Preethi Pal, a double bronze medallist at the 2024 Paralympics, secured gold in the women’s 100m T35 event at the World Para Athletics Grand Prix in New Delhi. Despite the victory, she expressed disappointment for not achieving her personal best time, citing fatigue towards the end of the race as a hindrance to her performance.
Clocking 14.46 seconds to claim the top spot, Preethi reflected on technical errors that affected her execution, which she rarely encounters during training. Emphasizing the importance of timing over medals, she aims to excel in upcoming competitions like the Asian Games and the Paralympics.
Acknowledging the need for improvement, Preethi is determined to rectify her mistakes in the next event, particularly focusing on enhancing her drive phase. She highlighted the absence of strong competition as a factor that could have propelled her to push harder during the race.
Looking forward, Preethi plans to participate in more international meets to identify areas for growth as she gears up for major upcoming events. She views these experiences as valuable learning opportunities that will help her handle pressure better in future competitions.
