Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 07:32am on 03 Sep 2024,Tuesday Sports
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Droupadi Murmu praised Nithya Sre Sivan for winning bronze in Women’s Singles Badminton SH6 at the Paris Paralympics 2024. The 19-year-old’s victory, which came after defeating Indonesia’s Rina Marlina, pushes India's medal tally to 15. This medal marks India’s fifth consecutive badminton medal at the Games. The SH6 category features short-statured athletes. Modi and Murmu highlighted Nithya's dedication and performance, celebrating her achievement as a significant contribution to India's Paralympic success. India's current medal count surpasses the previous milestone of 10 medals at the Games.
