Preethi Pal continues to create history with another medal at the Paris Paralympics 2024 on Sunday, September 1. The Indian athlete bagged India’s first-ever medal in the 200m with a bronze in the women’s T35 event.
The 23-year-old athlete from Uttar Pradesh’s Meerut produced her personal-best record with a 30.01s finish to secure India’s only second Paralympic medal in track. She also brought India’s overall sixth medal at the ongoing 17th Summer Paralympic Games in India.
Women’s 200m – T35 Final Results
- Xia Zhou (China) – 28.15s
- Guo Qianqian (China) – 29.09s
- Preethi Pal (India) – 30.01s
PM Narendra Modi congratulates Preethi Pal
Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulates the youngster for a ‘historic achievement’ at the Paris Paralympics with a post on his X page.
“A historic achievement by Preeti Pal, as she wins her second medal in the same edition of the Paralympics 2024 with a Bronze in the Women’s 200m T35 event! She is an inspiration for the people of India. Her dedication is truly remarkable,” Modi wrote.
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