After winning the bronze medal at the Paris Paralympics, World number one, judoka player from India, Kapil Parmar, said that his next aim will be to bring gold in the next Olympics, which are scheduled to take place in Los Angeles in 2028.
The Indian player executed the Ippon in 33 seconds to end the contest and take the bronze medal within the blink of an eye. Kapil’s triumph marked India’s 25th medal at the ongoing edition of the Paralympics.
“I am happy that Chief Minister Mohan Yadav called and honoured us. He has offered us Rs. 1 Crore and jobs after this achievement. We can do everything and try never to lose hopes. I have promised PM Modi that in the upcoming Paralympics at US, I will bring gold for the country,” Kapil Parmar while speaking to ANI.
Further, the para-canoeing player Prachi Yadav said that she will try her best to bring gold in the next Paralympics
I have been working hard for last six years in water sports, about which most people didn’t know. It’s good when we get achieve in our sports and people come to know about us. If I get Rs 1 crore, then I would plan for foreign training. I will try my best to bring gold medal in my event in the upcoming Olympics at Los Angeles,” Prachi said.
The Indian contingent concluded its historic Paris Paralympics campaign with a total of 29 medals, including seven gold, nine silver, and 13 bronze medals, the most by the country in the history of the competition.
There is long list of India’s medallists at the Paris 2024 Paralympics.
-TIN Bureau