Avani Lekhara’s Gold, Yogesh Kathuniya and Devendra Jhajharia’s Silver Medals, Sundar Singh’s Bronze at Paralympics 2020 Sends Twitterati in Jubilation
With four medals on August 30, India’s overall tally on medal standings reached seven. With news of India winning medals one after one, fans found jubilation. It was very much evident on Twitter and other social media platforms.
As many as four medals including a Gold came India’s way on Monday morning (August 30) at the Tokyo Paralympic Games 2020. Avani Lekhara became the first Indian Woman to win the Gold medal in Shooting at Paralympics after her World Record equalling feat Women’s 10m Air Rifle standing SH1 event. The Gold medal win was followed by Yogesh Kathuniya and Devendra Jhajharia’s Silver medals in the men's Discus Throw and men's Javelin Throw respectively. The fourth medal of the day for India was secured by Sundar Singh Gurjar which came in men's Javelin Throw. Tokyo Paralympics 2020 Medal Tally Updated: Avani Lekhara Wins Gold, Yogesh Kathuniya and Devendra Jhajharia Secure Silver Medals.
With these four medals on August 30, India’s overall tally on medal standings reached seven. With news of India winning medals one after one, fans found jubilation. It was very much evident on Twitter and other social media platforms. Meanwhile, you can check some of the Twitter reactions below: Tokyo Paralympics 2020: President Ram Nath Kovind Congratulates Shooter Avani Lekhara for Winning Gold Medal
Good Morning
Proud Moment
Congratulations
Unbelievable
Historical Feat
Apart from four medals today, India had earlier clinched three medals. 41-year Vinod Kumar won Bronze in Discus Throw, Bhavina Patel won silver in Table Tennis while Nishad Kumar also clinched Silver in High Jump.
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