Preethi Pal Wins Bronze in Women's 100m T35 at Paris Paralympics, India's First-Ever Medal in Event

Aug 30, 2024, 12:41 PM

Indian para-athlete Preethi Pal has made history by winning a bronze medal in the Women's 100m T35 event at the Paris Paralympics 2024. This achievement marks India's first-ever medal in the 100m event at the Paralympics and is India's third medal of the games. Preethi Pal completed the race with a personal best time of 14.21 seconds. The event was won by China's Zhou Xia, who secured the gold with a time of 13.58 seconds. Preethi Pal's accomplishment is a significant milestone for India in the field of para-athletics.