New Delhi, Sep 13: President Pranab Mukherjee today congratulated Deepa Malik for securing a silver medal in the shotput F-53 event at the ongoing Rio Paralympics Games-2016.
Praising Deepa’s historic feat, the President in a message said,”I am delighted to know that you have won the Silver Medal in women’s Shot Put F-53 event at the Rio Paralympics Games-2016.”
“Your success is a matter of great pride for all Indians. It will serve as an inspiration to both sportspersons as well as differently-abled people of our country.
Your achievement is an example of what can be accomplished through hard work and dedication”. ”I congratulate you and wish the very best for the future.”
Earlier, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Sports Minister Vijay Goel applauded the 45-year-old parathlete for clinching the silver medal. (UNI)
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