Preethi Pal creates history with India’s first-ever Bronze in women’s 200m at Paris Paralympics 2024

Image Source : GETTY Preethi Pal at Paris Paralympics 2024

Preethi Pal continues to create history with another medal at the Paris Paralympics 2024 on Sunday, September 1. The Indian athlete bagged India’s first-ever medal in the 200m with a bronze in the women’s T35 event. 

The 23-year-old athlete from Uttar Pradesh’s Meerut produced her personal-best record with a 30.01s finish to secure India’s only second Paralympic medal in track. She also brought India’s overall sixth medal at the ongoing 17th Summer Paralympic Games in India. 

Women’s 200m – T35 Final Results

  1. Xia Zhou (China) – 28.15s
  2. Guo Qianqian (China) – 29.09s
  3. Preethi Pal (India) – 30.01s

More to follow…