India’s Participation and Schedule at the Paris 2024 Paralympics
The Paris 2024 Paralympics, scheduled from August 28 to September 9, marks a significant event for Indian athletes, featuring the largest contingent in the nation’s history with 84 competitors across 12 sports. Leading the charge is a strong para athletics team of 38 members, prominently including Sumit Antil, the gold medalist in para javelin from the Tokyo 2020 Paralympics. This team will participate in 12 medal events.
In addition to para athletics, India will have participants in para badminton, which includes 13 athletes, and para shooting with 10 competitors, all of whom will strive for excellence on the Paralympic stage. Notably, this year marks India’s debut in para cycling, para judo, and para rowing. Other sports include para archery, para canoeing, para powerlifting, para swimming, para table tennis, and para taekwondo.
The previous Tokyo 2020 Paralympics concluded with India achieving a historic medal tally of 19, comprising five golds, eight silvers, and six bronzes. Athletes such as Avani Lekhara, Sumit Antil, Manish Narwal, and Krishna Nagar will seek to defend their titles in Paris.
Sumit Antil will participate in the final for the men’s javelin throw F64 category on September 2, while Avani Lekhara starts her campaign on August 28. Manish Narwal’s events will commence the following day, and Krishna Nagar’s pursuit of gold medals in men’s singles badminton will commence on August 29.
**India’s Schedule for the Paris 2024 Paralympics**
**All times are in Indian Standard Time (IST)**
– **August 28, Wednesday:** Opening Ceremony at 11:30 PM
– **August 29 to September 9:** Sequential Events featuring para badminton, para swimming, para shooting, para athletics, mixed events in various categories, culminating in several medal contests and finals. Key dates include semi-finals for para badminton on September 1 and finals on September 2 and 8. The Closing Ceremony will take place at 12:30 AM on September 9.
This detailed schedule will guide fans and followers to support the athletes during the competitions. They will aim to elevate India’s standing in the global arena of para sports, reflecting a spirit of resilience and determination.
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