"Give 100 per cent and believe in yourself": Rubina Francis
Aug 31, 2024
Paris [France], August 31 : In a moment that will be etched in the history of Indian sports, Rubina Francis clinched the bronze medal at the Paralympic Games where she finished third and bagged a bronze medal in the P2 Women's 10M Air Pistol SH-1 final on Saturday, showcasing not just her immense talent but also her unwavering spirit.
Following her monumental achievement, Rubina shared a heartfelt message with the nation, urging everyone to remain committed to their dreams and to believe in themselves.
"I am very happy," Rubina began, her voice filled with the joy of her accomplishment.
"My message to everyone is give 100% in whatever work you do. Keep faith in yourself, and do what you want," she said.
She gathered a total of 211.1 points in the final of the ongoing marquee event. Javanmardi Sareh of Iran finished with gold (236.8 points) and Turkey's Ozgan Aysel went on to win the silver medal (231.1 points).
As India celebrates Rubina's victory, her message serves as a powerful reminder to all: never give up, trust in your abilities, and always give your best.
Her bronze medal is not just a personal victory but a symbol of what can be achieved when one combines hard work with an unyielding belief in oneself.
The Indian contingent bought 5 medals in shooting, which included 2 gold, a silver, and two bronze in the last Olympics, which took place in Tokyo. Avani had a gold and bronze medal, Manish Narwal had a gold medal, and Singhraj Adhana had a silver and bronze medal.
Earlier in the qualification round, she finished sixth in the qualification round of P2 - Women's 10M Air Pistol SH-1.
She collected a total of 556 points (90, 90, 95, 92, 95, 94) in six rounds of the qualification stage.
On Friday, reigning Paralympic champion, Avani Lekhara maintained her streak and struck gold in the women's 10m air rifle final at the ongoing Paris Paralympics. Shooter Mona Agarwal bagged the bronze medal at the same event.
Lekhra dominated the final of the women's 10m air rifle and secured the top place with 249.7 points, which is also her personal best.
South Korea's Yunri Lee won the silver medal after finishing in second place with a points of 246.8.Meanwhile, India's Mona bagged the bronze medal with a total points of 228.7 and ended in third place.
