Paralympics 2024: Rubina Francis Clinches 5th Medal For India

Rubina won a bronze medal in the 10m air pistol event at the Paris Paralympics

_{Deepansh Bajaj} _{Aug. 31, 2024}

5th Medal For India!

India's Para shooter Rubina Francis has won a Bronze medal for the nation in shooting, in the 10m air pistol category. Rubina has bagged the fourth medal for India in shooting in Paralympics 2024.

Rubina went on to get a total score of 211.1 which helped her to finish third in the final round behind Iran's Sareh Javanmardi who top-scored with 236.6. Turkey's Ayzel Ozghan came second by scoring 231.1.

Rubina had failed to clinch a medal in the previous Paralympics in Tokyo in the final round. She won a gold medal in the world para shooting championships in 2022 which was her previous biggest achievement.

Rubina joins Avani Lekhara (Gold), Preethi Pal (Bronze), Manish Narwal (Silver) & Mona Agarwal (Bronze).

India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Rubina via X

Yet another proud moment for India as @Rubina_PLY wins a Bronze in the P2 - Women's 10M Air Pistol SH1 event at the #Paralympics2024. Her exceptional focus, determination, and perseverance have given outstanding results. #Cheer4Bharat
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 31, 2024