Can Pooja Ojha Make India Proud by Achieving the 30-Medal Milestone at Paris Paralympics 2024?
New Delhi: India has made history at the Paris Paralympics 2024, securing a total of 29 medals so far, marking its best-ever performance in the Games. As of September 8, India stands just one medal away from the coveted 30-medal mark. The nation’s athletes have already bagged 6 golds, 10 silvers, and 13 bronze medals, surpassing the previous record of 19 medals won at the Tokyo Paralympics in 2021.
On Saturday, India celebrated two major achievements. Navdeep clinched a silver in javelin, while Simran won bronze in the women’s 200m (T12) event. With these victories, India’s medal tally reached 29, and all hopes are now pinned on Pooja Ojha, the last Indian athlete competing at the Paris Paralympics.
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Paris Paralympics 2024: Women’s Kayak Single 200m – KL1 Semifinals
Pooja will participate in the Women’s Kayak Single 200m – KL1 Semifinals today, and if she qualifies for the final and wins a medal, India will achieve the remarkable milestone of 30 medals. Her semifinal race is scheduled for this afternoon, and if successful, the final will take place later today, around 3 PM IST.
Pooja Ojha Details:
Name: Pooja Ojha
Nationality: India
Category: Para Canoe
Date of Birth: 15 Apr 1986
Sport Class: KL1
Age: 38
Gender: Female
Function: Athlete India
India Awaits Historic 30th Medal as Pooja Ojha Eyes Final Glory at Paris Paralympics 2024
India’s performance at the Paris 2024 Paralympics has been nothing short of spectacular, with athletes breaking records and achieving new milestones. The entire nation is now eagerly waiting to see if Pooja Ojha can secure India’s 30th medal, closing out the Games on a high note.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi Reaction on Paris Paralympics 2024′ Players
Let’s Look on Prime Minister Modi Tweet on X:
The incredible Navdeep has won a Silver in the Men’s Javelin F41 at the #Paralympics2024! His success is a reflection of his outstanding spirit. Congrats to him. India is delighted. #Cheer4Bharat pic.twitter.com/NfziEdoCbQ
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) September 7, 2024
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