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Union Sports Minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya on Thursday lauded the Indian contingent for achieving the nation's best-ever medal haul at the ongoing Paris Paralympics. He expressed confidence that the athletes would secure even more medals in the remaining two days of the competition.In a special ceremony, the first batch of athletes returning from Paris, including bronze medalist Deepthi Jeevanji, were honored by the Sports Minister. India have already set a new record with 25 medals, including five golds, surpassing the 19 medals achieved at the Tokyo Paralympics.Dr. Mandaviya expressed his deep admiration for the athletes, highlighting that sports transcend mere medal victories, symbolizing the spirit and determination of the competitors.Deepthi Jeevanji, who claimed bronze in the women's 400m T20 event, was among those felicitated. Despite being a world champion and a strong contender for gold, she was unable to deliver her best performance in the final. She added the bronze to her previous silver from the Tokyo Paralympics in the T20 category, which is designated for athletes with intellectual impairments.Reflecting on her performance, Deepthi said, "I did well, but I couldn't give my best in the final, which is why I won bronze."Deepthi's achievements are particularly remarkable, given her background. Born to daily-wage laborers in Kalleda village in Telangana's Warangal district, she has risen to become one of India's leading athletes on the global stage.Praising the athletes, Mandaviya said, "The players have not only demonstrated their exceptional skills but have also made the country immensely proud."Published By: Saurabh KumarPublished On: Sep 5, 2024 Link da fonte