Watch: PM Narendra Modi meets Paralympic medallists at his residence | Paris Paralympics Information

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday met and congratulated India’s Paralympic crew at his residence for his or her outstanding efficiency on the Paris Video games, the place they secured a file 29 medals.
In a video launched by the sports activities ministry, the Prime Minister is seen interacting with the medal winners, together with notable athletes like Avani Lekhara and Kapil Parmar.
Sports activities minister Mansukh Mandaviya and Paralympic Committee of India head Devendra Jhajharia have been additionally current.

Avani, a shooter who gained gold within the ladies’s 10m air rifle (SH1), and Kapil Parmar, a visually impaired judoka and India’s first Paralympic medalist within the sport, have been amongst those that met with the Prime Minister.
Parmar had his medal signed by PM Modi.
India’s Paralympic crew delivered its best-ever efficiency, successful seven gold, 9 silver, and 13 bronze medals, surpassing the 19 medals gained on the Tokyo Video games three years in the past.

The crew of 84 athletes achieved a number of firsts, together with medals in monitor occasions and a gold in archery, gained by Harvinder Singh.

Upon their return, the federal government honored the athletes. Sports activities minister Mandaviya awarded Rs 75 lakh to gold medalists, Rs 50 lakh to silver medalists, and Rs 30 lakh to bronze medalists.
These in blended crew occasions, like Sheetal Devi, who gained bronze with Rakesh Kumar, acquired Rs 22.5 lakh.