With a total of 24 medals—including 5 golds, 9 silvers, and 10 bronzes—Paris 2024 is officially India’s most successful Paralympic Games ever
India's Paralympic adventure in Paris in 2024 is nothing short of remarkable. India is achieving "firsts" like never before, with 84 para-athletes participating in 12 categories and three thrilling new sports. With 24 medals won so far, India's delegation is making history and rewriting it with breathtaking performances and groundbreaking breakthroughs. Let's look into these watershed moments.
As the first Indian woman to win two gold medals at the Paralympic Games, Avani Lekhara is the name everyone is talking about. She shocked the competition by setting a world record, successfully defending her title in the women's 10m air rifle standing SH1 category.
If you don’t know her, know her. Tell your family & friends about her...No excuses, no limits, no politics, just pure determination & love for the sport.
— A K ಎ ಕೆ 🇮🇳 (@AK_Aspire) September 5, 2024
Avani Lekhara, the first Indian woman to win two Paralympic golds 🥇, a true inspiration for all!
They deserve all the… pic.twitter.com/mlumVN9H7B
Not only that, but Mona Agarwal won bronze, giving India a double podium finish in this competition. Avani's adventure is what tales are built of. Say what? A world record and two golds? She can hardly be stopped.
In the men's club throw F51 event, two Indian competitors happily shared the podium for the first time in their Paralympic history. With a throw of 34.92 meters, Dharambir won the gold and broke the previous Asian record; Parnav Soorma took second place.
Congratulations to Dharambir and Pranav Soorma for their outstanding performances at the #Paralympics2024. Dharambir clinched the gold and Pranav secured the silver in the Men’s Club Throw F51 event. Both of you have made the nation proud and inspired future generations to dream… pic.twitter.com/omNozX2xYo
— Mohan Charan Majhi (@MohanMOdisha) September 5, 2024
It's one of those occasions when the cheers of a billion hearts can nearly be heard together. A one-two at the Paralympic Games? Nothing is better than that.
Just wait until you hear about Harvinder Singh if you didn't think that was amazing. He defeated some of the most brutal opponents, including top archers from Iran and Indonesia, to become India's first-ever gold medallist in archery in the Paralympic Games.
Moment of pride for the country 🇮🇳
— AAP Punjab (@AAPPunjab) September 5, 2024
Harvinder Singh makes India proud by winning our first-ever Paralympic Gold 🥇 in archery with a commanding 6-0 victory over Poland's Lucas Ciszek in the men's individual recurve open event 🏹
Salute to your dedication#Paris2024 #Paralympics pic.twitter.com/VY9rYbkO5c
His thrilling triumph over Lukasz Ciszek of Poland in the championship match was an incredible feat that has inspired Indian archery enthusiasts to aim a bit higher.
Powerhouse javelin thrower Sumit Antil made history again by being the first Indian athlete to successfully defend his Paralympic title.
SUMIT ANTIL DEFENDS HIS PARALYMPIC TITLE🥇🏆!!
— Rambo (@monster_zero123) September 2, 2024
He was India's safest bet for the Paralympic Gold and he delivered. Double Paralympic Champion at the age of 26.
The Man,The Myth,The Legend!
3rd Gold for Team India & Overall 14th medal.#Paralympics2024 #ParaAthletics pic.twitter.com/2ubBxo8OOd
Sumit broke the Paralympic record and won gold in the men's javelin throw F64 with a tremendous performance of 70.59 meters. Throughout the tournament, he actually broke his personal record from Tokyo 2020 three times.
Mariyappan Thangavelu, the legendary high jumper, never ceases to amaze. He made history by being the first Indian to win medals at three successive Paralympic Games with his bronze in the men's T42 high jump competition.
Three cities, three Paralympics, three medals! Mariyappan Thangavelu does it again!
— Kiren Rijiju (@KirenRijiju) September 3, 2024
From Rio 2016 to Tokyo 2020 & now in Paris 2024 — another glorious medal in the Men's High Jump T63 winning Bronze Medal.
A legacy etched in pure determination.
The world witnesses your… pic.twitter.com/fmKBKpSpXo
Mariyappan has shown unparalleled consistency, winning gold in Rio 2016, silver in Tokyo, and now bronze in Paris.
Preethi Pal created history at the Paralympics by winning bronze in the women's 100-meter T35 track event, India's first-ever track medal.
Congratulations to Preeti Pal for securing another medal for India🥉, she becomes the first Indian woman #ParaAthlete in track and field to win 2 medals at the #Paralympics.
— Kaushal Dave (@ikaushaldave) September 2, 2024
An incredible achievement that makes the nation proud 🇮🇳 pic.twitter.com/7tYgJwVyGJ
However, she didn't stop there; she took home yet another bronze in the 200m T35 event. Preethi's accomplishments have raised the bar, demonstrating how promising track and field in India is going forward.
Deepthi Jeevanji achieved another historic first as she became the first Indian athlete to win a medal at the Paralympic Games despite having an intellectual disability.
Deepthi Jeevanji creates history. 🇮🇳🎉🥉
— The Better India (@thebetterindia) September 4, 2024
She has won the Bronze Medal In Women's 400m T20 Category Final Race in Paralympics. pic.twitter.com/sWeKxHV4Dr
She won bronze in the women's 400-meter T20 competition. Deepthi's victory is a personal victory and a historic moment for India, providing opportunities and shattering stereotypes for many athletes who aspire to be like her.