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India Shines at Paris Paralympics 2024: Record 29 Medals Won

India Shines at Paris Paralympics 2024: Record 29 Medals Won

India has completed its most successful campaign ever at the Paris 2024 Paralympics, securing a record-breaking 29 medals. This incredible performance included 7 gold, 9 silver, and 13 bronze medals, surpassing India’s previous best at the Tokyo 2020 Paralympics, where they won 19 medals. India’s performance in Paris marked a significant moment, as it crossed the 50-medal mark in Paralympic history.

Full List of Indian Medal Winners at Paris 2024 Paralympics

AthleteSportEventMedal
Avani LekharaShootingWomen’s 10m Air Rifle Standing SH1Gold
Mona AgarwalShootingWomen’s 10m Air Rifle Standing SH1Bronze
Preethi PalAthleticsWomen’s 100m T35Bronze
Manish NarwalShootingMen’s 10m Air Pistol SH1Silver
Rubina FrancisShootingWomen’s 10m Air Pistol SH1Bronze
Preethi PalAthleticsWomen’s 200m T35Bronze
Nishad KumarAthleticsMen’s High Jump T47Silver
Yogesh KathuniyaAthleticsMen’s Discus Throw F56Silver
Nitesh KumarBadmintonMen’s Singles SL3Gold
Thulasimathi MurugesanBadmintonWomen’s Singles SU5Silver
Manisha RamadassBadmintonWomen’s Singles SU5Bronze
Suhas YathirajBadmintonMen’s Singles SL4Silver
Rakesh Kumar / Sheetal DeviArcheryMixed Team Compound OpenBronze
Sumit AntilAthleticsJavelin Throw F64Gold
Nithya Sre SivanBadmintonWomen’s Singles SH6Bronze
Deepthi JeevanjiAthleticsWomen’s 400m T20Bronze
Mariyappan ThangaveluAthleticsMen’s High Jump T63Bronze
Sharad KumarAthleticsMen’s High Jump T63Silver
Ajeet SinghAthleticsMen’s Javelin Throw F46Silver
Sundar Singh GurjarAthleticsMen’s Javelin Throw F46Bronze
Sachin KhilariAthleticsMen’s Shot Put F46Silver
Harvinder SinghArcheryMen’s Individual Recurve OpenGold
DharambirAthleticsMen’s Club Throw F51Gold
Parnav SoormaAthleticsMen’s Club Throw F51Silver
Kapil ParmarJudoMen’s -60kg J1Bronze
Praveen KumarAthleticsMen’s High Jump T64Gold
Hokato Hotozhe SemaAthleticsMen’s Shot Put F57Bronze
SimranAthleticsWomen’s 200m T12Bronze
Navdeep SinghAthleticsMen’s Javelin Throw F41Gold

India’s Paralympic Medal Tally: A Record-Breaking Journey

India’s performance in the Paris 2024 Paralympics saw significant improvement across multiple sports. The country won 17 medals in athletics, 5 medals in badminton, 4 medals in shooting, 1 medal in archery, and 1 medal in judo. This widespread success showcases India’s increasing competitiveness across a range of Paralympic disciplines.

Global Impact of India’s Success

India’s historic achievement in the Paralympics highlights the country’s growing strength in sports, especially in events traditionally dominated by other nations. This success will inspire greater investment and focus on Paralympic sports in India, boosting awareness and encouraging future athletes to pursue excellence in international competitions.

Motivations Behind the Performance

India’s success at Paris 2024 reflects years of hard work, dedication, and support from athletes, coaches, and sports organizations. Improved training facilities, better financial support, and increased visibility of Paralympic athletes have contributed to this record-breaking performance.

Key Summary of Indian Medal Winners at Paralympics 2024

India’s 29 medals at the Paris 2024 Paralympics signify a historic moment in the nation’s sporting journey. The athletes’ dedication and skill have taken India to new heights, inspiring future generations of Paralympic athletes and showcasing the nation’s potential on the global stage.

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How many medals did India win at the Paris 2024 Paralympics?

India won 29 medals at the Paris 2024 Paralympics, including 7 gold, 9 silver, and 13 bronze.

 Who was India’s top performer at the 2024 Paralympics?

Avani Lekhara and Nitesh Kumar were among the standout performers, winning gold in shooting and badminton, respectively.

 How does India’s performance in Paris 2024 compare to Tokyo 2020?

India improved significantly at Paris 2024, winning 29 medals compared to 19 at the Tokyo 2020 Paralympics.

Which sports contributed the most medals for India at the Paris Paralympics?

Athletics was India’s most successful sport, contributing 17 of the 29 medals.

What does this success mean for Indian sports?

India’s performance at Paris 2024 will likely lead to greater investment and focus on Paralympic sports, inspiring more athletes to pursue international success.

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