Bhubaneswar ( Focus Plus) : Suchitra Parida has won two medals at the World Para Athletics Grand Prix-2025 in Paris.
She won medals in javelin and shot put throw events at the Paris meet.
Parida won a bronze medal in women’s shot put F54/F55 category at the Para Athletics meet in the French capital, with a throw of 5.43 metres.
The para athlete had earlier clinched Silver in the women’s javelin F55 category in the Paris para athletics meet, with a personal best of 17.98 metres.
Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi congratulated Parida for her achievements at the Paris para athletics meet.
“Your success at the Para Athletics Grand Prix-2025 in Paris is a matter of pride for not only Odisha but also India. Your dedication and love for the sports will definitely encourage many others,” said the Chief Minister in a social media (X) post.