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New Delhi, Oct 06: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday hailed the Indian contingent for delivering the best-ever campaign at the World Para Athletics Championships, saying that the success will “inspire several people”.

India finished 10th in the competition and secured its highest tally in the World Championships. The home side claimed six gold, nine silver and seven bronze medals. India got three silver medals on Sunday with Simran Sharma winning it women’s 100m T12, Preethi Pal in the women’s 100m T35 and Navdeep in the men’s Javelin Throw T41

Sandeep won bronze medal on Sunday in the men’s 200m T44 on Sunday.

PM Modi said hosting tournament for Delhi has been an honour for India.

“A historic performance by our para-athletes! This year’s World Para-Athletics Champio

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