India celebrate National Sports Day with hat-trick at Tokyo Paralympics

India on Sunday celebrated the National Sports Day by bagging three medals at the Tokyo Paralympics. 

India on Sunday celebrated the National Sports Day by bagging three medals at the Tokyo Paralympics. Bhavina Patel opened the country's account by clinching silver at the women's final in table tennis event. The second and third medals were won by Nishad Kumar in high jump and Vinod Kumar in discus throw.   Soon after the news broke out, Prime Minister Narendra Modi led the greetings on Twitter and was joined by Sachin Tendulkar and union sports minister Anurag Thakur. Here are a few reactions:  More joyful news comes from Tokyo! Absolutely delighted that Nishad Kumar wins the Silver medal in Men’s High Jump T47. He is a remarkable athlete with outstanding skills and tenacity. Congratulations to him. #Paralympics