<span style="color: #000000;">President, Vice President and Prime Minister have congratulated Sumit Antil on winning Gold Medal in javelin throw at Tokyo Paralympics.<br />''<br />''In a tweet, President Ram Nath Kovind said, Sumit Antil's historic performance in javelin throw is a moment of great pride for the country. Mr Kovind said, every Indian is elated to hear the national anthem at the podium.<br />''<br />''Vice President M. Venkaiah Naidu said, India is on a medal-winning spree today. He said, Indian Paralympians have made the entire nation proud.<br />''<br />''Prime Minister Narendra Modi said, Indian athletes continue to shine at the Paralympics. He telephoned Sumit Antil and congratulated him for a historic performance. The Prime Minister told him that he made the nation proud and youngsters would be inspired by him.<br />''<br />''Youth Affairs, Sports and Information and Broadcasting Minster Anurga Thakur posted the emotional video of Sumit while talking to the Prime Minister.<br />''<br />''The Prime Minister has congratulated Shooter Avani Lekhara on winning Gold Medal at Tokyo Paralympics. Prime Minister &nbsp;spoke to Avani Lekhara and said this win is a matter of great pride. The Prime Minister said, this is truly a special moment for Indian sports. Avani expressed happiness at the support she has received from the entire nation. <br />''<br />''The Prime Minister has congratulated Devendra Jhajharia on winning Silver medal in Javeline throw at Paralympics. In a tweet, the Prime Minister said, it was a superb performance by Devendra Jhajharia and one of India's most experienced athletes wins a Silver medal. The Prime Minister also had a telephonic conversation with him. He acknowledged Devendra's rich efforts and said since he hails from the land of Great Maharana Pratap he excels in javelin throw. Devendra dedicated his medal to his family members for their support.<br />''<br />''Congratulating Sundar Singh Gurjar for winning Bronze, Mr Modi said, India is overjoyed by the Bronze medal won by Sundar Singh Gurjar. During the telephonic conversation, the Prime Minister said, his performance was fantastic. &nbsp;<br />''<br />''President Ram Nath Kovind and Vice President M Venkaiah Naidualso have also congratulated these Medal winning Para athletes. The President said, another daughter of India Avani Lekhara has made us proud becoming the first Indian woman to win a Gold at Paralympics. He also congratulated Yogesh Kathuniya for winning silver in discus throw, Devendra Jhajharia for winning Silver in javelin throw and Sundar Singh Gurjar bagging bronze in javelin throw. In a tweet, the President said, he is delighted to see the Paralympians bring more glory to the nation.<br />''<br />''Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu said, every Indian is celebrating the success of these Paralympians.</span>
News On AIR | August 30, 2021 8:39 PM
President Kovind, Vice President Naidu & PM Modi congratulate para-athletes on their success