India celebrated its most effective Paralympic campaign at the Paris 2024 Recreations, securing a record-breaking add up to of 29 awards, counting seven gold, nine silver, and 13 bronze.
This remarkable achievement surpasses India's previous best of 19 medals from the Tokyo 2020 Paralympics, where the country won five gold medals. With this record haul, India has now surpassed the 50-medal milestone in its Paralympic history, a testament to the country's growing prowess in para-sports.
Record Participation and Expanded Disciplines
A record 84 para-athletes represented India at the Paris 2024 Paralympics, held from August 28 to September 8 in the French capital. India competed over 12 disciplines, three more than at Tokyo 2020. In arrow based weaponry, Sheetal Devi, at fair 17 a long time ancient, briefly set a world record in the positioning circular and afterward joined up with Rakesh Kumar to accomplish a world record.
Memorable Performances Shine in Paris
In athletics, India witnessed a historic one-two finish in the men's club throw F51 event, with Dharambir clinching gold and Parnav Soorma taking silver. Dharambir sets a new record with a throw of 34.92 meters. Praveen Kumar further added to the medal tally by setting an Asian record to win the high jump T64 title, earning India's sixth gold at the Games—its highest ever.
Javelin thrower Sumit Antil made history as the first Indian man to defend his Paralympic title. He won gold in the men's javelin throw F64 event with a throw of 70.59 meters, setting a new Paralympic record. Sumit broke his own record from the Tokyo 2020 Paralympics three times during the competition.
Mariyappan Thangavelu got to be the to begin with Indian competitor to win decorations at three sequential Paralympics, securing bronze in the tall bounce T42 lesson at Paris 2024.
Preethi Pal made history by winning India's first-ever medal in a track event at the Paralympics. She claimed bronze in the women's 100m T35 race with a personal best time. Preethi also won another bronze in the 200m event, becoming India's most successful athlete at the Games with two medals.
In archery, Sheetal Devi, at just 17 years old, briefly set a world record in the ranking round and later teamed up with Rakesh Kumar to achieve a world record score in the compound mixed team qualification event. Sheetal became India's youngest Paralympic medallist by securing bronze in the mixed team event. Harvinder Singh also made history as India's first-ever Paralympic archery champion.
India's medal haul spanned across multiple sports, with athletics leading the way:
- Archery: 1 Gold, 0 Silver, 1 Bronze (Total: 2)
- Athletics: 4 Gold, 6 Silver, 7 Bronze (Total: 17)
- Badminton: 1 Gold, 2 Silver, 2 Bronze (Total: 5)
- Judo: 0 Gold, 0 Silver, 1 Bronze (Total: 1)
- Shooting: 1 Gold, 1 Silver, 2 Bronze (Total: 4)
In total, India secured 29 medals, solidifying its position as a rising force in para-sports on the global stage.
With inputs from agencies
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