Harvinder Singh became the first Indian archer to strike gold at the Paralympics before club thrower Dharambir also secured a top finish with a record-shattering throw as the country's athletes continued to surpass expectations on yet another rewarding day at the quadrennial showpiece in Paris. After four fouled attempts, the 35-year-old world championships bronze medallist from Sonepat, Dharambir hurled the club to a distance of 34.92m in his fifth attempt to claim the top spot on the podium on Wednesday.
Dharambir Strikes GOLD!
— Paralympic Committee of India (@PCI_IN_Official) September 4, 2024
Dharambir has made India proud by clinching the Gold Medal in the Men’s Club Throw - F51 Final at the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games with an astonishing throw of 34.92m, setting a new Area Record!
This monumental achievement is a testament to his… pic.twitter.com/3gK881dqpv
Pranav Soorma clinched the silver.Pranav Soorma clinched the silver.
Pranav Soorma Soars to Silver!
— Paralympic Committee of India (@PCI_IN_Official) September 4, 2024
Pranav Soorma shines bright, securing the Silver Medal in the Men’s Club Throw - F51 Final with an incredible throw of 34.59m at the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games!
His dedication, resilience, and relentless pursuit of excellence are a true… pic.twitter.com/NM9oDqVYz0
Their performance took India's medal haul to 24 and the nation is currently placed 13th in the overall standings with five gold, nine silver and 10 bronze medals. It is India's best ever performance at the event and will only get better with three more days of competition left.
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