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Rakesh’s Discus Silver Draws Praise from PM Modi

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Date20 October 2026 (Tuesday)
Time9:36 PM
Topic / MinistryPrime Minister's Office
LanguageEnglish · हिन्दी में पढ़ें
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Rakesh earned a silver medal for India in the Asian Para Games men’s discus event across F43/F44/F62/F64 categories. Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated him on the performance.

Modi described the achievement as a source of joy for the country and wished the athlete further success.

The Prime Minister’s Office carried the message on X.

Recognition for India’s silver-medal performance

The message singled out Rakesh’s throw in the F43/F44/F62/F64 discus competition, acknowledging the happiness his medal brought to India.

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