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Indian Athlete Pranav Soorma Sets New World Record, Qualifies For Paris Paralympics

In a remarkable achievement, Pranav Soorma has qualified for the Paris Paralympics in the F51 category club throw by setting a new world record at the recent trials held in Bengaluru. Soorma’s impressive throw of 37.23 meters surpassed the previous record of 36.22 meters by over a meter, securing his spot at the prestigious international event.

Soorma’s achievement comes after a disappointing outing at the World Para Athletics World Championship in Kobe, Japan, where he failed to win a medal. However, he bounced back with determination and hard work, crediting his coach Naval Singh for helping him refocus. “Not winning a medal at Kobe was a setback, but my coach and I went back to the basics and worked even harder. This performance has boosted my confidence, and I’m now looking forward to making the country proud at the Paris Paralympics,” Soorma said.

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Coach Naval Singh praised Soorma’s dedication, saying, “Pranav has always been a hard worker, but sometimes external pressures can affect an athlete’s focus. My role was to bring his attention back to his game, and I’m confident he will make India proud in Paris.”

Soorma’s journey to the top is an inspiring one. After a life-changing accident left him with a spinal cord injury, he turned to sports to regain his strength and purpose. His perseverance paid off when he won a gold medal at the Asian Games in Hangzhou in 2023, establishing himself as a force to be reckoned with on the international stage. With his new world record and Paris Paralympics qualification, Soorma is poise to take his talent to new heights.

Richa Kaushik

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