New Delhi, Sep 10 (PTI) President Pranab Mukherjee todaycongratulated Mariyappan Thangavelu and Varun Bhati on winninggold and bronze respectively in men’s High Jump event at RioParalympics. In his message, the President said their success is amatter of great pride which will serve as an inspiration toall the sportspersons of the country. "I congratulate you and wish you the very best for thefuture," he said. Thangavelu won the Gold medal with his best jump of 1.89meters, while Bhati’s best effort of 1.86 meters fetched himthe bronze. The silver medal in this event went to USA’s SamGrewe who also registered the same mark of 1.86 meters. PTIABS IKA RGIKA
President congratulates paralympics champions
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