Paralympics Games Paris 2024: PM congratulates Preeti Pal for winning two medals

Preeti Pal made history by becoming the first Indian woman in track and field to win two medals at the Paralympics.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Para-sprinter Preeti Pal for winning two bronze medals in the ongoing Paris Paralympic.

Taking to X (previously Twitter), PM Modi said, “A historic achievement by Preeti Pal, as she wins her second medal in the same edition of the #Paralympics2024 with a Bronze in the Women’s 200m T35 event! She is an inspiration for the people of India. Her dedication is truly remarkable.”

Preeti Pal made history by becoming the first Indian woman in track and field to win two medals at the Paralympics. She secured a bronze in the 200m T35 category on Sunday with a personal best of 30.01 seconds.

Earlier on Friday, 23-year-old Preeti earned India's first Paralympic track medal in athletics, taking bronze in the women's T35 100m event with a personal best of 14.21 seconds.