Preethi Pal Wins Two Medals at Paralympics

Preeti Pal has made history at the 2024 Paris Paralympics by becoming the first Indian woman track and field athlete to win two medals at the event, securing bronzes in both the women's T35 100m and 200m races with personal bests of 14.21 seconds and 30.01 seconds, respectively. Her achievements have been celebrated across India, including congratulations from Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Preeti's journey to the Paralympics has been marked by significant physical challenges, including the need for calipers during her childhood due to her condition. Her coach described her victories as a source of inspiration for future athletes, as India aims for more medals in athletics at the ongoing Games. Overall, India has so far secured six medals at the Paralympics, building on its previous record of 19 medals in Tokyo. The success of athletes like Preeti highlights the growth of para-sports in India, with a record contingent participating in Paris.