Paris 2024 Paralympics: India’s medal tally at the Paris Paralympics has risen to 24, its best ever. The country is now ranked 13th among participating nations in international multi-sport events after Dharambir won gold in the men’s F51 mace throw event while Pranav Soorma bagged silver.
Dharambir’s mentor, the third Indian in the fray, Amit Kumar Saroha, a silver medallist at the 2017 world championships, finished last with his best throw of 23.96 metres. Filip Graovac of Serbia won bronze with a best throw of 34.18 metres in his second attempt.
All about Dharambir
Dharambir’s win marks a historic double podium finish for India, making him only the second Indian to win gold at the 2024 Summer Games and India’s first gold medal in the men’s club throw F51 event at the Paris Paralympics. The 35-year-old from Sonipat registered the victory with a throw of 34.92 metres in his fifth attempt.
Dharambir had previously claimed a silver medal at the Asian Para Games in Hangzhou earlier in 2022. For his exceptional achievements in national and international competitions.In 2022, he received the Bhim Award, the most prestigious sports award given by the Government of Haryana.
At the 2016 Rio Paralympics, Dharambir finished ninth and placed eighth at the Tokyo Paralympics.
Dharambir was paralyzed after suffering a tragedy while diving in a canal.
All about Pranav Soorma
Pranav Soorma’s ninth silver in These Summer Games came after In her first attempt, she threw 34.59 metres. Last year, she won gold at the Asian Paralympic Games in Hangzhou.
The 29-year-old man from Faridabad was left paralysed after a spinal cord injury caused by a cement slab falling on his head 13 years ago.
What is event F51?
The F51 category is for athletes with significant disabilities in trunk, leg and hand movements. Competitors participate in a sitting position. and rely on their shoulders and arms to produce power.
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