CM Extends Best Wishes for Paris achievement to Para Athelate Suchitra Parida . Suchitra has won medals in both javelin and shot put events at the Para Athletics Grand Prix held in Paris. She secured a silver medal in javelin with a throw of 17.98 meters. Along with that, she was also able to achieve her personal best. In the women’s javelin F54/F55 category, Suchitra earned a silver medal with her personal best performance.Byte – Suchitra Parida, Para AthleteShe also won a medal in the shot put event. In the women’s shot put F33/F54/F55 category, she secured a bronze medal with a throw of 5.43 meters. Suchitra expressed her gratitude to the state government for her success. She stated that with the support of the state government, she was able to perform well on such a major platform. Moreover, she added that if continued support is provided by the government, she will be able to prepare for the Olympics and even bring home a medal from the Olympics.
Odisha’s Suchitra Parida Shines at Paris 2025 World Para Athletics Grand Prix. Wins Silver in Javelin & Bronze in Shot Put for India.
Paris, France — Odisha’s para athletics sensation Suchitra Parida delivered a stellar performance at the Paris 2025 World Para Athletics Grand Prix, clinching two medals for India and showcasing her prowess on the global stage.Suchitra secured the Silver Medal in the Women’s Javelin Throw F54/F55 category with a personal best throw of 17.98 meters, finishing second only to Mexico’s Navarro H. MG, who set a new American record with a throw of 19.96 meters.Final Results – Women’s Javelin Throw F54/F55: • 🥇 NAVARRO H. MG (Mexico) – 19.96m (American Record) •
🥈 Suchitra Parida (India) – 17.98m (Personal Best) •
🥉 SALAZAR R. A (Mexico) – 15.66m (Personal Best)
Continuing her winning streak, Suchitra also claimed the Bronze Medal in the Women’s Shot Put F34/F54/F55 category with a commendable throw of 5.43 meters. The event was dominated by Mexico’s Gloria Zarza Guadarrama, who secured Gold with 7.72 meters.Final Results – Women’s Shot Put F54/F55: •
🥇 Gloria Zarza Guadarrama (Mexico) – 7.72m •
🥈 Noortje Van Bindsbergen (Netherlands) – 5.47m •
🥉 Suchitra Parida (India) – 5.43m
Suchitra Parida, who hails from Odisha, continues to inspire countless young para-athletes across the country with her consistent international success. Her determination, discipline, and resilience are testaments to India’s growing strength in the field of para athletics.The Para Sports Association of Odisha and the Department of Sports & Youth Services, Government of Odisha, extend their heartfelt congratulations to Suchitra for bringing pride and honor to the state and the nation.
