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Jaipur witnessed a significant event as Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma flagged off the "Run for Viksit Rajasthan" to commemorate the completion of one year of the BJP government in the state. The event saw the enthusiastic participation of over 5,000 youth, all running to symbolize their commitment to the state's development.
The run began with a tribute at the Amar Jawan Jyoti, where CM Bhajanlal Sharma honoured several distinguished sportspersons, including para shooter Avani Lekhara, Mona Agarwal, and Sundar Singh Gurjar, recognizing their contributions and achievements. Addressing the gathering, Rajasthan Cabinet Minister Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore highlighted the importance of fitness and health initiatives started by the Prime Minister. He stated, "The PM started many programmes including Fit India, to make sure all of you are fit and healthy.... Another important thing he mentioned is that India's youth should eat good food... He encouraged Yoga as well... Let's take a vow as we run together today, that whatever we do, we do it to make our country and our state better. That is why we have organised 'Run for Rajasthan.'" The event was a vibrant celebration of youth, fitness, and commitment to the state's progress, reflecting the government's dedication to fostering a healthy and proactive community in Rajasthan. Chief Minister Bhajan Lal said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has made achievements in infrastructure including education, health. MOUs worth Rs 15 thousand crore have been signed for sports and players. Sports policy will be brought. "Run for Rajasthan" will now take place every year on December 12. The Indian contingent concluded its Paralympics campaign in Paris on Sunday with a record haul of 29 medals, including seven golds, nine silvers, and 13 bronzes. The 29-medal tally is the most by India in the history of the Paralympics. Following the conclusion of the landmark campaign, India surpassed its record medal tally of 19, which was achieved at the Tokyo 2020 Paralympics. India ended the marquee event in the 18th position. India rewrote several records and unlocked some new "firsts" at the Paralympic Games. Para-shooter Avani Lekhara became the first ever Indian woman to secure two Paralympic gold medals as she managed to defend her women's 10m air rifle standing SH1 shooting title with a world record score of 249.7 points. India recorded a one-two finish at a para-athletics competition for the first time, with Dharambir and Parnav Soorma clinching gold and silver, respectively, in the men's club throw F51 event. This was among India's first-ever medals in this sport. Dharambir also set an Asian record of 34.92 m.In the T64 high jump event, Praveen Kumar stood at the top of the podium with an Asian record-breaking jump of 2.08 m, landing India their sixth gold. India finished the competition with seven gold medals. India also found its first-ever archery champion across the Olympics and Paralympics, with Harvinder Singh getting the gold in the individual recurve para-archery against Poland's Lukasz Ciszek. Indian javelin throw ace Sumit Antil became the first Indian male to defend their Paralympics title, making it back-to-back gold in the F64 event with a stunning Paralympic record-breaking throw of 70.59 m. He broke his own previous record set during the Tokyo 2020 not once, but thrice. (ANI)
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