Asian Para Games 2026: President Murmu Hails Pranav Soorma's Record Gold, Congratulates 5 Other Indian Medallists

New Delhi, October 20: President Droupadi Murmu expressed her admiration for Indian para-athletes Pranav Soorma, Ram Ratan Singh, Niranjan Mukundan, and other medalists for their outstanding performances at the Asian Para Games 2026. She highlighted their achievements across athletics and swimming, stating that India secured a double gold with Soorma winning the men’s discus throw F51/52/53 event with a record-breaking distance of 11.66 metres. Ram Ratan Singh followed closely with silver in the same event, marking a one-two finish for India.

President Murmu conveyed her heartfelt congratulations to Pranav Soorma on Twitter, lauding his gold medal and new Asian Games record, and praising his contribution to Indian para athletics. She also commended Ram Ratan Singh for his silver medal, acknowledging the precision and control demonstrated in the discus throw.

In swimming, Niranjan Mukundan achieved bronze in the men’s 200m individual medley SM7 event, clocking a time of 2:57.01. President Murmu congratulated him on his bronze medal, emphasizing the importance of managing pace and rhythm in the individual medley. She also congratulated Ravanni Valasanaini on winning bronze in the women’s 1500m T11 event, recognizing her contribution to Indian para-athletics.

Furthermore, President Murmu praised Himanshu Nandal for securing bronze in the men’s 400m freestyle S11 swimming event. She wished him continued success and improvement in his sporting journey. Lastly, she congratulated Shrishti Arora on winning bronze in the women’s 10m air pistol SH1 event, highlighting the precision required in the discipline and her achievement on the podium.