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Preethi Pal Soars to Second Silver at Asian Para Games
22 Oct
Summary
- Preethi Pal won her second silver medal in the 100m T35 race.
- She previously won a silver in the 200m T35 event.
- Pal overcame significant physical challenges from rural Uttar Pradesh.
Indian para-athlete Preethi Pal has achieved another significant milestone at the Asian Para Games 2026, earning her second silver medal. She secured the runner-up position in the women's 100m T35 race on Wednesday, following her silver-medal performance in the 200m T35 event on Tuesday.
Pal's journey is one of extraordinary resilience, having overcome significant physical challenges since birth in rural Uttar Pradesh. Her dedication to para-sports, ignited by observing the Paralympic Games, led her to meet mentor Fathima Khatoon and compete at various levels.
Her international career includes a breakthrough at the 2024 World Para Athletics Championships, where she won bronze medals in both 100m and 200m events. This success was further amplified at the Paris Paralympics 2024, where she made history as the first Indian woman to win two track-and-field medals at a single Paralympic Games, both bronze in the 100m and 200m T35 categories.
With multiple medals across world championships and Grand Prix events, Pal's two silvers at the Asian Para Games further solidify her status as a leading para-athlete.
