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Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today lauded a remarkable podium sweep by India in the Men’s Javelin Throw at the Asian Para Games, highlighting Sumit's Gold medal win, Mahendra Gurjar securing Silver with a Games Record, and Sandip Sanjay Sargar claiming Bronze with a Games Record.
Shri Modi stated that this achievement is a proud moment for Indian para-athletics, expressing hope that they continue to raise the bar and inspire the nation.
In a post on X, the Prime Minister's Office shared:
"A remarkable podium sweep for India in the Men’s Javelin Throw at the Asian Para Games!
Congratulations to Sumit on winning Gold, Mahendra Gurjar on securing Silver with a Games Record and Sandip Sanjay Sargar on claiming Bronze with a Games Record. A proud moment for Indian para-athletics. May they continue to raise the bar and inspire the nation: PM @narendramodi"
A remarkable podium sweep for India in the Men’s Javelin Throw at the Asian Para Games! Congratulations to Sumit on winning Gold, Mahendra Gurjar on securing Silver with a Games Record and Sandip Sanjay Sargar on claiming Bronze with a Games Record. A proud moment for Indian para-athletics. May they continue to raise the bar and inspire the nation: PM @narendramodi
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) October 23, 2026
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Source attribution: Press Information Bureau, Government of India.