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Published 18:15 IST, September 1st 2024

Prime Minister Narendra Modi calls Indian medal winners of the Paris Paralympics 2024

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today held a telephonic conversation with the Indian medal winners in the Paralympic Games till now.

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a telephonic conversation with the Indian para-athletes who won medals at the Paris Paralympics till now. The call was attended by Mona Agarwal (Bronze medal), Preethi Pal (Bronze Medal), Manish Narwal (Silver medal), and Rubina Francis (Bronze medal). PM Modi congratulated these para-athletes for showcasing outstanding performance in their respective disciplines and obtaining a podium finish. He also commended the medal winners for making the country proud.

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PM Modi Dials Indian Medal Winners of Paralympics 2024

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has continued the norm that he started during the Paris Olympics 2024. On Sunday, PM Modi dialled the Indian medal winners of the Paralympics 2024. Mona Agarwal, Preethi Pal, Manish Narwal, and Rubina Francis, convened to attend the call and appeared delighted to receive praise from the Prime Minister of India. 

Here's how the conversation went:

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday spoke to medal winners for India in the Paralympic Games over phone and lauded their efforts in the ongoing competition. The athletes he spoke to included Mona Agarwal, Preethi Pal, Manish Narwal and Rubina Francis, officials said. He congratulated each medal winner and said they had made the country proud with their performances. Modi also wished Avani Lekhara success in her other endeavours at the Games, the officials said, noting that she wasn't able to join the call due to her participation in an event.

(With inputs from PTI)

Updated 18:40 IST, September 1st 2024