File Photo: Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
New Delhi:
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has congratulated the Indian contingent for winning 173 medals at the Special Olympic World Summer Games 2015 in Los Angeles.
He tweeted:
India had won 156 medals - 56 gold, 48 silver and 52 bronze - in the last edition of the games held in Athens, Greece.
Ranveer Singh Saini's Gold was the highlight after the young autistic golfer created history by giving India their first top podium finish in the sport.
Phoolan Devi won the first gold for India in power-lifting (bench press) as maximum Golds (47) came from the athletes.
He tweeted:
Achievements of Indian contingent at @LA2015 @SpecialOlympics are truly gladdening. They are India's pride. http://t.co/LECxugcD0n
- Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 4, 2015The @LA2015 @SpecialOlympics were a triumph of determination, hardwork & sportsman spirit. Congratulations to all athletes who participated.
- Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 4, 2015India had won 156 medals - 56 gold, 48 silver and 52 bronze - in the last edition of the games held in Athens, Greece.
Ranveer Singh Saini's Gold was the highlight after the young autistic golfer created history by giving India their first top podium finish in the sport.
Phoolan Devi won the first gold for India in power-lifting (bench press) as maximum Golds (47) came from the athletes.
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