India Wins Four Medals at 2024 Paralympics

Indian para-athletes achieved remarkable success at the 2024 Paris Paralympic Games, securing four medals in a single day, including one gold, one silver, and two bronze. Avani Lekhara made history by winning gold in the Women’s 10m Air Rifle Standing SH1 final, becoming the first Indian woman to earn two Paralympic golds. Mona Agarwal, a debutant, captured bronze in the same event, while Manish Narwal won silver in the men's air rifle category, and Preethi Pal made headlines as the first Indian para-athlete to win a medal in the Women’s T25-100m event with her bronze. Bollywood celebrities like Kareena Kapoor, Ayushmann Khurrana, and Sonali Bendre celebrated the athletes' achievements on social media, expressing their pride and congratulations. Kapoor shared a collage of the winners on Instagram, while Khurrana exclaimed how proud he felt for India. The overwhelming support from the entertainment industry highlights the significance of these achievements for Indian sports.