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President, PM hail Indian Paralympic stars for their stellar show in Tokyo

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Updated: August 30th, 2021, 15:47 IST
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New Delhi: President of India Ram Nath Kovind and Prime Minister Narendra Modi led the political brass of the country in congratulating the Indian Paralympic athletes, who made the nation proud with their rich haul of medals at the Tokyo Games Monday.

Two-time gold-winning javelin throw veteran Devendra Jhajharia clinched a stupendous third Paralympic medal, a silver this time, while discus thrower Yogesh Kathuniya also finished second as India surpassed its best ever medal tally at the Games Monday.

Sundar Singh Gurjar also chipped in with a bronze, finishing behind Jhajharia in the men’s javelin throw F46 final. India’s medal count has now risen to seven, including one gold (shooting), three more than the four secured in the 2016 Rio Games.

Besides, shooter Avani Lekhara scripted history as she became the first Indian woman to win a gold medal at the Paralympics, firing her way to the top of the podium in the R-2 women’s 10m Air Rifle Standing SH1 event in Tokyo.

The 19-year-old from Jaipur, who sustained spinal cord injuries in a car accident in 2012, finished with a world record equalling total of 249.6, which is also a new Paralympic record.

“Delighted to see our Paralympians bring more glory to the nation! Yogesh Kathuniya wins silver in discus throw, Devendra Jhajharia and Sundar Singh Gurjar bags silver and bronze respectively in javelin throw. Congratulations! Every Indian is celebrating your success,” President Kovind tweeted.

Delighted to see our Paralympians bring more glory to the nation!

Yogesh Kathuniya wins silver in discus throw, Devendra Jhajharia and Sundar Singh Gurjar bags silver and bronze respectively in javelin throw.

Congratulations! Every Indian is celebrating your success.

— President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) August 30, 2021

“Another daughter of India makes us proud! Congratulations to Avani Lekhara for creating history and becoming the first Indian woman to win a Gold at #Paralympics. India is elated by your stellar performance! Our tricolour flies high at the podium due to your phenomenal feat,” Kovind wrote in another tweet.

Another daughter of India makes us proud!
Congratulations to Avani Lekhara for creating history and becoming the first Indian woman to win a Gold at #Paralympics. India is elated by your stellar performance! Our tricolour flies high at the podium due to your phenomenal feat.

— President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) August 30, 2021

 

PM Modi also took to the social networking site to pass across his wishes to the proud para athletes.

“Superb performance by @DevJhajharia! One of our most experienced athletes wins a Silver medal. Devendra has been making India continuously proud. Congratulations to him. Best of luck for his future endeavours. #Paralympics

Superb performance by @DevJhajharia! One of our most experienced athletes wins a Silver medal. Devendra has been making India continuously proud. Congratulations to him. Best of luck for his future endeavours. #Paralympics pic.twitter.com/204B90fXbv

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 30, 2021

 

“India is overjoyed by the Bronze medal won by  @SundarSGurjar. He has shown remarkable courage and dedication. Congratulations to him. Wishing him the very best.  #Paralympics,” he wrote.

India is overjoyed by the Bronze medal won by @SundarSGurjar. He has shown remarkable courage and dedication. Congratulations to him. Wishing him the very best. #Paralympics pic.twitter.com/irTIHefCoH

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 30, 2021

 

“Outstanding performance by Yogesh Kathuniya. Delighted that he brings home the Silver medal. His exemplary success will motivate budding athletes. Congrats to him. Wishing him the very best for his future endeavours. #Paralympics

Outstanding performance by Yogesh Kathuniya. Delighted that he brings home the Silver medal. His exemplary success will motivate budding athletes. Congrats to him. Wishing him the very best for his future endeavours. #Paralympics

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 30, 2021

“Phenomenal performance @AvaniLekhara! Congratulations on winning a hard-earned and well-deserved Gold, made possible due to your industrious nature and passion towards shooting. This is truly a special moment for Indian sports. Best wishes for your future endeavours,” Modi added.

Phenomenal performance @AvaniLekhara! Congratulations on winning a hard-earned and well-deserved Gold, made possible due to your industrious nature and passion towards shooting. This is truly a special moment for Indian sports. Best wishes for your future endeavours.

