Prime Minister Narendra Modi Thursday congratulated the Indian squad for the Special Olympics World Summer Games at Abu Dhabi for winning a record number of medals. Today, is a proud day for India as the country's contingent won a historic 368 medals, including 85 golds, he said. "Congratulations to all the medalists.Their fortitude and accomplishments inspire millions,"the prime minister tweeted. Indian powerlifters bagged the maximum number of medals -- 20 gold, 33 silver and 43 bronze. Roller Skating earned India 49 medals -- 13 gold, 20 silver and 16 bronze.

Source: dna March 21, 2019 18:56 UTC