India's Medal Count Soars to 24 at Special Olympics World Winter Games
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Synopsis
India's athletes have achieved remarkable success at the Special Olympics World Winter Games, securing a total of 24 medals, including 15 new additions. This achievement emphasizes their resilience and dedication on a global stage.
Key Takeaways
- India won a total of 24 medals.
- 15 new medals were added on the third and fourth days.
- Deepak Thakur and Giridhar clinched gold in Alpine Skiing.
- Ziara Porter excelled in Short Track Speed Skating.
- Inclusivity in sports is promoted through the Games.
New Delhi, March 15 (NationPress) India’s extraordinary performance at the Special Olympics Winter Games continued during the third and fourth days, with athletes achieving an impressive addition of 15 medals to the overall tally. This brings India’s total medal count to 24, building on the nine medals earned in prior events.
In the Alpine Skiing events, Deepak Thakur and Giridhar showcased their exceptional talent by winning gold medals in the Intermediate Super G M04 and M05 categories respectively. Meanwhile, Abhishek Kumar earned a silver in the Novice Super G M01 category, and Radha Devi also excelled, bringing home a silver medal in the Intermediate Super G F03 event.
On the ice, Ziara Porter exhibited remarkable speed and tenacity, securing silver medals in the 111M F1 and 222M F2 events of Short Track Speed Skating. Tanshu contributed with a bronze in the 777M M2 category and a silver in the 500M M3 category.
India’s presence was also notable in Cross Country Skiing, where Akriti achieved a commendable bronze medal in the 50M Classical Technique Final F03.
The Snowshoeing athletes further enhanced the medal tally, with Vasu Tiwari winning gold in the 50M Race M03 category. Jahangir and Tanya added silver medals in the 50M Race M04 and F02 categories, respectively. Shalini Chauhan also contributed with a bronze in the 50M Race F03 category. In the 200M Race, Anil Kumar triumphed with a gold in the M12 division, while Harleen Kaur secured silver in the F12 division.
These accomplishments underscore the brilliance of India’s athletes on the international platform, highlighting their determination, hard work, and sporting spirit. The Special Olympics World Winter Games, hosting around 1500 athletes from 102 countries, aims to promote inclusivity in sports, ensuring everyone has an equal opportunity for recognition.
