"Soaring Higher And Higher": PM Modi To Tokyo Paralympics Silver Medallist Mariyappan Thangavelu
Tokyo Paralympics: PM Modi led the congratulations for Mariyappan Thangavelu and Sharad Kumar after they won the silver and bronze respectively in men's high jump (T63).
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Mariyappan Thangavelu won silver in high jump (T63) at Tokyo Paralympics
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Sharad Kumar brought home the bronze medal in the same event
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PM Modi congratulated the two high jumpers
Prime Minister Narendra Modi led the praise for Mariyappan Thangavelu after he won the silver medal in the men's high jump (T63) at the Tokyo Paralympics on Tuesday. Thangavelu won the silver medal while Sharad Kumar brought home the bronze in the category. "Soaring higher and higher," PM Modi tweeted. "Mariyappan Thangavelu is synonymous with consistence and excellence," he wrote. "Congratulations to him for winning the Silver Medal. India is proud of his feat," the Prime Minister added in his tweet.
Soaring higher and higher!
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 31, 2021
Mariyappan Thangavelu is synonymous with consistence and excellence. Congratulations to him for winning the Silver Medal. India is proud of his feat. @189thangavelu #Paralympics #Praise4Para pic.twitter.com/GGhtAgM7vU
PM Modi also congratulated Sharad Kumar.
"The indomitable @sharad_kumar01 has brought smiles on the faces of every Indian by winning the Bronze Medal," PM Modi tweeted.
"His life journey will motivate many. Congratulations to him," he wrote.
The indomitable @sharad_kumar01 has brought smiles on the faces of every Indian by winning the Bronze Medal. His life journey will motivate many. Congratulations to him. #Paralympics #Praise4Para pic.twitter.com/uhYCIOoohy
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 31, 2021
"Our Paralympians continue to make us proud! India is delighted by the success of Mariyappan Thangavelu and Sharad Kumar for winning silver and bronze medals respectively in men's high jump at #Paralympics," President Ram Nath Kovind tweeted.
"Heartiest congratulations to Mariyappan Thangavelu for winning a Silver Medal & Sharad Kumar for winning a Bronze Medal in Men's High Jump T63 event at Tokyo Paralympics 2020. The entire nation is proud of their achievements," Vice President Venkaiah Naidu wrote.
Our Paralympians continue to make us proud! India is delighted by the success of Mariyappan Thangavelu and Sharad Kumar for winning silver and bronze medals respectively in men's high jump at #Paralympics. Your resolve and perseverance are an inspiration for all. Congratulations!
— President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) August 31, 2021
Heartiest congratulations to Mariyappan Thangavelu for winning a Silver Medal & Sharad Kumar for winning a Bronze Medal in Men's High Jump T63 event at Tokyo Paralympics 2020. The entire nation is proud of their achievements. Wishing them a bright future ahead. #Paralympics pic.twitter.com/OLl6s16mV2
— Vice President of India (@VPSecretariat) August 31, 2021
India cricketer Dinesh Karthik also congratulated the duo.
"Two Indians on the podium again. Congratulations Mariyappan Thangavelu & Sharad Kumar," he tweeted.
Indian Premier League (IPL) teams Punjab Kings, Mumbai Indians and Royal Challengers Bangalore also congratulated the two high jumpers.
Two Indians on the podium again
— DK (@DineshKarthik) August 31, 2021
Congratulations Mariyappan Thangavelu & Sharad Kumar #Tokyo2020 #Paralympics pic.twitter.com/5YYX0Ci0pz
India keep towards glory at the #Paralympics
— Punjab Kings (@PunjabKingsIPL) August 31, 2021
It's double dhamaka for #TeamIndia in Men's T63 final as Mariyappan Thangavelu and Sharad Kumar bag and respectively
: #Tokyo2020 for India pic.twitter.com/NmCVGJb1Wr
— Mumbai Indians (@mipaltan) August 31, 2021
- Mariyappan Thangavelu
- Sharad Kumar
The experienced high jumpers make proud by their brilliant performances in the men's T63 final #OneFamily #MumbaiIndians #Cheer4India pic.twitter.com/qUR5iH2gZy
Medal tally in double figures
— Delhi Capitals (@DelhiCapitals) August 31, 2021
Mariyappan Thangavelu
Sharad Kumar
The duo's electric performance in the Men's High Jump T63 Final sees 's #Paralympics tally rise to
Keep them coming #Praise4Para #Cheer4India
More good news from the #Paralympics as Singhraj Adhana wins Bronze in 10m Air Pistol (SH1), Mariyappan Thangavelu wins Silver & Sharad Kumar grabs Bronze medal in High Jump.
— Royal Challengers Bangalore (@RCBTweets) August 31, 2021
Congratulations to all you Champions. We're proud of you. #PlayBold #TeamIndia #Tokyo2020 pic.twitter.com/CuLrKCTh9Y
India's medal tally so far in Tokyo stands at 10, the country's biggest haul ever at the Paralympic Games.