Double Paralympic medalist Preethi Pal named flag-bearer of India's World Para Athletics C'ships contingent
Sep 23, 2025
Her journey from battling cerebral palsy to becoming one of the country's brightest stars in para-athletics stands as a beacon of determination and excellence. Born with cerebral palsy, Preeti has defied all odds with her relentless spirit and dedication. With personal bests of 14.21 seconds in the 100m and 30.01 seconds in the 200m T35 sprint categories, she secured two historic bronze medals in Paris, putting India prominently on the global para-sports map, as per a press release from the Paralympic Committee of India (PCI).