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Para-athletes’ achievements make nation proud: Telangana Governor

Hyderabad, Oct 25 (UNI) Telangana Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla congratulated Indian para-athletes on winning 114 medals at the 2026 Asian Para Games, calling their achievements a source of national pride.
The Governor expressed particular happiness over the performances of Telangana athletes Deepti Jeevanji, who won gold in the women’s 400m T20 event, and Banothu Akira, who secured silver in the men’s 400m T38 event.
In posts on his X account, the Governor lauded the athletes for overcoming physical challenges and numerous obstacles to succeed at the international sporting event. He said their perseverance and dedication were an inspiration to the youth and would encourage more talented individuals to pursue excellence in sports.
He extended his congratulations to all the medal winners and praised them for bringing recognition to the country through their achievements.
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