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India’s Historic Performance and Schedule at the Paris Paralympics 2024

India’s participation in the Paris 2024 Paralympics has been nothing short of historic, with the nation’s athletes showcasing exceptional skill and determination across various disciplines. As the Games draw to a close, let’s delve into the schedule, results, and remarkable achievements of the Indian contingent.

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The Paris 2024 Paralympics, held from August 28 to September 8, has seen India field its largest-ever contingent of 84 para-athletes competing in 12 disciplines. This representation marks a significant increase from the Tokyo 2020 Paralympics, where India participated in 9 sports.

India’s Medal Tally: A Record-Breaking Performance.

As of September 8, 2024, India has secured an impressive total of 29 medals, including 7 gold, 9 silver, and 13 bronze. This tally surpasses the country’s previous best of 19 medals at the Tokyo 2020 Paralympics, cementing India’s status as a rising power in para-sports.

Medal TypeCount
Gold7
Silver9
Bronze13
Total29

India sent its largest ever contingent of 84 para-athletes to compete across 12 disciplines at Paris 2024, 3 more than the Tokyo Paralympics. Several Indian athletes were expected to be medal contenders, headlined by Tokyo Paralympics gold medalists shooter Avani Lekhara and javelin thrower Sumit Antil. Other top prospects included high jumper and two-time Paralympic medalist Mariyappan Thangavelu, archer Harvinder Singh, and table tennis player Bhavina Patel.

AthleteSportEventResult
Avani LekharaShootingWomen’s 10m Air Rifle Standing SH1Gold (WR)
Mona AgarwalShootingWomen’s 10m Air Rifle Standing SH1Bronze
Sheetal DeviArcheryWomen’s Individual Compound Open Ranking RoundSilver (WR*)
Rakesh Kumar, Sheetal DeviArcheryMixed Team Compound Open QualificationGold (WR)
Preethi PalAthleticsWomen’s 100m T35Bronze
Praveen KumarAthleticsMen’s High Jump T64Gold
Hokato Hotozhe SemaAthleticsMen’s Shot Put F57Bronze
Navdeep SinghAthleticsMen’s Javelin Throw F41Gold
SimranAthleticsWomen’s 200m T12Bronze

*WR = World Record, WR* = Briefly held World Record

India started its medal charge on the very first day, with Avani Lekhara defending her gold medal in women’s 10m air rifle standing SH1 event with a world record score. Mona Agarwal’s bronze in the same event gave India an unprecedented double podium finish.

In archery, Sheetal Devi briefly held the world record in the women’s individual compound open ranking round before settling for silver. She then combined with Rakesh Kumar for a world record score in the mixed team compound open qualification round.

On the track, Preethi Pal secured a bronze in the women’s 100m T35 race with a personal best time. High jumper Praveen Kumar upgraded his Tokyo silver to gold in Paris. Shot putter Hokato Hotozhe Sema threw a personal best to clinch bronze in men’s F57 event.

The penultimate day saw more glory for India, with javelin thrower Navdeep Singh winning a dramatic gold in men’s F41 event after the original gold medalist was disqualified. Visually impaired sprinter Simran won bronze in the women’s 200m T12 final.

India’s performance across sports at Paris Paralympics 2024.

India has won medals across 5 sports so far in Paris – athletics (17), shooting (4), archery (3), badminton (3), and table tennis (2).

The track and field contingent has been the most successful, accounting for over half of India’s medals including 4 gold. This is a significant improvement from the 8 medals won in Tokyo.

Shooting, which was India’s most successful sport at Tokyo 2020 with 5 medals, has contributed 4 medals so far, including a gold and bronze from Avani Lekhara and Mona Agarwal respectively.

The archers have also stepped up, with a historic double podium in the mixed team compound event to go with Harvinder Singh’s individual gold from Tokyo.

Para badminton, which made its Paralympic debut in Tokyo, gave India 3 medals in Paris, including a gold from Nitesh Kumar.

Table tennis, which had a historic silver from Bhavina Patel in Tokyo, added two more medals to its kitty in Paris.

Standout Performances and Historic Moments at Paris Paralympics 2024.

Avani Lekhara’s Double Gold.

