The Paris Paralympics have been a rollercoaster of emotions for India's para-badminton players, with Manisha Ramadass advancing to the quarterfinals despite a tough loss, while Tarun Dhillon's campaign came to an end.
In a monumental moment for Indian para-athletics, Preeti Pal, under the guidance of her coach Satyanarayana, made history by becoming the first Indian woman to win a medal in track at the Paralympics.
Preeti Pal clinched a bronze medal in the women's T35 100m run event.
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The pair of Anita and Narayana clocked in timings of 7:54.33 minutes, finishing at the third spot. In the repechage one and two, the first two athletes from each qualified for the Final A, while the next two athletes qualified for the Final B.
In a moment of pride for the nation, India's Preeti Pal clinched a bronze medal in the women's T35 100m event at the Paris Paralympics. Her stellar performance not only marks a significant achievement in her debut Paralympic Games but also adds a valuable medal to India's tally in athleti
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After winning the bronze in the 100m T35 event at the Paris Paralympics, the Indian para sprinter Preeti Pal said that she couldn't believe that she won the medal.