Harvinder Singh: India's First Paralympic Archery Gold Medalist

Harvinder Singh became India's first Paralympic gold medalist in archery with a series of remarkable performances at the Tokyo Paralympics. Despite losing in the semifinals, he secured a bronze and dominated the final to win gold. Amid personal hardships, Singh's dedication and precision led him to this historic achievement.

Harvinder Singh's poised demeanor and precision transformed aspirations into reality as he clinched India's inaugural Paralympic gold medal in archery on Wednesday.

While studying for a PhD in Economics, the 33-year-old Indian secured five consecutive wins in a single day, following his bronze in the Tokyo semifinals against USA's Kevin Mather, to earn his second straight Paralympics accolade.

In a striking finale, Singh secured India's second archery medal of the ongoing Paralympics by outperforming Poland's 44-year-old Lukasz Ciszek with a flawless series of shots. Earlier victories included subduing world No. 9 Hector Julio Ramirez and a stunning comeback against Iran's Mohammad Reza Arab Ameri.

(With inputs from agencies.)