As the world gears up for the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris, India is eagerly anticipating another remarkable performance from its para-athletes. The Paralympics, which will be held from August 28 to September 8, 2024, promises to be a celebration of grit, determination, and excellence in sports. For India, this event holds special significance as the nation’s para-athletes continue to raise the bar with their exceptional performances on the global stage.
India is proudly represented by 84 para-athletes, including 32 women, at the Paris event. This edition marks a significant milestone as India debuts in three new sports: para-cycling, para-rowing, and blind judo. With these additions, India will now compete in a total of 12 events, contributing to the 22 sports disciplines featured in this edition.
🚨 On Your Marks, India! 🚨
As the sun rises on August 30th, our para athletes are ready to showcase their grit, talent, and determination across various sports.
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India’s Journey in the Paralympics
India’s participation in the Paralympics began in 1968, and since then, the country has made steady progress in the world of para-sports. Over the years, Indian para-athletes have excelled in various disciplines, from athletics to powerlifting and beyond.
As we approach the 2024 Paralympics, expectations are high for another outstanding performance. The Indian contingent is stronger than ever, with several medal hopefuls aiming to make history in Paris.
List of India Medals at Paralympics Olympics 2024, Total Count - Team-wise
The medal tally is a dynamic and integral part of the Paralympic Games, reflecting the achievements of each participating nation. For India, the medal tally not only represents the success of individual athletes but also showcases the country’s growing prowess in para-sports on the global stage.
India secured its first two medals on August 30, 2024, with Avani Lekhara winning a gold medal in the 10m Air Rifle category, followed by Mona Agarwal claiming a bronze in the same event.
Continuing the winning streak, Manish Narwal earned a silver medal in the 10m Air Pistol category, while Preethi Pal brought home a bronze in the Women's 100m race.
🥉 Bronze Brilliance! 🥉
Mona Agarwal secures the bronze medal in the R2 Women 10m Air Rifle SH1 event, showcasing her incredible skill and determination.
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🏅 Gold Medal Glory! 🏅
Avani Lekhara shines bright as she clinches the gold medal in the R2 Women 10m Air Rifle SH1 event with a record-breaking score of 249.7.
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| Player Name | Sport | Gold | Silver | Bronze |
| Avani Lekhara | Women’s 10m Air Rifle Standing SH1 | 1 | ||
| Mona Agarwal | Women’s 10m Air Rifle Standing SH1 | 1 | ||
| Manish Narwal | Men’s 10m Air Pistol SH1 | 1 | ||
| Preethi Pal | Women’s 100m-T35 | 1 | ||
| Total Medal Count | 4 | |||
List of Indian Paralympic Medal Winners
India has secured 31 medals at the Paralympic Games, comprising nine golds, 12 silvers, and 10 bronze medals. In contrast to the Summer Olympics, where India's success was primarily driven by the dominant Indian hockey team in its early years, the Paralympics have witnessed individual athletes stepping up to bring glory to the nation.
Since making its debut in the Paralympic Games in 1960, India has participated in 11 editions, amassing 31 medals in total—nine gold, 12 silver, and 10 bronze. Remarkably, over half of these achievements were earned at Tokyo 2020.
Here is the complete list:
| Athlete | Medal | Event | Games |
| Murlikant Petkar | Gold | Swimming, Men's 50m freestyle 3 | Heidelberg 1972 |
| Bhimrao Kesarkar | Silver | Men's javelin throw L6 | Stoke Mandeville/New York 1984 |
| Joginder Singh Bedi | Bronze | Men's javelin throw L6 | Stoke Mandeville/New York 1984 |
| Joginder Singh Bedi | Silver | Men's shot put L6 | Stoke Mandeville/New York 1984 |
| Joginder Singh Bedi | Bronze | Men's discus throw L6 | Stoke Mandeville/New York 1984 |
| Devendra Jhajharia | Gold | Men's javelin throw F44/46 | Athens 2004 |
| Rajinder Singh Rahelu | Bronze | Men's 56 kg | Athens 2004 |
| Girisha N Gowda | Silver | Men's high jump F42 | London 2012 |
| Mariyappan Thangavelu | Gold | Men's high jump F42 | Rio 2016 |
| Varun Singh Bhati | Bronze | Men's high jump F42 | Rio 2016 |
| Devendra Jhajharia | Gold | Men's javelin throw F46 | Rio 2016 |
| Deepa Malik | Silver | Women's shot put F53 | Rio 2016 |
| Bhavina Patel | Silver | Women's singles table tennis Class 4 | Tokyo 2020 |
| Nishad Kumar | Silver | Men’s high jump T47 | Tokyo 2020 |
| Avani Lekhara | Gold | Women's 10m air rifle shooting standing SH1 | Tokyo 2020 |
| Devendra Jhajharia | Silver | Men's javelin throw F46 | Tokyo 2020 |
| Sundar Singh Gurjar | Bronze | Men's javelin throw F46 | Tokyo 2020 |
| Yogesh Kathuniya | Silver | Men's discus throw F56 | Tokyo 2020 |
| Sumit Antil | Gold | Men's javelin throw F64 | Tokyo 2020 |
| Singhraj Adhana | Bronze | Men's 10m air pistol shooting SH1 | Tokyo 2020 |
| Mariyappan Thangavelu | Silver | Men's high jump T42 | Tokyo 2020 |
| Sharad Kumar | Bronze | Men's high jump T42 | Tokyo 2020 |
| Praveen Kumar | Silver | Men's high jump T64 | Tokyo 2020 |
| Avani Lekhara | Bronze | Women's 50m rifle 3 positions SH1 | Tokyo 2020 |
| Harvinder Singh | Bronze | Men's individual recurve - open archery | Tokyo 2020 |
| Manish Narwal | Gold | Men's 50m pistol SH1 | Tokyo 2020 |
| Singhraj Adhana | Silver | Men's 50m pistol SH1 | Tokyo 2020 |
| Pramod Bhagat | Gold | Men's singles badminton SL3 | Tokyo 2020 |
| Manoj Sarkar | Bronze | Men's singles badminton SL3 | Tokyo 2020 |
| Suhas Yathiraj | Silver | Men's singles badminton SL4 | Tokyo 2020 |
| Krishna Nagar | Gold | Men's singles badminton SH6 | Tokyo 2020 |
| Avani Lekhara | Gold | Women’s 10m Air Rifle Standing SH1 | Paris 2024 |
| Mona Agarwal | Bronze | Women’s 10m Air Rifle Standing SH1 | Paris 2024 |
| Manish Narwal | Silver | Men’s 10m Air Pistol SH1 | Paris 2024 |
| Preethi Pal | Bronze | Women’s 100m-T35 | Paris 2024 |
Source: Olympics.com
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