India’s Strong Contingent at Paris 2024 Paralympics
A record-breaking 84 para athletes will proudly represent India at the upcoming Paris 2024 Paralympics, showcasing the country’s growing strength and prowess in para sports.
Headliners and Medalists
Notably, javelin thrower Sumit Antil and shooter Avani Lekhara, who clinched gold medals in Tokyo Paralympics, will lead India’s contingent in Paris. Antil, with his world record throw, and Lekhara, India’s first female Paralympic Games gold medallist, have become icons in the country’s para sports landscape.
Double Paralympic medal winner Mariyappan Thangavelu, along with para table tennis player Bhavina Patel and archer Harvinder Singh, will also be aiming for more podium finishes at Paris 2024, building on their previous successes.
New Sports and Rising Stars
India’s participation in three new sports – para cycling, para rowing, and blind judo – reflects the country’s commitment to diversifying its presence in the Paralympic Games. Athletes like Arshad Shaik, Jyoti Gaderiya, Kapil Parmar, and Kokila will be making their mark in these disciplines, adding to India’s ever-growing list of talents.
Successes and Achievements
India’s impressive performances at the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games, especially Avani Lekhara’s historic double gold, showcase the nation’s rising dominance in para sports. Achievements like double podium finishes, world record scores, and breakthrough medals in track events highlight the depth of talent within India’s para athletics contingent.
Medal Tally
With five medals – including one gold, one silver, and three bronze – already secured at Paris 2024, India’s para athletes are poised for further success as they continue to compete on the world stage.
