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The 40-year-old Aldeeb, who uses a wheelchair, was the Palestinian flag bearer during the Games’ opening ceremony, two days before he placed last in the men’s shot put for seated athletes with a season best throw of 8.81 meters.

Only Palestinian At Paralympic Games Recalls Life In Gaza: All His Memories Have Been Destroyed

The 40-year-old Aldeeb, who uses a wheelchair, was the Palestinian flag bearer during the Games&rsquo; opening ceremony, two days before he placed last in the men&rsquo;s shot put for seated athletes with a season best throw of 8.81 meters.

Fadi Aldeeb was the only Paralympian in the Palestinian delegation in Paris. But he bowed out early at the games. Aldeeb feels he bears special responsibility to represent all Palestinians living in Gaza, the West Bank and elsewhere. He tries not to think about his own situation.
The 40-year-old Aldeeb, who uses a wheelchair, was the Palestinian flag bearer during the Games&rsquo; opening ceremony, two days before he placed last in the men&rsquo;s shot put for seated athletes with a season best throw of 8.81 meters.
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The day one of e-Auction of gifts and mementos received by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has seen huge bids being lodged
The equipments gifted to PM Modi by Indian Olympians and Paralympians have been put up for auction for the 'Namami Gange' project.
On the first day, Neeraj Chopra and Lovlina Borgohain's javelin and boxing gloves respectively have fetched the highest bids
As per the figures on the official website where the products are being e-auctioned, Neeraj's javelin has seen a bid of INR 10 crore so far, with 19 days still to go in the auction. Boxer Lovlina Borgohain, who had won a bronze medal in the Tokyo Olympics, had given her pair of gloves to PM Modi. Lovlina&rsquo;s gloves have also fetched a whopping bid of Rs. 10 crores already.
While the base price of Neeraj's javelin was INR 1 crore, Lovlina's gloves were available for a base price of Rs. 80 lakh
The auction will be run for a total of 20 days having been started on the birthday of PM Modi

10cr bid each for Neeraj Chopra's javelin, Lovlina Borgohain's boxing gloves

Neeraj Chopra and Lovlina Borgohain's javelin and boxing gloves respectively have fetched the highest bids in the e-auction of PM Modi's mementos

//20-day-long&nbsp;e-Auction of gifts, mementos received by PM&nbsp;Modi
//Equipments gifted to PM Modi by athletes&nbsp;put up for auction
//Neeraj Chopra's javelin, Lovlina Borgohain's&nbsp;gloves fetch highest bids
//Neera&nbsp;&amp; Lovlina's&nbsp;equipments fetch Rs 10 crore&nbsp;each
//auction started on the birthday of PM Modi will run for &nbsp;total of 20 days

On the first day of e-auction, Neeraj Chopra and Lovlina Borgohain's javelin and boxing gloves respectively have fetched the highest bids

The day one of e-Auction of gifts and mementos received by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has seen huge bids being lodged
The equipments gifted to PM Modi by Indian Olympians and Paralympians have been put up for auction for the 'Namami Gange' project.
On the first day, <a href="https://www.editorji.com/story/another-dream-comes-true-for-neeraja-chopra-takes-parents-on-their-first-flight-1631435278062" target="_blank">Neeraj Chopra</a> and Lovlina Borgohain's javelin and boxing gloves respectively have fetched the highest bids
As per the figures on the official website where the products are being e-auctioned, Neeraj's javelin has seen a bid of INR 10 crore so far, with 19 days still to go. Boxer Lovlina Borgohain, who had won a bronze medal in the Tokyo Olympics, had given her pair of gloves to PM Modi. Lovlina&rsquo;s gloves have also fetched a whopping bid of Rs. 10 crores already.
Also Read&nbsp;<a href="https://www.editorji.com/story/headline-olympic-gold-medallist-neeraj-chopra-on-editorji-special-1630326430255" target="_blank">Olympic Gold Medallist Neeraj Chopra on editorji Special</a>
While the base price of Neeraj's javelin was INR 1 crore, Lovlina's gloves were available for a base price of Rs. 80 lakh
The auction started on the birthday of PM Modi will run for &nbsp;total of 20 days

Krishna Nagar on Sunday secured India's second gold medal in badminton at Tokyo Paralympics after notching a thrilling three-game win over Hong Kong's Chu Man Kai in the men's singles SH6 class finals.
This was India's fifth gold at the Games.
The 22-year-old from Jaipur, seeded second, saw off his rival 21-17 16-21 21-17 in the final to retain his unbeaten run at the Games and join compatriot Pramod Bhagat in the gold medal winning list.
Bhagat had claimed the first gold in badminton in SL3 class on Saturday.
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Tokyo Paralympics: Krishna Nagar wins gold in men's singles badminton SH6 class

Krishna Nagar&nbsp;secured India's second gold medal in badminton at Tokyo Paralympics after notching a thrilling three-game win&nbsp;in the men's singles SH6 class finals.

