Indian sprinter Preethi Pal clinched two bronze medals at the Paris 2024 Paralympics, marking significant milestones for India in Paralympic athletics. Pal won her first medal in the women's 100m T35 event with a personal best time of 14.21 seconds, making it India's first track medal in Paralympics history. She followed this achievement by securing another bronze in the women's 200m T35 event with a personal best time of 30.01 seconds. Preethi, who hails from a farming family in Muzaffarnagar, Uttar Pradesh, overcame significant physical challenges from birth to become a top Paralympian. China's Zhou Xia and Guo Qianqian dominated both events, winning gold and silver respectively. The Indian contingent's performance at the Paris Paralympics has garnered praise from Prime Minister Narendra Modi and highlighted the country's growing presence in international para-athletics.