Vinod Kumar wins Bronze medal In Discuss Throw, India Gets Third medal In Paralympics Games

New Delhi: Discus Thrower Vinod Kumar gave India another medal from the athletics arena. Minutes after the silver medal-winning performance of Nishad Kumar in the High Jump, Vinod Kumar won a Bronze medal in the men's Discus Throw event in the F52 category. Sunday has proved a lucky day for Indian athletes participating in the Tokyo Paralympic Games2020. India got three medals, Two Silver and a Bronze, to celebrate super Sunday in style. In the morning Paddler Bhavina Ben Patel has won a Silver medal in the women's Table Tennis event.

Vinod created a new Asian record with his personal best throw of 19.91 meters. he started with a throw of 17.46m, Second 18.32m, third 17.80m, fourth 19.12m, fifth 19.91m, and sixth 19.81m. His best throw was 19.91m in the fifth attempt.

Prime Minister, Narendra Modi has congratulated Vinod Kumar for winning the Bronze Medal in men’s Discus Throw at the Paralympics Games in Tokyo. In a tweet, the Prime Minister said; "India is rejoicing thanks to Vinod Kumar’s stupendous performance! Congratulations to him for the Bronze Medal. His hard work and determination are yielding outstanding results. #Paralympics."