Krishna Nagar wins gold in men's singles badminton SH6 class at the Tokyo Paralympics
Nagar&nbsp;won India's second gold in badminton at the Tokyo Paralympics
India has now won five gold medals in this Paralympics

The 22-year-old from Jaipur, seeded second, saw off his rival 21-17 16-21 21-17

Krishna Nagar on Sunday secured India's second gold medal in badminton at Tokyo Paralympics after notching a thrilling three-game win over Hong Kong's Chu Man Kai in the men's singles SH6 class finals.
This was India's fifth gold at the Games.
The 22-year-old from Jaipur, seeded second, saw off his rival 21-17 16-21 21-17 in the final to retain his unbeaten run at the Games and join compatriot Pramod Bhagat in the gold medal winning list.
Bhagat had claimed the first gold in badminton in SL3 class on Saturday.
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Noida&nbsp;district magistrate Suhas Yathiraj&nbsp;has become the first IAS officer to win a medal at the Paralympics after he won a silver in the badminton&nbsp;men's singles SL4 category in Tokyo.&nbsp;
The 38-year-old, who has an impairment in one of his ankles lost 21-15 17-21 15-21 to two-time world champion Lucas&nbsp;Mazur in a 62-minute summit clash.
Yathiraj, currently ranked No. 3 in the SL4 category, won India its third badminton medal at the Tokyo Paralympics&nbsp;after Parmod Bhagat took gold and Manoj&nbsp;Sarkar&nbsp;bronze in the men's singles SL3 category on Saturday.&nbsp;

Tokyo Paralympics: Noida DM Suhas Yathiraj wins silver in badminton

Noida&nbsp;district magistrate Suhas Yathiraj&nbsp;has become the first IAS officer to win a medal at the Paralympics after he won a silver in the badminton&nbsp;men's singles SL4 category in Tokyo.&nbsp;

Noida&nbsp;CM Suhas&nbsp;Yathiraj&nbsp;wins silver in badminton at Tokyo&nbsp;Paralympics
Yathiraj&nbsp;is the first IAS officer to win a medal in Paralympics
India's 3rd medal in badminton at the Tokyo Paralympics

The 38-year-old lost 21-15 17-21 15-21 to two-time world champion Mazur in a 62-minute summit clash.

Noida&nbsp;district magistrate Suhas Yathiraj&nbsp;has become the first IAS officer to win a medal at the Paralympics after he won a silver in the badminton&nbsp;men's singles SL4 category in Tokyo.&nbsp;
The 38-year-old, who has an impairment in one of his ankles lost 21-15 17-21 15-21 to two-time world champion Lucas&nbsp;Mazur in a 62-minute summit clash.
Yathiraj, currently ranked No. 3 in the SL4 category, won India its third badminton medal at the Tokyo Paralympics&nbsp;after <a href="https://www.editorji.com/story/paralympics-shuttler-pramod-bhagat-makes-history-wins-gold-in-men-s-singles-sl3-final-1630752769875" target="_blank">Pramod Bhagat took gold</a> and Manoj&nbsp;Sarkar&nbsp;bronze in the men's singles SL3 category on Saturday.&nbsp;

It was a golden saturday&nbsp;morning for India at the Tokyo 2020 Paralympics&nbsp;as the contingent collected a gold and silver from the shooting range. Manish&nbsp;Narwal&nbsp;shot an incredible score of 218.2 which is a Paralympic&nbsp;record to finish with the gold medal.&nbsp;
He was closely followed by the experienced Singhraj&nbsp;Adana&nbsp;as he finished in the silver medal position to help India dominate the podium.&nbsp;
The 1-2 finish meant that India collected its 15th medal at the Tokyo Paralympic&nbsp;games which is their best ever performance at a single edition.&nbsp;

