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Sports News. Indian para athlete Raman Sharma Hangzhou, China (Hangzhou, China) has set a new Asian and Games record by winning the gold medal in the men’s 1500m T38 event at the ongoing Asian Para Games 2023. Raman Sharma won the final by completing the race in 4:20.80 minutes. With this achievement, India’s gold medal tally in the Games now stands at 20.
Earlier today, archer Sheetal Devi won the gold medal by defeating Singapore’s Aleem Noor Sayahida 144-142 in the final of the women’s individual compound open competition.
India has won more than 80 medals so far
On Thursday, Indian para-athletes created history as the country recorded its highest ever medal tally at the Asian Para Games, winning a total of 72 medals in the 2018 edition. In the 2023 edition, India have won over 80 medals so far and are in a strong position heading into the showpiece event in Hangzhou, China.
🥇 Raman Sharma Shines with Dazzling Gold and creates Games and Asian Records at #AsianParaGames! 🥇
🏃♂️ Raman clocks an impressive 4:20.80 in the Men’s 1500m T-38 event to make it to the top podium finish 🇮🇳
👏 A thunderous round of applause and heartfelt congratulations to pic.twitter.com/yZbi5cynvZ
— SAI Media (@Media_SAI) October 27, 2023
A symbol of athletes’ determination
India won an unprecedented 73 medals at the Jakarta 2018 Asian Para Games and still going strong, a monumental achievement breaking our previous record of 72 medals at the Asian Para Games! This momentous occasion is a symbol of the determination of our athletes.
Modi also encouraged
A monumental achievement at the Asian Para Games, with India bagging an unprecedented 73 medals and still going strong, breaking our previous record of 72 medals from Jakarta 2018 Asian Para Games!
This momentous occasion embodies the unyielding determination of our athletes. pic.twitter.com/wfpm2jDSdE
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) October 26, 2023
A warm welcome to our extraordinary para-athletes, who have written their name in history, filled the heart of every Indian with great joy. Their commitment, perseverance and unwavering desire to excel is truly inspiring! This historic achievement will serve as a guiding light, inspiring generations to come, wrote Prime Minister Narendra Modi after the record-breaking achievement.
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