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Paris Paralympics: PM Modi meets Indian Para-athletes at his residence
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Paris Paralympics: PM Modi Meets Indian Para-athletes At His Residence

By IANS News September 12, 2024 • 15:24 PM View: 214
Prime Minister Narendra Modi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with the Indian contingent that recently created history at the Paris Paralympics, winning the country’s highest ever medal, at his residence 7, Lok Kalyan Marg on Thursday.

India finished 18th in the medal tally with seven gold, nine silver and 13 bronze to their name for a record total of 29 medals. The contingent has shattered the record for India's best-ever medal haul that was set at the 2020 Tokyo Paralympics (19).

Avani Lekhara, who became the first Indian woman to win two gold medals at the Paralympic Games, defending her title in the women's 10m air rifle standing SH1 shooting event with a world record score, gifted her jesery to PM Modi with a message, "Thank You sir, for your support..." written on it.

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