Jaipur (Rajasthan) [India], December 12 (ANI): Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma on Thursday felicitated Paris Paralympic medalists shooters Avani Lekhara, Mona Agarwal and athlete Sundar Singh Gurjar.
Rajasthan CM Bhajan Lal Sharma felicitated the Paris Paralympic medalists through the “Run for Viksit Rajasthan” occasion in Jaipur. Rajasthan Sports Minister Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore have been additionally current through the occasion.
The occasion noticed the enthusiastic participation of over 5,000 youth, all working to represent their dedication to the state’s growth. The run started with a tribute on the Amar Jawan Jyoti, the place CM Bhajan Lal Sharma honoured a number of distinguished sportspersons, recognizing their contributions and achievements.
Speaking on the occasion Rajasthan Cabinet Minister Rajyavardhan Rathore urged the individuals to work for the state and the nation.
“The PM started many programmes including Fit India, to make sure all of you are fit and healthy…. Another important thing he mentioned is that India’s youth should eat good food… He encouraged Yoga as well… Let’s take a vow as we run together today, that whatever we do, we do it to make our country and our state better. That is why we have organised ‘Run for Rajasthan,” he stated.
The Indian contingent concluded its Paralympics marketing campaign in Paris with a report haul of 29 medals, together with seven golds, 9 silvers, and 13 bronzes.
The 29-medal tally is probably the most by India within the historical past of the Paralympics. Following the conclusion of the landmark marketing campaign, India surpassed its report medal tally of 19, which was achieved on the Tokyo 2020 Paralympics. India ended the marquee occasion within the 18th place.
India rewrote a number of data and unlocked some new “firsts” on the Paralympic Games. Para-shooter Avani Lekhara grew to become the primary ever Indian girl to safe two Paralympic gold medals as she managed to defend her ladies’s 10m air rifle standing SH1 taking pictures title with a world report rating of 249.7 factors.
Lekhara maintained her streak and struck gold within the ladies’s 10m air rifle last on the Paris Paralympics. Shooter Mona Agarwal bagged the bronze medal on the similar occasion.
Meanwhile, Sundar Singh Gurjar bagged the bronze with a season-best throw of 62.58 on August 30 within the Tokyo Paralympics. (ANI)