PM Modi describes India’s performance in the Paralympics as ‘special and historic’
New Delhi| The Paris Paralympics was quite historic for India. The country’s para-athletes won a total of 29 medals. On this occasion, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has praised the athletes.
The Prime Minister praised the dedication and indomitable courage of para-athletes towards the game on social media platform X.
He wrote, “Para Olympic 2024 has been special and historic”. India is very happy that our incredible para-athletes have won 29 medals, the best ever performance since India’s debut at the Games.
“This achievement is due to the unwavering dedication and indomitable courage of our athletes”. The sporting performance of athletes has given us many moments to remember and inspired many incoming athletes”
The Paris 2024 Paralympic Games concluded on Sunday evening. Closing ceremony was held at the Stade de France which was attended by the staff with about 64,000 spectators and more than 8,500 athletes. After 11 days of competition, Indian para-athletes won 7 gold, 9 silver and 13 bronze medals at the Paris Paralympics. India’s first medal at the Paralympics came at the 1972 Games, with Muralikant Petkar winning gold in swimming.