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
- Xia Zhou (China) – 28.15s
- Guo Qianqian (China) – 29.09s
- Preethi Pal (India) – 30.01s
More to follow…