Paralympics 2020: Double delight after India wins gold and silver in Men's Pistol SH1 shooting

The 1-2 finish meant that India collected its 15th medal at the Tokyo Paralympic&nbsp;games which is their best ever performance at a single edition

It was a golden saturday&nbsp;morning for India at the Tokyo 2020 Paralympics&nbsp;as the contingent collected a gold and silver from the shooting range. Manish&nbsp;Narwal&nbsp;shot an incredible score of 218.2 which is a Paralympic&nbsp;record to finish with the gold medal in Men's SH1 Pistol shooting.&nbsp;
He was closely followed by the experienced Singhraj&nbsp;Adana&nbsp;as he finished in the silver medal position to help India dominate the podium.&nbsp;
The 1-2 finish meant that India collected its 15th medal at the Tokyo Paralympic&nbsp;games which is their best ever performance at a single edition.&nbsp;

India's&nbsp;Manish Narwal gets the top prize &amp; Singhraj Adana finishes 2nd in Men's Pistol shooting SH1 at Tokyo 2020 Paralympics&nbsp;

It continues to rain medals for India at the Paralympic&nbsp;Games as Harvinder Singh clinched a bronze medal in&nbsp;men's individual recurve open. Interestingly, it is&nbsp;India's first-ever medal in para archery.
Harvinder lost the semi-final to move into the bronze medal match where he beat South Korea's Kim Min Su in the shoot-off to claim India's 13th medal at the showpiece event.&nbsp;Harvinder is the third medal winner for India on Friday after Praveen Kumar and Avani Lekhara.
World No.23 Singh was the first athlete from India to win a gold medal at a major para competition in the 2018 Asian Games.
Also read:&nbsp;Paralympics: India's Praveen Kumar wins silver in Men's high jump T64 event 

Tokyo Paralympics: Harvinder Singh clinches India's 1st-ever medal in para archery

Harvinder Singh&nbsp;beat South Korea's Kim Min Su in the thrilling shoot-off to claim India's 13th medal at the Paralympic Games.

It continues to rain medals for India at the Paralympic&nbsp;Games as Harvinder Singh clinched a bronze medal in&nbsp;men's individual recurve open. Interestingly, it is&nbsp;India's first-ever medal in para archery.
Harvinder lost the semi-final to move into the bronze medal match where he beat South Korea's Kim Min Su in the shoot-off to claim India's 13th medal at the showpiece event.&nbsp;Harvinder is the third medal winner for India on Friday after Praveen Kumar and Avani Lekhara.
World No.23 Singh was the first athlete from India to win a gold medal at a major para competition in the 2018 Asian Games.

<ul>
<li>Harvinder beat&nbsp;South Korea's Kim Min Su in the thrilling&nbsp;shoot-off</li>
<li>Harvinder's&nbsp;bronze takes India's Paralympics medal tally to 13</li>
</ul>

It continues to rain medals for India at the Paralympic&nbsp;Games as Harvinder Singh clinched a bronze medal in&nbsp;men's individual recurve open. Interestingly, it is&nbsp;India's first-ever medal in para archery.
Harvinder lost the semi-final to move into the bronze medal match where he beat South Korea's Kim Min Su in the shoot-off to claim India's 13th medal at the showpiece event.&nbsp;Harvinder is the third medal winner for India on Friday after Praveen Kumar and Avani Lekhara.
World No.23 Singh was the first athlete from India to win a gold medal at a major para competition in the 2018 Asian Games.
Also read:&nbsp;<a title="Paralympics: India's Praveen Kumar wins silver in Men's high jump T64 event " href="https://www.editorji.com/story/paralympics-india-s-praveen-kumar-wins-silver-in-men-s-high-jump-t64-event-1630640758761" target="_blank">Paralympics: India's Praveen Kumar wins silver in Men's high jump T64 event </a>

India's high jumper&nbsp;Praveen Kumar won a silver medal in the men's high jump T64 event at the Tokyo&nbsp;2020&nbsp;Paralympics&nbsp;as the country's medal haul went to 11. The 18-year-old&nbsp;set a new Asian record with a 2.07m jump to finish behind Great Britain's Jonathan Broom-Edwards who had a successful outing with 2.10m for the gold.&nbsp;
The ongoing Paralympic Games are turning out to be India's best ever as the country has claimed two gold, six silver and three bronze medals so far.&nbsp;
Prime Minister Narendra&nbsp;Modi&nbsp;extended his best wishes as Praveen&nbsp;stood on the podium. PM Modi&nbsp;said that this medal is the result of Praveen's hard work and unparalleled dedication.

