Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Praveen Kumar for winning the gold medal in the Men's High Jump T64 event at the Paris Paralympics 2024, on September 9. The para-athlete set a new Asian record when he cleared 2.08m and won what was the sixth gold medal for India at the Paris Paralympic Games. His gold medal also helped India achieve a record gold medal count, bettering the previous record of five set in Tokyo. Taking to 'X', PM Modi wrote, "Congratulations to Praveen Kumar for scaling new heights and winning a Gold in the Men's High Jump T64 at the #Paralympics2024! His determination and tenacity have brought glory to our nation. India is proud of him!" Praveen Kumar Creates New Asian Record To Win Gold Medal in Men’s High Jump T64 Category at Paris Paralympics 2024.
PM Narendra Modi Congratulates Paris Paralympics 2024 Gold Medallist Praveen Kumar
Congratulations to Praveen Kumar for scaling new heights and winning a Gold in the Men's High Jump T64 at the #Paralympics2024!
His determination and tenacity have brought glory to our nation.
India is proud of him! #Cheer4Bharat pic.twitter.com/ICR7BvhruJ
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) September 6, 2024
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