The recently concluded 2024 Paris Paralympics marked a historic achievement for India, showcasing an extraordinary performance from its para-athletes over ten remarkable days. From Avani Lekhara’s monumental gold medal at the shooting range to Navdeep’s stunning victory in javelin, this event was a testament to the hard work and dedication of India’s representatives on an international platform.

This impressive campaign is highlighted by key statistics:

7-9-13: India secured seven gold medals, setting a new record, while the total medal count reached 29, surpassing the previous best by ten medals. This remarkable achievement shattered records and illustrated the incredible narratives of perseverance and excellence among India’s para-athletes.

18: In the overall medal tally, India finished within the top 20, narrowly missing the top 15 position by just one gold medal. Despite this, the competition was fierce, with Spain prevailing over India by a mere two silver medals.

1: Several notable milestones were achieved, including India’s first Paralympic medal in recurve archery, won by Sheetal Devi and Rakesh Kumar in the mixed team event. Additionally, Kapil Parmar became the first Indian Paralympic medallist in judo, and Harvinder Singh clinched the nation’s inaugural gold in para archery. Hokato Hotozhe Sema, also on debut, made history as the first medallist from Nagaland in men’s shot put F57.

3: Avani Lekhara and Mariyappan Thangavelu each secured their third Paralympic medals during this edition, joining the ranks of Joginder Singh Bedi and Devendra Jhajharia, who were the only previously recognized Indian athletes to achieve this feat.

3.05: Navdeep made headlines by eclipsing his personal best by an impressive 3.05 meters in the men’s javelin F41 final. This remarkable performance not only earned him gold but also underscored the capability of athletes to excel at the grandest stages.

4: India witnessed four events where two athletes stood on the podium simultaneously. Notably, Dharambir and Pranav Soorma claimed the top two spots in men’s club throw F51. Avani Lekhara received a bronze medal in the same event she won gold, mirrored by achievements in the men’s high jump T63, with Sharad Kumar and Mariyappan Thangavelu finishing second and third respectively. Furthermore, Thulasimathi M and Manisha Ramadass took second and third in women’s singles SU5 badminton.

7: Praveen Kumar entered the men’s high jump T64 final as the third-best performer and ultimately emerged with gold after successfully clearing seven successive heights in just one attempt each, including the gold-winning height of 2.08 meters.

10: The Games were a platform for ten Indian para-athletes to achieve multiple medals, highlighting the consistent excellence of athletes such as Sumit Antil. Their outcomes from the Tokyo Olympics were repeated in Paris, with notable medalists including Harvinder Singh, Praveen Kumar, and several others, demonstrating the depth of talent in the country.

24.75: Following six races over four days, Simran qualified for the women’s 200m T12 final, where she distinguished herself with a bronze medal, achieving a personal best time of 24.75 seconds after narrowly missing out on a medal in the 100m final.

1 with 2: Preethi Pal, on her Paralympic debut, became the only Indian athlete to clinch multiple medals in Paris, winning bronze in both the 100m and 200m T35 events.

70.59: Sumit Antil maintained his prowess by breaching his own world record multiple times, achieving a best throw of 70.59 meters, thereby establishing a new Paralympic record.

249.7: Avani Lekhara defended her gold medal with a new Paralympic record score of 249.7 in the women’s 10m air rifle SH1 category, notably raising the bar from her previous mark set in Tokyo.

In conclusion, India’s unparalleled success at the 2024 Paris Paralympics stands as a hallmark of achievement for the nation, reflecting the immense potential and determination of its para-athletes. The Games have not only reshaped the narrative around disability sports in India but have also inspired a new generation to pursue excellence against all odds.

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