Paralympics Gold for India
- August 30, 2021
Avani Lekhara created history on Monday, 30th August, as she became the first woman to win a gold medal at the Paralympics. The 19-year-old also created a new Paralympic record in the R-2 women’s 10m Air Rifle Standing SH1 event, by finishing with a world record, equalling a total of 249.6 points. Discus thrower Yogesh Kathuniya also brought glory to the country by winning a silver medal in the men’s javelin throw F56 event. Devendra Jhajharia, a two-time gold-winning javelin throw veteran, won a third Paralympic medal. A bronze medal was added to the list by Sundar Singh Gurjar, who finished behind Jhajharia in the men’s javelin throw F46 final.
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The Naval Journey of India Book I
This book is the first of a three-book series that takes a deep and detailed look at India's Naval History and a deep insight into the lives of our men and women in white. But any series on the Indian Navy has to start at the very beginning - exploring India's celebrated maritime history. Join our little hero, Bharat, and his grandfather, Commodore Sagar, as they sail into the deep blue waters of time. Book I of The Naval Journey of India takes a sweeping look at India's maritime endeavours, how the seas impacted us over millennia and how the oceans made us who we are.
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