for their future endeavours,” he stated.
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