Tokyo Paralympics: PM Modi Leads Praise For "Stupendous" Manish Narwal, "Outstanding" Singhraj Adhana
Tokyo Paralympics: Social media erupted in praise after Manish Narwal won gold and Singhraj Adhana took silver in Mixed 50m Pistol SH1.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi led the praise as shooters Manish Narwal and Singhraj Adhana won the gold and silver medal respectively in the 50m Mixed Pistol (SH1) event at tthe Tokyo Paralympics on Saturday. The 19-year-old Manish created the Paralympic record as he amassed 218.2 points to clinch the gold while Singhraj grabbed his second medal of the Tokyo Paralympics. "Glory from the Tokyo #Paralympics continues. Great accomplishment by the young and stupendously talented Manish Narwal," PM Modi tweeted. "His winning the Gold Medal is a special moment for Indian sports."
Glory from the Tokyo #Paralympics continues. Great accomplishment by the young and stupendously talented Manish Narwal. His winning the Gold Medal is a special moment for Indian sports. Congratulations to him. Best wishes for the coming times. #Praise4Para. pic.twitter.com/gGHUXnetWA
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) September 4, 2021
PM Modi also hailed the "outstanding" Singhraj Adhana.
"The outstanding Singhraj Adhana does it again! He wins yet another medal, this time in the Mixed 50m Pistol SH1 event. India rejoices due to his feat," he tweeted.
The outstanding Singhraj Adhana does it again! He wins yet another medal, this time in the Mixed 50m Pistol SH1 event. India rejoices due to his feat. Congrats to him. Wishing him the very best for the future endeavours. #Paralympics #Praise4Para. pic.twitter.com/EWa9gCRaor
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) September 4, 2021
President Ram Nath Kovind and Vice-President Venkaiah Naidu also congratulated the duo.
Sports minister Anurag Thakur congratulated Narwal on a "fabulous victory". Former Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju also hailed the two shooters.
"1-2 for India! The stuff of dreams...Gold for Manish Narwal with a Paralympic record in mixed 50m SH1! And Silver for Singhraj Adhana, his second medal of the #Tokyo2020 Paralympics. Just Incredible. Congratulations to both, we all are so proud," tweeted Olympic gold-medallist shooter Abhinav Bindra.
"What a wonderful moment to see two Indians winning both the Gold as well as Silver," tweeted former India cricketer Virender Sehwag.
Young Manish Narwal has done India proud by winning a shooting gold medal and making the tricolor fly high at the #Paralympics! You've shown immense talent and dedication at a very young age. Heartiest congratulations! May you win many laurels in the future.
— President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) September 4, 2021
Singhraj Adana wins a silver medal and adds to his bronze winning performance in Tokyo #Paralympics. Congratulations for your exceptional performances. May you enjoy many more victories in the future.
— President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) September 4, 2021
Our Paralympians continue to bring glory to the nation!
— Vice President of India (@VPSecretariat) September 4, 2021
Heartiest congratulations to Manoj Narwal for winning Gold medal and Singhraj for bagging Silver medal in the Mixed 50m Pistol SH1 event at Tokyo #Paralympics 2020. The entire country is proud of you and elated at your win. pic.twitter.com/8BUJzQ14ao
India strikes GOLD !
— Anurag Thakur (@ianuragthakur) September 4, 2021
Manish Narwal what a fabulous victory!
Congratulations on also holding the World Record in this category!
Mixed 50m Pistol SH1 Final
score of 218.2
New Paralympics Record.#Cheer4India #Praise4Para pic.twitter.com/SEhVxXdA3m
It's raining Medals for India ???????? #Tokyo2020 !
— Anurag Thakur (@ianuragthakur) September 4, 2021
15th medal for #IND !
'Superb Singhraj' has created history by winning the SILVER!
P4 Mixed 50m Pistol SH1 Final with 216.7 points
2nd medal at the games.#Cheer4India#Praise4Para #Paralympics pic.twitter.com/YZ1kLjSWcD
Another good news & great moment as India won Gold and Silver medals in shooting!
— Kiren Rijiju (@KirenRijiju) September 4, 2021
Congratulations to Manish Narwal for the Gold Medal and Singhraj for the Silver medal at the #Tokyo2020 @Paralympics #Praise4Para #Cheer4India pic.twitter.com/Zr3ZQtVpCr
1-2 for India! The stuff of dreams...Gold for Manish Narwal with a Paralympic record in mixed 50m SH1! And Silver for Singhraj Adhana, his second medal of the #Tokyo2020 Paralympics. Just Incredible. Congratulations to both, we all are so proud #Praise4Para
— Abhinav A. Bindra OLY (@Abhinav_Bindra) September 4, 2021
Double delight!
— BCCI (@BCCI) September 4, 2021
A twin podium finish for India ???????? as @Officia56354975 wins a Gold Medal & @AdhanaSinghraj bags a Silver Medal.
Well done! #Paralympics #Tokyo2020 #Cheer4India #Praise4Para @IndiaSports | @Media_SAI https://t.co/7VtYwNhxlT
What a wonderful moment to see two Indians winning both the Gold as well as Silver. #Gold for 19 yr old Manish Narwal #Silver for Singhraj Adhana .
— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) September 4, 2021
Make that 15 medals. Brilliant display from Team India at #Paralympics pic.twitter.com/HnH1ey79Bs
Our dream run at the #Paralympics continues!
— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) September 4, 2021
Kudos to Manish Narwal on winning and @AdhanaSinghraj bagging in the Men's 50m Pistol event.
Wishing our para athletes even more success and recognition in the future. pic.twitter.com/lH64zq5DK1
Narwal and Singhraj took India's medal tally at the Tokyo Paralympics to 15. Narwal's was India's third gold medal at the ongoing Paralympic Games.