Paralympics: India's Praveen Kumar wins silver in Men's high jump T64 event 

The ongoing Paralympic Games are turning out to be India's best ever as the country has claimed two gold, six silver and three bronze medals so far

India's high jumper&nbsp;Praveen Kumar won a silver medal in the men's high jump T64 event at the Tokyo&nbsp;2020&nbsp;Paralympics&nbsp;as the country's medal haul went to 11. The 18-year-old&nbsp;set a new Asian record with a 2.07m jump to finish behind Great Britain's Jonathan Broom-Edwards who had a successful outing with 2.10m for the gold.&nbsp;
The ongoing Paralympic Games are turning out to be India's best ever as the country has claimed two gold, six silver and three bronze medals so far.&nbsp;
Prime Minister Narendra&nbsp;Modi&nbsp;extended his best wishes as Praveen&nbsp;stood on the podium. PM Modi&nbsp;said that this medal is the result of Praveen's hard work and unparalleled dedication.

6th Silver and 11th medal for India at Tokyo 2020 Paralympics

Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Sumit Antil on the phone after the para-athlete smashed World Records multiple times to clinch the Javelin Throw gold

Tokyo Paralympics: PM Modi calls Sumit Antil after his gold winning performance 

Watch as PM Narendra Modi&nbsp;congratulates Sumit&nbsp;Antil and praises his spirit of resilience

In the telephonic interaction, the PM hailed Antil's&nbsp;spirit of resilience and told him that he has made the nation proud

Prime Minister Narendra&nbsp;Modi&nbsp;on Tuesday dialled&nbsp;Sumit&nbsp;Antil&nbsp;after the 23-year-old para-athlete&nbsp;smashed World Records multiple times to clinch the Javelin Throw gold medal in the F64 category on Monday. Also Read <a title="Meet Sumit Antil, India's gold medalist at the Tokyo Paralympics" href="https://www.editorji.com/story/meet-sumit-antil-india-s-gold-medalist-at-the-tokyo-paralympics-1630334881374">Meet Sumit Antil, India's gold medalist at the Tokyo Paralympics</a>
In the telephonic interaction, the PM hailed Antil's&nbsp;spirit of resilience and told him that he has made the nation proud. The Sports Authority of India posted the video of the interaction on its Twitter account. The Haryana-based&nbsp;para-javelin thrower won the gold medal with a world-record throw of 68.55m.

Sumit Antila is winning high praise for his performance at Tokyo Paralympics. Not only did he win a gold medal but did so in style by setting a new world record. 


Meet Sumit Antil, India's gold medalist at the Tokyo Paralympics

Sumit&nbsp;Antila&nbsp;is winning high praise for his performance at Tokyo Paralympics. Not only did he win a gold medal but did so in style by setting a new world record.&nbsp;

Sumit&nbsp;was training to be a wrestler before he lost his left left in an accident in 2015

Sumit&nbsp;Antil&nbsp;is winning high praise for his performance at Tokyo Paralympics. Not only did he win a gold medal but did so in style by setting a new world record.&nbsp;
The 23-year-old hails from Khweda&nbsp;village in Haryana's&nbsp;Sonipat.&nbsp; Also Read&nbsp;<a title="Tokyo Paralympics: India's Sumit Antil wins gold in javelin throw, breaks world record" href="https://www.editorji.com/story/india-s-sumit-antil-wins-gold-in-men-s-javelin-f64-at-tokyo-paralympics-1630321831711" target="_blank">Tokyo Paralympics: India's Sumit Antil wins gold in javelin throw, breaks world record</a>
Sumit&nbsp;was training to be a wrestler before he lost his left left in an accident in 2015. A truck hit is bike from behind and then ran over his left leg.&nbsp;
Sumit&nbsp;started javelin throw in 2018 after&nbsp;Dronacharya&nbsp;awardee and para-athletes coach Naval Singh&nbsp;encourage him to take up the sport.&nbsp;
He booked a berth for the <a href="https://www.editorji.com/story/gold-silver-bronze-it-s-raining-medals-for-india-at-tokyo-paralympics-1630295671871" target="_blank">Tokyo Paralympics</a> after winning a silver at the World Para-Athletics Championship in 2019

Tokyo Paralympics 2020: After Avani Lekahra's gold, Yogesh Kathuniya won the silver medal in the Men's Discus Throw event with a 48.38m throw in Japan. 

