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July 30, 2026 9:50 AM

President Murmu congratulates para-athletes, Sreeshankar on CWG 2026 medal-winning performances

President Droupadi Murmu on Thursday congratulated Indian para-athletes Dilip Mahadu Gavit and Mohammed Basil Morssinganakathi for their historic gold-silver finish in the men's T47 100m event and long jumper Murali Sreeshankar for winning the silver medal at the Commonwealth Games 2026 in Glasgow. Dilip Mahadu Gavit clinched the gold medal in the men's T47 100m with a Games record time of 10.71 seconds, while Mohammed Basil Morssinganakathi secured the silver medal with a season-best 10.83 sec...

October 6, 2025 7:25 PM

PM Modi hails Indian contingent’s record medal haul at World Para-Athletics Championships

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday congratulated the Indian contingent for their historic performance at the World Para-Athletics Championships 2025, held at New Delhi’s Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium from September 23 to October 5, saying their “success will inspire several people.” For the first time, host India achieved a record 22 medals - including six gold, nine silver, and seven bronze - marking their best-ever performance at the championships. In comparison, India had won nine medal...

September 25, 2025 9:46 PM

PM Narendra Modi at WPAC 2025 Opening Ceremony: ‘Para Athletes Breaking Barriers, Setting New Benchmarks’

On a historic day for Indian sports, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said hosting the IndianOil New Delhi 2025 World Para Athletics Championships will reiterate India as a “sporting and inclusive” nation to the world. The opening ceremony of the WPAC 2025 was held at the iconic Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium on Thursday evening. In a special message welcoming around 2,200 participants from 100 nations, PM Modi said: “By breaking barriers and setting new benchmarks, para athletes have played a vita...

September 16, 2024 3:55 PM

India shatters records at Paris Paralympics 2024, PM Modi lauds athletes

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday lauded the Indian contingent for delivering their best-ever performance at the Paralympic Games in Paris, saying that it was possible due to the "unwavering dedication and indomitable spirit" of the athletes. Indian para-athletes have secured a record-breaking total of 29 medals, including seven gold, nine silver, and 13 bronze. This achievement surpasses the country's best 19 medals tally at the Tokyo 2020 Paralympics, marking a new era in Indian para-spo...