September 16, 2024 3:31 PM

President Murmu, PM Modi congratulate Preeti Pal, Nishad Kumar for winning medals at Paris Paralympics

President Droupadi Murmu congratulated Indian para-sprinter Preeti Pal and para-athlete Nishad Kumar for their impressive performances at the ongoing 2024 Paris Paralympics. Nishad Kumar secured a silver medal in the Men’s High Jump T47 event, while Preeti Pal won bronze in the 200m T-35 race, becoming the first Indian woman to win two medals in track and field events at either the Paralympics or the Olympics. She achieved this remarkable feat with a personal best time of 30.01 seconds. In a...