Tokyo Paralympics 2020: Yogesh Kathuniya clinches silver in men's Discus throw event

Another medal for Team India at Tokyo Paralympics&nbsp;2020! Yogesh Kathuniya&nbsp;won the silver medal in the Men's Discus Throw event with a 48.38m throw on Monday in Japan.&nbsp;

Tokyo Paralympics: Yogesh Kathuniya clinches silver in men's Discus throw event

After Avani Lekahra's&nbsp;gold, Yogesh Kathuniya&nbsp;won the silver medal in the Men's Discus Throw event with a 48.38m throw in Japan.&nbsp;

India registered another massive achievement&nbsp;at Tokyo Paralympics 2020 on Monday. After Avani Lekahra's&nbsp;gold, Yogesh Kathuniya&nbsp;won the silver medal in the Men's Discus Throw event with a 48.38m throw in Japan.&nbsp; Also Read&nbsp;<a title="Tokyo Paralympics: India's Avani Lekhara wins gold in shooting" href="https://www.editorji.com/story/tokyo-paralympics-india-s-avani-lekhara-wins-gold-1630291061683">Tokyo Paralympics: India's Avani Lekhara wins gold in shooting</a>&nbsp;
Although he got off to a poor start and a couple of his shots were deemed foul, the Paralympian's&nbsp;best shot came in his sixth and final attempt that helped him clinch India's 5th <a href="https://www.editorji.com/story/tokyo-paralympics-yogesh-kathuniya-clinches-silver-in-men-s-discus-throw-event-1630301841977" target="_blank">Paralympic </a>medal. All his valid throws were also his season-best shots.&nbsp;While Brazil's Batista dos Santos Claudiney won the gold with a throw of 45.59m, Cuba's Leonardo&nbsp;Diaz&nbsp;Aldana&nbsp;won the bronze.&nbsp;
Prime Minister Narendra Modi called up the Haryana-based athlete to congratulate him. Hailing his outstanding performance, PM also tweeted that his exemplary success will motivate budding athletes.&nbsp;

A phenomenal Monday morning for India, as the country's ace Paralympians clinch four medals back to back at the Tokyo Paralympics 2020.

Gold, Silver, Bronze: It's raining medals for India at Tokyo Paralympics

Gold, Silver, Bronze: It's raining medals for India at Tokyo Paralympics.
Yogesh Kathuniya wins silver in Men's Discus Throw
Avani Lekhara 1st Indian woman to win Gold at Paralympics
Devendra Jhajharia wins Javelin Silver, Bronze for SS Gurjar

Gold, Silver, Bronze: It's raining medals for India at Tokyo Paralympics.
Yogesh Kathuniya wins silver in Men's Discus Throw
Avani Lekhara 1st Indian woman to win Gold at Paralympics
Devendra Jhajharia wins Javelin Silver, Bronze for SS Gurjar

A phenomenal Monday morning for Team India, as the country's ace&nbsp;Paralympians clinch four medals back to back at the Tokyo Paralympics 2020.

