Thu Sep 05 10:18:12 UTC 2024: – Dharambir won the gold medal in the men’s club throw F51 event at the Paralympics 2024 with a throw of 34.92m, breaking the Asian record.
– Pranav Soorma, another Indian, won the silver medal with a throw of 34.59m, leading to India’s first-ever 1-2 finish in a track and field event at the Paralympics.
– India’s medal tally in the Paralympics 2024 is now 24, with five gold, nine silver, and 10 bronze medals.
– Dharambir, a commerce graduate from Sonipat, and Pranav, who overcame a severe spinal cord injury, have inspiring stories of perseverance and dedication to para athletics.
– Dharambir started his para athletics journey in 2014 after a diving accident left him paralyzed, while Pranav found solace in para sports after an injury at 16.
– Both athletes have overcome challenges and excelled in their respective fields, with Dharambir training for three hours a day at SAI facilities and Pranav achieving academic success alongside his para athletics career.

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