Preethi Pal won a bronze medal in the women’s 100m T35 on Thursday and India has yet another reason to look out for in the ongoing Paris Paralympics 2024. The victory gave India its first-ever medal in a track event at the Para Games and further fastened the nation’s emerging position in the para-athletics world.
Preethi Pal’s Dazzling Debut
Competing in her maiden Paralympics, the 23-year-old sprinter managed a season’s best timing of 14.21 seconds to finish second behind China’s Xia Zhou, who took gold, and Qianqian Guo, who managed silver. The brilliant performance brought Preethi Pal a place on the podium and underlined the emergence of the young para-athlete.
Preethi Pal had earlier this year demonstrated her excellence by winning a bronze medal in the women’s 200m T35 at World Para Athletics Championships this May 2024. The recent one at Paralympics keeps adding into the list of her accolades to keep inspiring many aspiring athletes back home.
India’s Third Medal at the 2024 Para Games
This is India’s third bronze medal at the 2024 Para Games. Earlier on Tuesday morning, Avani Lekhara added to her already impressive kitty of medals when she won gold in the women’s 10m air rifle standing SH1 final, while Mona Agarwal won bronze in the same event. These three put together are making India’s presence felt at the Paralympics.
India Celebrates Preethi Pal’s Triumph
India shares pride and admiration as Preethi Pal celebrates her victory. It is not only a personal triumph for this young athlete but also a milestone denoting the emergence of India’s para-athletes as stronger and in better spirits on the world platform.
The Sportz Planet Desk,
Atharva Shetye
