Indian contingent records highest-ever medal tally at Para Athletics Worlds
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Simran Sharma bagged gold in the women's 200 metres T12 category, while Preethi Pal secured her second medal of the meet with a bronze in the women's 100m T35 category and Navdeep won a bronze medal in the men's javelin throw F41 category
Kobe (Japan), May 25: India's medal-tally Saturday reached 17 including six gold, five silver and six bronze at the 2024 Para Athletics World Championship here as the feat surpassed the country's previous best in the competition achieved in 2023.
Medals continue to pour for India as Simran Sharma bagged gold in the women's 200 metres T12 category, while Preethi Pal secured her second medal of the meet with a bronze in the women's 100m T35 category. Preethi had earlier won bronze in 200 meters in the same category. India's Navdeep won a bronze medal with a season-best performance of 42.82 meters in the men's javelin throw F41 category.
The Indian para-athletics team's performance in Kobe is a testament to their hard work, resilience, and the robust support system provided by coaches, support staff, and the Athletics Federation of India. Their success serves as an inspiration to aspiring athletes across the country and reinforces India's growing stature in international para-athletics.
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✨Deepthi Jeevanji set a world record of 55.06 seconds in the Women’s 400m T20 category which secured the gold medal in an incredible display of hard work and motivation. "Breaking the world record and winning gold at the World Championships is a dream come true. I am grateful for the support of my coaches, family, and the entire Indian contingent. This is just the beginning, and I am excited for the future, especially with the Paris Paralympics on the horizon," said Deepthi Jeevanji after breaking the world record.
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