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On Sunday, PM Modi also spoke with other medalists including Mona Agarwal, Preeti Pal, Rubina Francis, and silver medalist Manish Narwal, although Lekhara was not available for this call

The Bahadurgarh-born athlete, son of Indian Army soldier Gyanchand Kathuniya and his wife Meena Devi, continues to showcase his remarkable talent.

PM Modi has extended congratulations to Nishad Kumar for securing a silver medal in the Men's High Jump T47 event at the Paris Paralympics.

Preethi Pal made history by clinching a bronze medal in the women's 200m T35 at the ongoing 2024 Paralympic Games. She became the first Indian woman athlete to win two medals in track and field at either the Paralympics or the Olympics.

Jonty Rhodes, PCL's ambassador, expressed excitement about the new league. "The IPL has elevated Indian cricket, but state-level developments are crucial too

Anil Chaudhury also noted that umpiring against a player like Rohit, who is less fidgety and more composed at the crease, is less confusing.

Manchester United have bolstered their midfield by signing Manuel Ugarte from PSG on a five-year contract, pending official registration.

India secured its first athletics medal at the Paris Paralympics with Preeti Pal winning bronze in the Women's 100m - T35 Final. The 23-year-old sprinter clocked a personal best time of 14.21 seconds

Paris Paralympics: India's Avani Lekhara won her second gold medal in the women's 10m Air Rifle Standing SH1 shooting event, defending her crown. She broke her Paralympic record from Tokyo in the final on Friday. Mona Agarwal won bronze in the event.

PM Modi marked National Sports Day by celebrating athletes and reaffirming the government's commitment to sports and youth engagement.