India is having a medal feast on second day at the ongoing Para Asian Games in Hangzhou, China as para-athlete Ankur Dhama made India proud by clinching the gold medal in mens 5000 meters T11 final on Monday.Brilliant GOLDEN RACE by ANKUR DHAMA 🤩#AsianParaGames #Praise4Parapic.twitter.com/RlukmkscIE— The Khel India (@TheKhelIndia) October 23, 2023The 29-year-old Arjuna awardee secured the gold medal by clocking 16:37.29 minutes. Kyrgyzstan Abduvalie clinched the silver medal with the timings of 17:18.74 minutes. With Hong Kongs Li Chun Fi getting the last spot with timings of 18:41.40 minutes, no one claimed bronze medal in the multination event.India started its campaign today by adding 12 medals, which include 5 gold, 5 silver and 2 bronze.11 medals in AthleticsIndia has a total of 17 medals in the event so far, with six gold, six silver, and five bronze medals adding to the tally. 11 of these medals came from athletics, with five gold, three silver, and bronze medals each.India secured 72 medals at the last Para Asian Games in Indonesia back in 2018. This is countrys best-ever performance at the event and Indian athletes will be eying to surpass the landmark. The fourth Para Asian Games is underway and will continue till October 28.Amit Shah hails AnkitThe Home Minister of India, Amit Shah lauded Ankit on platform X, Kudos to Ankur Dhama for clinching the gold in the Mens 5000M T11 event at the #AsianParaGames. Your victory is a testament to your hard work and dedication. Keep scripting histories.Yet another glorious victory for India at #AsianParaGames!Hats off to Ankur Dhama for his sensational performance in the Mens 5000m T11 event. Ankur Dhamas remarkable time of 16:37.29 minutes secured the 🥇 in the ♂️ T11 5000 meters at #AsianParaGames2022. Ankurs journey is… pic.twitter.com/ooH3aj2nzk— Devendra Fadnavis (@Dev_Fadnavis) October 23, 2023The Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra, Devendra Fadnavis posted on platform X, Yet another glorious victory for India at #AsianParaGames!Hats off to Ankur Dhama for his sensational performance in the Mens 5000m T11 event. Ankur Dhamas remarkable time of 16:37.29 minutes secured the gold in the mens T11 5000 meters at #AsianParaGames2022. Ankurs journey is a testament to resilience and strength. Hes an inspiration!Kudos to Ankur Dhama for clinching the gold🥇in the Mens 5000M T11 event at the #AsianParaGames.Your victory is a testament to your hard work and dedication. Keep scripting histories. pic.twitter.com/8z261EPCsm— Amit Shah (@AmitShah) October 23, 2023
