New Delhi, May 28 -- Para-archer Harvinder Singh expressed gratitude to the government for conferring him with the Padma Shri for his contribution to sports.

India's para-archer Harvinder Singh, who won the gold medal in the Paris 2024 Paralympics was named among the recipients of the Padma Awards 2025.

Speaking to ANI, Harvinder Singh said, "I am feeling very happy. I am the first para-archer to be conferred with the Padma Shri. I am thankful to the government of India for recognising my contribution to sports."

Harvinder has tasted success in the past year with his consistent performances. He got his hands on India's first-ever gold medal in para-archery at the Paris 2024 Paralympics. It was a one-sided affair in the men's individual...