New Delhi: “Want to win at least five Paralympic Medals for my country,” said Indian shooter Manish Narwal to Timesofindia.com after destroying a Paralympic record to win a gold medal at the P4 Pistol Sh1 event in Tokyo.
But the 19-year-old Narwal, who fired a total of 218.2 to win gold, did not want to stop here and aim to make four Paralympic performances that won the medal again.
Narwal claimed the upper appreciation, while his compatriot Singhraj Adhana added silver to Kitty with a 216.7 effort, giving India a 1-2 finish in the 50m sh1 pistol mixture.
Read Alsotokyo Paralympics: SHOOTER Manish Narwallins Gold Third, Singhraj Silver Bag in a mixture of 50m Pistol EventShooter Manish Narwal destroyed a Parampii record to win the ongoing third gold in the Tokyo game, while his compatriot Singhraj Adana bagged silver to make it sensational -Two finish for the country Saturday.
“I was really happy that we both finished in the top two and won gold and silver for our country.
I got creeps when the national anthem was played.
It was a big moment for me and me.
Will appreciate it forever.
There is no feeling that matches.
I was only 19 years old and I had to go far, “Narwal told TimesOfindia.com in an exclusive interview.
“(But) I won’t sit satisfied with one gold medal.
I can play at least 4 to 5 Palalympic and I’m sure I’ll be back with a medal in each edition.” The glory of Tokyo #Parmpics continues.
Great achievement by young and very talented Nar Manish …
https://t.co/6JXA7i3Fvu-Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) 1630728303000Narwal is part of the 10m water pistol sh1 event.
He completed the qualifying round above with a total of 575 but ended outside the medal bracket in the final between eight finalists.
He finished seventh.
“I want to win a medal at 10m too but it doesn’t happen,” he said.
However, Narwal did not let the disappointment hurt his chances on the 50m event.
“It’s hard to go back after defeat.
You need a psychological impulse and start again.
I left all the sadness and sadness behind and promised myself that I would be back.
I was nice about winning a gold medal at 50m.
I am happy that I fulfill the appointment What I made in myself, “he said.
The story of narwal – turn left-left-left, which comes from Faridabad in Haryana, has a decrease in value on the right shoulder and arm from birth.
The doctors told his family about shoulder immobility and his right arm.
His family visited many doctors and hospitals throughout the country but did not succeed.
They are still trying but not one beam hope comes.
“I can’t raise my right hand.
My family struggled a lot but never gave up on me.
In fact, a doctor was ready to operate at me but he warned my family to risk.
He said if something was wrong, my body could be 100 percent damaged.
On Finally, they received fate and started doing everything to turn me into the left hander, “he said.
“Whatever I am today, it’s because of my family.
I owe my life to them.” When I was sad after losing in the 10m final, I talked to my family.
They said even if I returned without a medal, they would still praise me for my appearance, they would still treat me as a winner, “he added.
Manish Narwal (right) gold medal celebrates on the Singhraj Adana Podium and Silver Medal.
(Reuters photo) Gold Avani A big boostnarwal, along with all the shooters and coaches, clapping Avani Lekhara when he won a gold medal on a 10m air stand event.
It was Indian gold at the Tokyo Paralympics.
“Gold Avani provides a big boost for all of us.
It inspired me to do it well.
It is a massive start from here and we want to maintain momentum.
I am really happy to give India another gold medal, “Narwal said.
Narwal gold contributes to changing the Tokyo 2020 paralympics to be the best in India with a total catch of 19 medals, including five gold, eight bronze and six silver.