Summary
They were the first Indian players to stand on the podium in the standing games.
Other Indian players also earned bronze medals, making a total of five.
Everyone cheered for their hard work and teamwork. 🎉
Key Points
4 points1
Sahana and Prachi each earned a bronze medal.
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India won five bronze medals in total.
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The medals were won in the standing categories for players with mild physical challenges.
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Their wins were the first ever for India in these standing events.
New Words to Learn
7 wordspara
sports for athletes who have a physical disability
bronze
a medal that is the third place prize
standing
playing while standing up, not sitting in a wheelchair
impairments
body parts that work less well
neuro‑degenerative
a sickness that slowly makes the brain and nerves weaker
wheelchair
a chair with wheels that helps people who cannot walk move around
semifinal
the round before the final match
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