On Tuesday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has expressed his happiness for India’s medal-winners. As per sources, while speaking over telephone to Mariyappan Thangavelu and Sharad Kumar he congratulated them on winning silver and bronze medals respectively in the men’s high jump T42 event at the Tokyo Paralympics.
After their performance, PM Modi tweeted, "The indomitable @sharad_kumar01 has brought smiles on the faces of every Indian by winning the Bronze Medal. His life journey will motivate many. Congratulations to him."
In another tweet, he wrote, "Soaring higher and higher! Mariyappan Thangavelu is synonymous with consistence and excellence. Congratulations to him for winning the Silver Medal. India is proud of his feat."