Bhubaneswar, March 22 -- The 24th National Para Athletics Championship reached its grand conclusion at the Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar on Saturday, and the host state, Odisha, delivered a commendable performance, clinching a total of 17 medals, including 5 gold medals. Odisha's Suchitra Parida won gold in the Women's Javelin Throw F56, but she still felt disappointed.

Speaking to ANI on the sidelines of the event, Suchitra Parida said, "I am happy, but there is a lingering sense of disappointment because my last throw measured 18.29 meters in 2025. This year, I was aiming to set a new record, but the distance fell a little short. This time my throw measured 17.80 meters. The issue is I've gained a bit of weight, which has resulted in ...