Paris Paralympics 2024 Highlights: Indian players make history with 29 medals
Paris 2024 Paralympic Games, marking a new chapter in the nation’s sporting history. With a total of 29 medals, including seven gold, nine silver, and 13 bronze, India secured 18th place among the participating nations. This achievement reflects the progress and determination of the athletes, as well as the support from the government, the Paralympic Committee of India (PCI), and the dedicated coaching staff.
Breaking Records and Setting New Standards
India’s para-athletes not only secured medals but also shattered world, Paralympic, and Asian records. In archery, Sheetal Devi surpassed previous world and Paralympic records, missing the new record by just one point. In athletics, Sumit Antil set a new Paralympic record with a javelin throw of 70.59m, while Sharad Kumar, Dharambir, and Sachin Khilari broke records in high jump, club throw, and shot put, respectively.
In shooting, Avani Lekhara surpassed her own Paralympic record in the women’s 10m air rifle SH1 event, securing a new record with a score of 249.7 points.
Historic Day for Indian Paralympics
Team India achieved its best-ever single-day haul at the Paralympics, winning eight medals in Paris—two gold, three silver, and three bronze. This surpassed the previous record set at the Tokyo 2020 Games, where the team secured five medals in a single day.
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