India has claimed 2 medals at the World Para Athletics Grand Prix being held in the Chinese capital Beijing. Ramudri Someshwara Rao won a gold medal in the 200 meter race and Hokato Sema bagged a bronze in shot put. Both have qualified to represent the country in the IPC Para Athletics World Championships to be held in London later this year. Someswara Rao had earlier become the fastest Indian blade runner in the recently-concluded 17th National Para Athletics Championships at Jaipur. In this event, Hokato Sema had also won a gold.
News On AIR | May 14, 2017 5:30 PM
World Para Athletics Grand Prix : India claims 2 medals