Indian shooter Avani Lekhara dedicated her gold medal, which she won in women's 10m AR Standing SH1 in Tokyo Paralympics to the citizens of India. "I am feeling so happy and grateful. I would like to dedicate my medal to all the citizens of India. This is ours. I would specially like to thanks GoI, Sports Authority of India, my family and everyone who has supported me," Avani Lekhara.
Javelin thrower Sumit Antil won gold medal in Men's Sport Class F64 category in Tokyo Paralympics on August 30 with World Record throw of 68.55m. Earlier today, Devendra Jhajharia bagged silver and Sundar Singh Gurjar won bronze in the men's javelin throw F46 event.
PM Modi spoke to Avani Lekhara and congratulated her on winning the Gold. He said this win is a matter of great pride. Avani expressed happiness at the support she has received from the entire nation.
The 26-year old Vikas Krishan blanked Cameroon's Dieudonne Wilfried Seyi Ntsengue in the men's 75kg final to bag his first Commonwealth Games gold. Also, this was Vikas' first-ever gold medal in the middleweight category.
India's best-ever boxer Mary Kom said she has no plans to retire and is determined to defy her critics by winning an elusive Olympic gold.
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