India continued its remarkable medal haul at the Para Asian Games on Tuesday as Pranav Soorma and Ram Ratan Singh delivered stellar performances, capturing gold and silver medals respectively in the men’s discus throw F51/F52/F53 event. Pranav, who previously claimed a silver medal in club throw at the Paris Paralympics 2024, showcased his incredible versatility by dominating the field and breaking the Asian record with a phenomenal throw of 11.66 meters. Ram Ratan followed closely behind to secure the silver medal with a best effort of 10.35 meters, while Alireza Hemami claimed bronze with a throw of 20.20 meters.
- Pranav Soorma clinched gold in the men’s discus throw F51/F52/F53 event.
- Pranav set a new Asian record with a brilliant throw of 11.66 meters.
- Ram Ratan Singh secured the silver medal with an effort of 10.35 meters.
- India’s overall medal tally received a massive boost from multiple podium finishes.
More Success on the Track and Pool
The stellar outing extended across multiple disciplines as track and field stars continued to shine in Aichi-Nagoya. Simran Sharma delivered a sensational performance to strike gold in the women’s 200m T12 category, clocking 24.80 seconds to finish ahead of Iran’s Hajjar Safarzadeh. Debutant Tejalben Damor added to the nation’s joy by claiming bronze in the same event with a personal best timing of 25.23 seconds. Earlier in the day, para-swimmer Himanshu Nandal also contributed to the medal tally by securing a bronze in the men’s 400m freestyle S11 category, completing a memorable day for the entire contingent.
Dominant Campaign Progresses
These outstanding results underscore the exceptional depth and growing prowess of Indian athletes on the international stage. With multiple gold, silver, and bronze medals added across athletics and swimming, the contingent continues to strengthen its position in the overall standings. Team officials and supporters will be hoping for more record-breaking performances as the multi-sport continental event progresses through its busy schedule.
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