After best ever medal-haul, Indian Paralympic medalists get heroic welcome in Delhi

Sep 07, 2024

New Delhi, September 07 (ANI): Indian Paralympic medalists received a grand welcome as they arrived in Delhi after setting new record at Paris Paralympics 2024. So far, India has won 27 medals including six gold, nine silver and 12 bronze.Gold medalist in Women's 10m air rifle standing SH1, Avani Lekhara said, “It has been a good journey and we have won many good medals this time.”Silver medalist in Men's club throw F51, Pranav Soorma said, “My hard work has paid off, so I am very happy."Bronze Medalist in Women's 10m air rifle standing SH1, Mona Agarwal said, “I am feeling very good as I am receiving so much love. My Paralympic journey was very good as it was my first Paralympic.”Bronze Medalist in Mixed Team Compound in Archery, Rakesh Kumar said, “I am feeling very good. The credit for my victory goes to my coaches...We will work hard and perform better at the next Paralympics.”Bronze Medalist in Women's 10m air pistol SH1, Rubina Francis said, “I am Feeling very good. I want to thank the entire team, because of which this has been possible.”Silver medalist in Men's 10m air pistol SH1, Manish Narwal said, “I am feeling very good to receive so much love from the country men.”