Mumbai, July 25: Pranav Soorma has qualified for the Paris Paralympics in the F51 category club throw by setting a new world record at the trials. At the recent trials conducted in Bengaluru, Pranav achieved a throw of 37.23 meters in the F51 category club throw, surpassing the previous world record of 36.22 meters by more than a meter. Indian Olympic Team Eyes Double-Digit Medal Haul As Paris Olympics 2024 Set for Grand Start.

Reflecting on his achievement, Pranav Soorma said, "Not winning a medal at the World Para Athletics World Championship held at Kobe in May was a disappointment. My coach Naval Singh and I went back to the basics and worked harder. Now going to Paris, this performance has boosted my confidence."

Naval Singh, Pranav’s coach, added, "Pranav has always been a hard worker, but sometimes outside noise can break a player’s concentration. My job was to bring his focus back to his game. I am very sure that he will make the country proud at the Paris Paralympics."

After a life-changing accident left him with a spinal cord injury, Pranav turned to sports as a way to regain his strength and purpose. His dedication paid off when he won a gold medal at the Asian Games held in Hangzhou in 2023, establishing himself as a formidable competitor on the international stage.

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