Khelo India Para Games: Powerlifters & Shooters Shine on Day 5

By  News On Air   Mar 24, 2025

On the fifth day of the Khelo India Para Games, athletes showcased exceptional athleticism and determination across various events. At New Delhi’s Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium today, powerlifters put up tough challenges against their competitors.

In the 55kg category, Suman Devi won the gold medal, while Jasmine Michlin secured silver, and Bharti Agarwal took bronze. Whereas Gulfam Ahmed clinched the gold medal, V. Saravanan won silver, and Gaurav secured bronze in the 59 kg category.

Seema Rani claimed the gold medal, Zainab Khatoon won silver, and M. Nathiya settled for the bronze medal in the 61 kg category. In the 65 kg category, Joby Mathew secured the gold medal, Arvind Makvana won silver, and Gadadhar Sahu took bronze. At the Dr Karni Singh Shooting Range, shooters displayed remarkable precision.

In the Mixed 25m Pistol SH1 category, Nihal Singh won the gold medal, Ahmad Bhatt secured silver, and Sandeep Kumar took bronze. Earlier in the day, Mona Agarwal clinched the gold medal in the Mixed 50m Rifle Prone SH1 category. Anandha Krishnan won silver, while Sachin Siddannavar secured bronze.