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Prime Minister Narendra Modi interacts with the medallists. (Screengrab)
Prime Minister Narendra Modi interacted with history-making Indian paralympic contingent that returned home from Paris with a record haul of 29 medals.
Indian paralympians interacted with Prime Minister Narendra Modi at his residence in the national capital on Thursday. PM Modi met with the the contingent that recently created history at the Paris Paralympics 2024 by winning the country’s highest ever haul of 29 medals.
India had sent a contingent of 84 athletes, the country’s largest ever for the Games. Of the total 29 medals, seven are gold, which is also a first for the country.
India’s Paralympic medal-winners returned to a jubilant welcome earlier this week. There was the customary dhol and euphoric chants hailing them as the athletes made their way out of the Indira Gandhi International Airport this morning. Supporters, sports administrators and families of the athletes lined up to show their appreciation for the contingent.
Earlier, PM Modi had hailed the performance hoping that it will serve as an inspiration to the upcoming athletes.
“Paralympics 2024 have been special and historical,” PM Modi posted on X.
“India is overjoyed that our incredible para-athletes have brought home 29 medals, which is the best ever performance since India’s debut at the Games. This achievement is due to the unwavering dedication and indomitable spirit of our athletes. Their sporting performances have given us many moments to remember and inspired several upcoming athletes,” he added.
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