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Paris 2024 Paralympics Win: Indian para-athletes Avani Lekhara, Manish Narwal, Mona Agarwal and Preethi Pal won medals at the ongoing Paris 2024 Paralympics. Celebrities, such as Kareena Kapoor and Sonali Bendre, congratulated them on their achievements. Indian para-athletes have made history at the ongoing Paris 2024 Paralympics, bringing immense pride to the nation with their extraordinary performances. On August 30, Avani Lekhara, Manish Narwal, Mona Agarwal and Preethi Pal each achieved remarkable feats in their respective events, cementing their places in the annals of sports history.
Avani Lekhara led the charge, winning gold in the Women 10m Air Rifle Standing final. Her victory is particularly historic as it marks her as the first Indian woman to earn two Paralympic gold medals. Mona Agarwal also shone brightly, securing a bronze in the same event. adding to the day triumphant moments.
In the shooting arena, Manish Narwal showcased his skills by clinching a silver medal in the Men’s 10m Air Pistol final, further elevating India standing in the competition. Meanwhile, sprinter Preethi Pal made a groundbreaking achievement by winning a bronze medal in the Women 100m final. Her accomplishment is notable as it makes her the first Indian sprinter to win a medal at the Paralympic Games.
Indian celebrities have been quick to celebrate these athletes victories. Kareena Kapoor Khan took to Instagram to share her congratulations, using emojis of a red heart and the Indian flag and tagging the athletes. Ayushmann Khurrana expressed his pride with a heartfelt post. while Sonali Bendre celebrated the achievements by sharing a collage of Avani and Mona with their medals, emphasizing that medals are home again.
These athlete performances have not only brought glory to themselves but also to their country, highlighting the remarkable talent and determination of India para-athletes on a global stage.
Jackky Bhagnani took to Instagram Stories to celebrate Avani Lekhara and Mona Agarwal’s Paralympic success. He posted a photo of the athletes with a caption praising their achievements: What a phenomenal achievement! Congratulations to @avani.lekhara on winning gold and @shooter_mona on securing bronze at the @paralympics! Your success is nothing short of extraordinary and incredibly inspiring. We are all so proud of you.”
Rakul Preet Singh also shared her admiration on Instagram Stories with a collage of Avani and Mona. She wrote, “Avani Lekhara’s double gold and Mona Agarwal bronze at Paris 2024 showcase their hard work and dedication. Truly inspiring! Hats off to these champions!
Take a look at Kareena and Ayushmanna Respective Posts:
Sonali Bendre, known for her roles in films like Hum Saath-Saath Hain and Sarfarosh, took to social media to celebrate the triumphs of Avani Lekhara and Mona Agarwal at the Paris 2024 Paralympics. In her Instagram story, Sonali shared a collage of Avani and Mona showcasing their medals and offered heartfelt congratulations. She captioned the post, “Medals are home again,” accompanied by red heart and Tricolor emojis, expressing her pride and joy in their achievements.
Producer Jackky Bhagnani and his wife, actress Rakul Preet Singh and also praised the athletes on their Instagram stories. Jackky highlighted the significance of their victories, writing, “Congratulations to Avani Lekhara on winning the gold medal and Mona Agarwal on winning bronze at the Paralympics. Your success is nothing short of extraordinary and incredibly inspiring. We are all so proud of you. His note emphasized the remarkable nature of their accomplishments.
Rakul Preet Singh shared a collage featuring Avani and Mona, commending their hard work and dedication. In her Instagram story, she wrote, “Avani Lekhara’s double gold victory and Mona Agarwal bronze at Paris 2024 are a testament to their hard work and dedication.” Rakul described the moment as “inspiring” and praised the athletes with a message of “Hats off to these champions.
Here are the screenshots of their Instagram stories:
After her latest achievement, Avani Lekhara has become the first Indian woman to win two gold medals at the Paralympic Games. In the final match, the air rifle champion scored 249.7 at the games. On Day 2, she created a new Paralympic record while breaking her old one in which the para-athlete scored 249.6 during her debut at the Tokyo 2020.
Sonu Sood took to X to wish air rifle shooters Avani Lekhara and Mona Agarwal after their big win at the Paralympics 2024. Sonu posted a picture of Avani and Mona showing the victory signs using their hands. He tweeted, “Proud of you both. Congratulations to the winners of the Paris Paralympic Games 2024.
Paris Olympics 2024: PM Narendra Modi, Ranveer Singh and other Congratulate Wrestler Aman Sehrawat as he Clinches Bronze
As wrestler Aman Sehrawat won the bronze medal at Paris Olympics, PM Narendra Modi and Bollywood stars congratulated him on social media. It includes Ranveer Singh, Kareena Kapoor and more celebs. India is making a significant impact at the Paris 2024 Olympics, with a series of remarkable achievements lighting up the games. The Indian Hockey team recently clinched a bronze medal and javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra earned a silver. Adding to the nation success, debutant Aman Sehrawat has secured a bronze medal in men 57kg wrestling, marking a historic moment for Indian wrestling.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi took to X (formerly Twitter) to celebrate Aman achievement, expressing immense pride in the wrestler success. PM Modi highlighted Aman’s dedication and perseverance, stating, “More pride thanks to our wrestlers! Congratulations to the Aman Sehrawat for win the Bronze Medal in the Men’s Freestyle 57 kg at the Paris Olympics. His dedication and perseverance are clearly evident. The entire nation celebrates this remarkable feat.
Bollywood stars have also joined in congratulating Aman. Ranveer Singh shared his excitement on Instagram by posting a picture of Aman’s winning moment and adding a Tricolor sticker to celebrate the victory. He referred to Aman as “Haryane ke sher” (the lion of Haryana), showcasing his admiration for the wrestler’s achievement. Kareena Kapoor Khan also took to Instagram to extend her congratulations. She shared a story tagging Aman Sehrawat and simply wrote, “Congratulations,” reflecting her joy and pride in his historic win.
The collective celebration of Aman’s success by the Prime Minister and Bollywood celebrities highlights the pride and enthusiasm surrounding India accomplishments on the global stage.
More about the Winners at Paris 2024 Paralympics
For those who may not know, debutant Mona Agarwal also made headlines by winning a bronze medal in the Women’s 10m Air Rifle Standing event. Manish Narwal contributed to India’s success by securing a silver medal in the men’s air rifle event. The day was further highlighted by Preethi Pal’s historic bronze in the Women’s T25-100m event, making her the first Indian para-athlete to medal in this category.
Avani Lekhara has truly made history at the Paris Paralympic Games by becoming the first Indian woman to win two gold medals. She achieved this by scoring 249.7 in the final, surpassing her previous Paralympic record of 249.6 set at Tokyo 2020. Congratulations to all the Indian para-athletes for their outstanding performances and for bringing home these prestigious medals.