Shooter Avani Lekhara made history by becoming the first Indian woman to win two gold medals at the Paralympic Games. She successfully defended her title in the women’s 10m air rifle standing SH1 event, setting a new world record in the process.

Navdeep Singh’s Unprecedented Gold.

Javelin thrower Navdeep Singh clinched an unexpected gold medal in the F41 classification after initially securing silver. His victory was elevated to gold following the disqualification of Iran’s Sadegh Beit Sayah.

Simran’s Sprint to Bronze.

Visually impaired sprinter Simran, accompanied by her guide Abhay Singh, secured a bronze medal in the women’s 200m T12 event with a personal best time of 24.75 seconds.

Schedule Highlights: September 8, 2024.

On the final day of competition, India still has hopes of reaching the 30-medal mark. Here’s the schedule for Indian athletes on September 8:

  • 13:30 IST: Para Canoe – Women’s Kayak Single 200m KL1 Semifinals – Pooja Ojha
  • 14:55 IST: Para Canoe – Women’s Kayak Single 200m KL1 Final A – Pooja Ojha (Subject to qualification)

India’s Paralympic Journey: A Sport-wise Breakdown.

Athletics: The Powerhouse.

Athletics has been India’s most successful discipline at the Paris Paralympics, contributing 17 medals to the overall tally, including 4 golds. Notable performances include:

  • Praveen Kumar’s gold in men’s high jump T64
  • Sumit Antil’s world record-breaking javelin throw
  • Mariyappan Thangavelu’s silver in high jump

Shooting: Precision and Glory.

Indian shooters have continued their excellent form from Tokyo 2020:

  • Avani Lekhara’s double gold in rifle events
  • Manish Narwal’s stellar performance in pistol shooting

Para Archery: Aiming for Success.

The archery team, led by Harvinder Singh, has shown remarkable improvement:

  • Mixed team recurve open bronze medal match (narrowly missed podium)
  • Individual performances in compound and recurve categories

New Frontiers: India’s Debut in Para Cycling, Rowing, and Blind Judo.

The Paris 2024 Paralympics saw India compete in three new sports:

  1. Para Cycling: Arshad Shaik and Jyoti Gaderiya represented India in C2 events.
  2. Para Rowing: Anita and K. Narayana competed in PR3 mixed doubles sculls.
  3. Blind Judo: Kapil Parmar and Kokila participated in their respective weight categories.

The Road Ahead: Preparing for Future Paralympics.

India’s success at the Paris 2024 Paralympics sets a strong foundation for future Games. Key areas of focus include:

  • Expanding the talent pool in para-sports
  • Enhancing training facilities and support systems
  • Increasing awareness and participation in para-sports across the country

FAQs.

Q1: How many medals did India win at the Paris 2024 Paralympics?
A1: As of September 8, 2024, India has won 29 medals, including 7 gold, 9 silver, and 13 bronze.

Q2: Who was India’s most successful athlete at the Paris Paralympics?
A2: Avani Lekhara became the first Indian woman to win two gold medals at a single Paralympic Games.

Q3: In which new sports did India debut at the Paris 2024 Paralympics?
A3: India made its debut in para cycling, para rowing, and blind judo at the Paris 2024 Paralympics.

Q4: How does India’s performance in Paris 2024 compare to previous Paralympics?
A4: India’s performance in Paris 2024 surpasses its previous best of 19 medals at the Tokyo 2020 Paralympics.

Q5: What is India’s highest medal-contributing sport at the Paris Paralympics?
A5: Athletics has been India’s highest medal-contributing sport, with 17 medals including 4 golds.

As the Paris 2024 Paralympics conclude, India’s para-athletes have not only broken records but also barriers, inspiring a new generation of sportspersons and changing perceptions about disability in sports. Their achievements underscore the nation’s growing prowess in para-sports and set the stage for even greater success in future Paralympic Games.

Disclaimer: This article is based on information available as of September 8, 2024. The medal counts, athlete performances, and other details mentioned are subject to change as the Paralympic Games conclude. Readers are advised to refer to official Paralympic sources for the most up-to-date and accurate information. The author and publisher are not responsible for any discrepancies or errors that may occur due to last-minute changes or updates in the Paralympic results.


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