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Indian para-athletes have delivered outstanding performances at the Paris Paralympics 2024, propelling India to 16th position in the medal tally. With five gold, nine silver, and 11 bronze medals, the country has already met its pre-Games target of 25 medals. The latest gold came in the men’s club throw F51 event, and with several events still to come, India’s medal count could rise further as athletes continue their quest for more glory. In the pre-Games estimate, the Paralympic Committee of India (PCI) set a goal of 25 medals, and the Indian contingent has already exceeded expectations on the global stage. (Images: Reuters)
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India opened its medal account with Avani Lekhara winning Gold medal in the R2 Women’s 10m Air Rifle Standing SH1. (Reuters)
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Nitesh Kumar brought home the men’s singles SL3 Gold medal after defeating Great Britain’s Daniel Bethell. (Reuters)
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Sumit Antil claimed India’s third Gold with a record throw of 70.59m in the men’s Javelin – F64 event. (ANI)
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Dharambir broke the Asian record with a 34.92m attempt to win Gold in the men’s F51 event at Paralympics. (Reuters)
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Harvinder Singh became the first Indian archer to win a Paralympic gold medal in the final of the men’s Individual Recurve Open. (Getty)
