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Indian Athletes Make History, Bag 111 Medals In Hangzhou Asian Para Games

Indian para athletes created history on Saturday as they ended their Hangzhou Asian Para Games campaign with an unprecedented 111 medals, the biggest haul for the country in any major international multi-sport event. With 29 gold, 31 silver and 51 bronze in their kitty, the Indian para athletes won four medals more than the record tally of 107 won by the able-bodied athletes in the Asian Games held from September 23 to October 8. India ended at fifth place in the medals tally, a remarkable achievement in itself, below China (521 medals: 214 gold, 167 silver, 140 bronze), Iran (131: 44, 46, 41), Japan (150: 42, 49, 59) and Korea (103: 30, 33, 40).

Neeraj Yadav Bags Gold In Men's Javelin Throw F55, Sets New Asian Para Games Record

India claimed a double podium finish in the Men's Javelin Throw F55 at the ongoing Asian Para Games. Neeraj Yadav claimed a gold medal with a massive throw of 33.69m, setting a new Para Games Record. This is his second medal in this edition of the Asian Para Games. Tek Chand took home a bronze medal with an impressive throw of 30.36m.

42 not out - Dublin marathon queen Mary Nolan Hickey ready to go again

For Mary Nolan Hickey it's the change of seasons that is the stark reminder of what lies in store. With the last of the summer days slipping into the rearview mirror, the 71-year-old braces herself for her annual challenge on the October Bank Holiday weekend.

Indian Para Athletes Create History, Bag 111 Medals In Hangzhou Asian Para Games

Indian para athletes created history on Saturday as they ended their Hangzhou Asian Para Games campaign with an unprecedented 111 medals, the biggest haul for the country in any major international multi-sport event. With 29 gold, 31 silver and 51 bronze in their kitty, the Indian para athletes won four medals more than the record tally of 107 won by the able-bodied athletes in the Hangzhou Asian Games held from September 23 to October 8.