India's history-making Paralympians touch down in Delhi to rousing welcome
Paris Paralympics.
On Saturday morning, half of the Indian contingent made their return home after taking part in the Paris Paralympics.
AvLekhara, Mona Agarwal, Pranav Soorma, Rakesh Kumar, and Manish Narwal are among others who touched down in Delhi. Fans outside the Delhi gathered in huge numbers and greeted the para-athletes by showering flower petals on them.
Other athletes of the Indian contingent will return back after the conclusion of the para multi-sport event.
Star India parashooter Avani Lekhara said that it was a great journey at the Paris Paralympics.
«It has been a good journey, and we have won many good medals this time,» Avani told ANI.
Indian para shooter Mona Agarwal said that her Paralympic journey was very good.
«I am feeling very good as I am receiving so much love...My Paralympic journey was very good, as it was my first Paralympic,» Mona told ANI.
Reigning Paralympic champion, Avani Lekhara maintained her streak and struck gold in the women's 10m air rifle final at the Paris Paralympics on Friday. She also became the first Indian woman to win two gold medals in the Games' history.
Shooter Mona Agarwal bagged the bronze medal at the same event.
Meanwhile, para-archer Rakesh Kumar gave all the credit for the victory to his coaches.
«I am feeling very good...The credit for my victory goes to my coaches...We will work hard and perform better at the next Paralympics,» Rakesh told ANI.
The Indian archery pair of Rakesh Kumar and Sheetal Devi clinched the bronze medal in the Mixed Team
