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Prime Minister's Congratulatory Messages to Para-Athletes
Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Indian para-athletes on their medal-winning performances at the 2026 Asian Para Games.
Key Highlights
- PM Modi congratulated Thulasimathi Murugesan on winning silver in women's singles SU5.
- He lauded Bhawna Choudhary and Pooja Jatyan for winning India's first-ever medal in women's recurve doubles.
- The Prime Minister congratulated Harvinder Singh and Vijay Sundi for winning gold in men's recurve doubles.
- He praised Nitesh Kumar for gold and Pramod Bhagat for silver in men's singles SL3.
- PM Modi congratulated Haney for winning gold and setting a world record in men's javelin throw F37/F38.
Key Concepts Involved
- Para-sports
- Sports for athletes with physical, sensory, or intellectual disabilities, governed by international bodies like the International Paralympic Committee.
- Asian Para Games
- A multi-sport event for athletes with disabilities, organized by the Asian Paralympic Committee, serving as a major continental championship.
Shelf-written analysis from government press sources. Open Reported-by links for full official text. Independent of UPSC.