Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 10:09am on 06 Sep 2024,Friday Sports
Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised Kapil Parmar for his historic bronze medal win in Judo at the Paris Paralympics, marking India’s first-ever Paralympic Judo medal. Parmar, a 24-year-old visually impaired athlete from Madhya Pradesh, secured the bronze in the men's -60kg J1 category, defeating Brazil's Elielton de Oliveira in just 33 seconds with a powerful Ippon. PM Modi called the win a "special medal" and lauded Parmar's inspiring journey. This victory raises India’s medal tally at the Paralympics to 25, including five gold, nine silver, and 11 bronze medals, making it a remarkable achievement for the nation.
