Preethi Pal Makes History with Bronze in Women’s 100m T35 at Paris Paralympics
New Delhi Preethi Pal made history today by securing a bronze medal in the women’s 100m T35 event at the Paris Paralympics, becoming the first Indian to win a track medal at the Games. The 23-year-old athlete achieved a personal best of 14.21 seconds, marking a significant milestone for Indian sports.
This bronze medal is not just a personal triumph for Pal but also a historic achievement for India, as it is the nation’s inaugural track event medal in Paralympic history. The event, which featured highly competitive athletes, saw China’s Zhou Xia take gold with a time of 13.58 seconds, and Guo Qianqian win silver with 13.74 seconds.
In addition to Pal’s groundbreaking success, India’s medal tally for the Paris Paralympics now stands at three. Earlier in the day, Avani Lekhara defended her title in the women’s 10m air rifle standing SH1 by clinching gold, while Mona Agarwal added to the success by winning bronze in the same event. This strong showing in shooting sports underscores India’s growing prowess on the Paralympic stage.
Furthermore, the day was marked by additional success for India, as Manish Narwal won silver in the men’s 10m air pistol, bringing the country’s total medal count for the day to four. Pal’s historic achievement and the overall success of the Indian contingent highlight the country’s increasing strength and competitiveness in para-sports.
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