India had an outstanding performance at the 2024 Paralympics in Paris, achieving its best-ever medal haul with a total of 29 medals, including 7 gold, 9 silver, and 13 bronze. This remarkable performance placed India 18th overall on the medal tally, a significant improvement from previous editions.
Indian athletes excelled across five sports, with the majority of medals coming from athletics, which contributed 17 medals. Highlights include Sumit Antil winning gold in men’s javelin throw (F64) and setting a new record, and Praveen Kumar securing gold in men’s high jump (T64), breaking the Asian record. Dharambir Nain and Pranav Soorma made history with a rare one-two finish in the men’s club throw (F51), with Dharambir winning gold and setting another Asian record (Outlook India)(mint).
In other sports, Kumar Nitesh won gold in men’s singles SL3 badminton, while Harvinder Singh became the first Indian archer to win an individual gold medal at the Paralympics. India’s medal tally also included notable achievements in shooting, with Avani Lekhara winning gold in the women’s R2 10m air rifle standing SH1 event(mint)(India Today).
India’s performance in Paris marks a significant improvement from the Tokyo 2020 Paralympics, where the country won 19 medals. This achievement is a testament to the athletes’ dedication and resilience, inspiring future generations of para-athletes(mint)(India Today)