India’s third medal at Paris Paralympics: Preethi Pal wins Bronze in 100m race

The Indian sprinter earned her first medal at the Summer Games with a time of 14.21 seconds.

Updated: August 30, 2024 17:25 IST

Preethi Pal wins Bronze medal in 100m (T35) clocking her PB 14.31s. (Photo: X)

Preethi Pal secured India’s third medal at the Paris Paralympics 2024 on Friday by claiming the bronze in the Women’s 100m – T35 race. The Indian sprinter earned her first medal at the Summer Games with a time of 14.21 seconds.

The 23-year-old Preethi’s bronze marks India’s first medal in para-athletics at the Paris Paralympics. China’s Zhou Xia (13.58) and Guo Qianqian (13.74) secured the gold and silver, respectively. The T35 classification is designated for athletes with coordination impairments, including hypertonia, ataxia, athetosis, and cerebral palsy, reports PTI.

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