A phenomenal Monday morning for India, as the country's ace&nbsp;Paralympians clinch four medals back to back at the <a href="https://www.editorji.com/story/tokyo-paralympics-india-s-avani-lekhara-wins-gold-1630291061683" target="_blank">Tokyo Paralympics 2020</a>.
It all started with Avani Lekhara&nbsp;who etched her name in the history books by becoming the first woman to clinch a Paralympics&nbsp;gold in the 10m Air rifle shooting event. This was followed by Yogesh&nbsp;Kathuniya's&nbsp;fabulous 44.38m discus throw that won India silver, its second medal of the day. Soon after, the Indian para-athletes exhibited their sheer competence at the world stage, as&nbsp;Devendra&nbsp;Jhajharia&nbsp;and&nbsp;Sundar&nbsp;Singh&nbsp;Gurjar dominated the para-Javelin throw podium at the quadrennial Para event.&nbsp;While Jhajharia&nbsp;who has already won 2 individual medals at the Paralympics&nbsp;earlier,&nbsp;won the silver with a 64.35mt throw, Gurjar won the Bronze medal for Team India with a 64.01 mt throw.&nbsp;
Also Read <a title="India dominates Javelin podium, Jhajharia bags silver, Sundar Singh wins bronze" href="https://www.editorji.com/story/tokyo-paralympics-india-dominates-javelin-podium-jhajharia-bags-silver-sundar-singh-wins-bronze-1630307419658">India dominates Javelin podium, Jhajharia bags silver, Sundar Singh wins bronze</a>
In the recently concluded Olympics,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.editorji.com/story/neeraj-chopra-plays-down-any-foul-play-by-pakistani-javelin-thrower-during-olympics-1629975792649" target="_blank">Neeraj Chopra</a> bagged gold for the country in the Javelin throw event.&nbsp;
Also Watch:<a href="https://www.editorji.com/story/tokyo-paralympics-yogesh-kathuniya-clinches-silver-in-men-s-discus-throw-event-1630301841977" target="_blank">&nbsp;Tokyo Paralympics: Yogesh Kathuniya clinches silver in men's Discus throw event</a>
With all these 4 medals, India's medal tally now stands at 7 which includes 1 gold, 4 silver, and 2 bronze medals.

Indian Shooter Avani Lekhara scripted history as she won gold in women's 10m Air Rifle Standing event at the Tokyo Paralympics 2021.

Tokyo Paralympics 2020: India's Avani Lekhara wins gold

Tokyo Paralympics: India's Avani Lekhara&nbsp;creates history, wins gold&nbsp;in women's 10m Air Rifle Standing (SH1) event

Tokyo Paralympics: India's Avani Lekhara wins gold

Indian Shooter Avani&nbsp;Lekhara&nbsp;scripted history as she won&nbsp;gold&nbsp;in women's 10m Air Rifle Standing event at the Tokyo Paralympics. Lekhara&nbsp;in her debut Games secured the first medal for the country in shooting with a total score of 249.6 in the final.
The Indian shooter scored a Paralympics record of 249.6 to win the gold medal.&nbsp;
Prime Minister Narendra Modi was among the first to congratulate Lakhera. Calling her performance phenomenal, PM tweeted that the hard-earned gold was possible due to her industrious nature and passion towards shooting. "This is truly a special moment for Indian sports," the PM added.
With a score of 621.7, the 19-year-old para&nbsp;rifle shooter finished 7th in the qualification round.&nbsp;This is India's first gold and fourth in total&nbsp;at the quadrennial para event.&nbsp;&nbsp;
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Indian Shooter Avani&nbsp;Lekhara&nbsp;scripted history as she won&nbsp;gold&nbsp;in women's 10m Air Rifle Standing event at the Tokyo Paralympics.

Indian Shooter Avani&nbsp;Lekhara&nbsp;scripted history as she won&nbsp;gold&nbsp;in women's 10m Air Rifle Standing event at the Tokyo Paralympics. Lekhara&nbsp;in her debut Games secured the first medal for the country in shooting with a total score of 249.6 in the final.
The ace shooter scored a <a href="https://www.editorji.com/story/tokyo-paralympics-taapsee-pannu-vicky-kaushal-others-laud-bhavinaben-patel-s-silver-win-1630231386186" target="_blank">Paralympics </a>record of 249.6 to win India's first-ever shooting&nbsp;gold.&nbsp; Also Read&nbsp;<a title="Tokyo Paralympics: Yogesh Kathuniya clinches silver in men's Discus throw event" href="https://www.editorji.com/story/tokyo-paralympics-yogesh-kathuniya-clinches-silver-in-men-s-discus-throw-event-1630301841977">Tokyo Paralympics: Yogesh Kathuniya clinches silver in men's Discus throw event</a>
Prime Minister Narendra Modi was among the first to congratulate Lakhera. Calling her performance phenomenal, PM tweeted that the hard-earned gold was possible due to her industrious nature and passion towards shooting. "This is truly a special moment for Indian sports," the PM added.
With a score of 621.7, the 19-year-old para&nbsp;rifle shooter finished 7th in the qualification round.&nbsp;This is India's first gold and fourth in total&nbsp;at the quadrennial para event.&nbsp;

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