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PM Modi congratulates Dharambir, Pranav for winning medals in men’s club throw F51 final at Paris Paralympics

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday congratulated Dharambir and Pranav Soorma for winning medals at the men’s club throw final at the ongoing Paris Paralympics.

The series of double podium finishes continued for India after para-athletes Dharambir and Pranav Soorma bagged gold and silver medals, respectively, in the men’s club throw F51 final at the para multi-sport event.

Taking to his official X handle, PM Modi lauded Dharambir and said that he has created history by winning India’s first ever Paralympic Gold in Men’s Club Throw F51 event at the marquee event.

“The exceptional Dharambir creates history as he wins India’s first ever Paralympic Gold in Men’s Club Throw F51 event at the #Paralympics2024! This incredible achievement is because of his unstoppable spirit. India is overjoyed by this feat,” PM Modi wrote on Χ.

Praising Pranav Soorma, PM Modi said that his success will motivate countless youngsters in the nation.

“Congratulations to Pranav Soorma for winning the Silver medal in the Men’s Club Throw F51 at the #Paralympics2024! His success will motivate countless youngsters. His perseverance and tenacity are admirable,” PM Modi wrote on Χ.

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