Paris Paralympics 2024: Indian Athletes' Victories Celebrated By Bollywood Stars

Indian para-athletes Avani Lekhara, Mona Agarwal, Manish Narwal, and Preethi Pal have brought immense pride to the nation by winning medals at the Paris Paralympic Games 2024. Bollywood celebrities took to social media to celebrate their achievements and extend their best wishes.

Avani Lekhara led the charge by clinching the gold medal in the Women's m Air Rifle Standing SH1 final. This victory marks her second Paralympic gold, making her the first Indian woman to achieve this feat. Mona Agarwal also brought home a bronze in the same event.

Kareena Kapoor Khan was among the first to congratulate the athletes. She shared her excitement on Instagram with a collage of the winners. In her story, she tagged Avani, Mona, Manish, and Preethi, writing "Huge congratulations," accompanied by heart and tricolor emojis.

Ayushmann Khurrana also expressed his pride on Instagram. He posted photos of the medalists with a caption that read, "What an amazing day for India at the Paralympics. Feeling super proud," and individually congratulated each athlete in his post.

Sonali Bendre joined in on the celebrations by sharing a collage of Avani and Mona proudly displaying their medals. She wrote, "Medals are home again," using heart and tricolor emojis to express her joy.

Producer Jackky Bhagnani and actress Rakul Preet Singh also celebrated the athletes' success. Jackky shared a heartfelt note calling Avani and Mona's achievements "phenomenal" and commending their extraordinary efforts. Rakul Preet posted a collage of Avani and Mona, lauding their hard work and calling the moment "inspiring."

Historic Wins for India

Adding to India's medal tally, Manish Narwal secured silver in the men's air rifle category. Meanwhile, Preethi Pal made history by winning a bronze in the Women's T25-100m event, becoming the first Indian para-athlete to achieve this feat.

Actor Sonu Sood, known for his support of various social causes, took to X (formerly Twitter) to congratulate Avani and Mona. He shared a picture of them flashing victory signs with the caption, "Proud of you both."

The achievements of these para-athletes have not only brought glory to India but have also inspired many across the nation. Their dedication and hard work serve as a beacon of hope and motivation for aspiring athletes everywhere.