India’s performance at the 2024 Paralympics in Paris was nothing short of spectacular, marking a historic milestone with a total of 29 medals, including 9 golds. This achievement highlights the athletes’ dedication and resilience and places India firmly on the global Paralympic stage.
History of Paralympics (Paralympics Games)
Dr. Ludwig Guttmann created the Stoke Mandeville Games in 1948 for wheelchair athletes in England, which marked the start of the Paralympic Games. This competition served as a springboard for the 1960 Rome, Italy, Paralympic Games, which included 400 competitors from 23 nations.
The Paralympics have developed throughout the years, with the Summer Paralympics in Seoul in 1988 being the first to share sites with the Olympics and the first Winter Paralympic Games held in 1976. The Paralympics are now a significant worldwide occasion that celebrates diversity and highlights the amazing abilities of competitors with disabilities.
India’s Performance in the 2020 Paralympics
India performed remarkably at the Tokyo 2020 Paralympics, achieving their best-ever medal haul with five gold, eight silver, and six bronze medals. Some standout performances included:
- Avani Lekhara: She made history by becoming the first Indian woman to win a Paralympic gold medal in shooting and also secured a bronze.
- Sumit Antil: He set a new world record in the javelin throw (F64) to win gold.
- Bhavina Patel: She won a silver medal in women’s singles table tennis (Class 4), marking India’s first Paralympic medal in table tennis.
- Devendra Jhajharia: He added a silver medal in the javelin throw (F46) to his previous two golds, becoming India’s most decorated Paralympian.
India’s athletes showcased incredible talent and determination, making the nation proud globally.
Indian Athletes at the 2024 Paralympics
India has set a new record by winning nine gold medals in the 2024 Paralympic Games. The total medal count for Team India has now reached 29, placing them 18th in the overall Paralympics standings. This achievement is significant for India, especially after a disappointing performance in the Summer Olympics.
Paralympics Medal Table of Team India
| Paralympics Table Rank | Gold Medal | Silver Medal | Bronze Medal | Total Medal Tally |
| 18th | 9 | 9 | 13 | 29 |
List Of Medal Winners in the Paralympics Paris Games 2024
India’s performance at the 2024 Paralympics in Paris was truly outstanding. The country won 29 medals, including 9 golds, making it a historic achievement.
Gold Medal Winners In Paris Paralympic Games 2024
| # | Athlete | Medal | Sport | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Avani Lekhara | Gold | Shooting | Women’s 10m air rifle standing SH1 |
| 2 | Nitesh Kumar | Gold | Badminton | Men’s singles SL3 |
| 3 | Sumit Antil | Gold | Athletics | Javelin throw F64 |
| 4 | Harvinder Singh | Gold | Archery | Men’s individual recurve open |
| 5 | Dharambir | Gold | Athletics | Men’s club throw F51 |
| 6 | Praveen Kumar | Gold | Athletics | Men’s high jump T64 |
| 7 | Navdeep Singh | Gold | Athletics | Men’s javelin throw F41 |
Silver Medal Winners In Paris Paralympic Games 2024
| # | Athlete | Medal | Sport | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Manish Narwal | Silver | Shooting | Men’s 10m air pistol SH1 |
| 2 | Nishad Kumar | Silver | Athletics | Men’s high jump T47 |
| 3 | Yogesh Kathuniya | Silver | Athletics | Men’s discus throw F56 |
| 4 | Thulasimathi Murugesan | Silver | Badminton | Women’s singles SU5 |
| 5 | Suhas Yathiraj | Silver | Badminton | Men’s singles SL4 |
| 6 | Sharad Kumar | Silver | Athletics | Men’s high jump T63 |
| 7 | Ajeet Singh | Silver | Athletics | Men’s javelin throw F46 |
| 8 | Sachin Khilari | Silver | Athletics | Men’s shot put F46 |
| 9 | Parnav Soorma | Silver | Athletics | Men’s club throw F51 |
Bronze Medal Winners In Paris Paralympic Games 2024
| # | Athlete | Medal | Sport | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mona Agarwal | Bronze | Shooting | Women’s 10m air rifle standing SH1 |
| 2 | Preethi Pal | Bronze | Athletics | Women’s 100m T35 |
| 3 | Rubina Francis | Bronze | Shooting | Women’s 10m Air Pistol SH1 |
| 4 | Preethi Pal | Bronze | Athletics | Women’s 200m T35 |
| 5 | Manisha Ramadass | Bronze | Badminton | Women’s singles SU5 |
| 6 | Rakesh Kumar / Sheetal Devi | Bronze | Archery | Mixed team compound open |
| 7 | Nithya Sre Sivan | Bronze | Badminton | Women’s singles SH6 |
| 8 | Deepthi Jeevanji | Bronze | Athletics | Women’s 400m T20 |
| 9 | Mariyappan Thangavelu | Bronze | Athletics | Men’s high jump T63 |
| 10 | Sundar Singh Gurjar | Bronze | Athletics | Men’s javelin throw F46 |
| 11 | Kapil Parmar | Bronze | Judo | Men’s -60kg J1 |
| 12 | Hokato Hotozhe Sema | Bronze | Athletics | Men’s shot put F57 |
| 13 | Simran | Bronze | Athletics | Women’s 200m T12 |
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