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 30, 2021

Vice President Venkaiah Naidu also congratulated the para athletes for bringing glory to the country.

“Indian players have performed exceptionally well in the men’s javelin throw event (F46) at the Tokyo Paralympics. Devendra Jhajharia won silver medal and Sundar Singh Gurjar won bronze medal. The nation is proud of your successes. Best wishes for future successes.

टोक्यो पैरालंपिक्स में पुरुषों की भाला फेंक प्रतिस्पर्धा (F46) में भारतीय खिलाड़ियों ने कमाल का प्रदर्शन किया है। देवेंद्र झाझरिया ने रजत पदक तथा सुंदर सिंह गुर्जर ने कांस्य पदक जीता। देश आपकी सफलताओं से गौरवान्वित है। भावी सफलताओं के लिए हार्दिक शुभकामनाएं। #Paralympics pic.twitter.com/E147KSHgHx

— Vice President of India (@VPSecretariat) August 30, 2021

 

“Congratulations to Yogesh Katunia, who won a gold medal in the women’s 10m air rifle at the Tokyo Paralympics 2020, and a silver medal in the men’s discus throw. The country is proud of their achievements. I wish their future a bright future.#Paralympics,” he tweeted.

టోక్యో పారాలింపిక్స్ 2020లో మహిళల 10 మీటర్ల ఎయిర్ రైఫిల్ పోటీల్లో స్వర్ణ పతకాన్ని సాధించిన అవని లేఖరకు, పురుషుల డిస్కస్ త్రోలో రజత పతకాన్ని సాధించిన యోగేష్ కథూనియాకు అభినందనలు. వారి విజయాలను చూసి దేశం గర్విస్తోంది. వారి భవిష్యత్ ఉజ్వలంగా సాగాలని ఆకాంక్షిస్తున్నాను. #Paralympics pic.twitter.com/AV5ybItaAO

— Vice President of India (@VPSecretariat) August 30, 2021

 

“The entire nation is proud of your accomplishments. My best wishes for your bright future ahead,” Naidu added.

Sports Minister Anurag Thakur also wished para shooter Lekhara on her tremendous feat.

“Amazing Avani winsFirst place medal. A historic achievement as she becomes the only woman in Olympics & Paralympics to win a gold !

“Shooting in 10m AR Standing SH1 Final. Score of 249.6 creating a Paralympic Record. Equalling the World Record,” Thakur wrote his twitter handle.

Amazing Avani wins🥇for 🇮🇳 !

A historic achievement as she becomes the only woman in Olympics & Paralympics to win a gold !

• Shooting in 10m AR Standing SH1 Final
• Score of 249.6 creating a Paralympic Record
• Equalling the World Record#Praise4Para @AvaniLekhara pic.twitter.com/Md7pfLX8t2

— Anurag Thakur (@ianuragthakur) August 30, 2021

 

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi was not to be left behind as he also wished the para athletes on their stupendous show in Tokyo so far.

“Devendra Jhajharia and Sundar Singh Gurjar have won #Silver and #Bronze  respectively in Men’s Javelin Throw F46 event. Big congratulations! This has been a good morning for sports in India,” he wrote.

https://twitter.com/RahulGandhi/status/1432188688616890368

 

“Congratulations for the #Silver to Yogesh Kathuniya! The nation stands proud of your inspirational achievements.

Congratulations for the #Silver to Yogesh Kathuniya!

The nation stands proud of your inspirational achievements. #TokyoParalympics pic.twitter.com/6wLyEBHNGS

— Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) August 30, 2021

 

“Morning starts with the great news of Avni Lakhera winning #Gold .  Big Congratulations! Another daughter makes India proud. #TokyoParalympics,” Gandhi added.

Morning starts with the great news of Avni Lakhera winning #Gold .
Big Congratulations!

Another daughter makes India proud.#TokyoParalympics pic.twitter.com/qsCE8Z4bjd

— Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) August 30, 2021

Tags: Avani LekharaDevendra JhajhariaNarendra ModiParalympics TokyoRam Nath KovindSundar Singh GurjarYogesh Kathuniya
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