 "India Shatters Paralympic Records with Historic 20-Medal Win in Paris!")
India has recorded its best-ever performance at the Paris Paralympics 2024, achieving a remarkable total of 20 medals, surpassing its previous tally of 19 from Tokyo 2020. The country’s success is mainly due to the outstanding performances of track and field athletes, who secured five medals on day six alone, including two silver and three bronze. Notable highlights include India’s javelin throwers Ajeet Singh and Sundar Singh Gurjar winning silver and bronze in the F46 category, and Deepthi Jeevanji earning bronze in the women’s 400m (T20) event. India’s medal tally includes 3 gold, 7 silver, and 10 bronze, placing the nation 19th in the overall standings.
India’s Stellar Performance at the 2024 Paris Paralympics
India has made history at the 2024 Paris Paralympics by achieving its best medal tally ever, with a total of 20 medals—three gold, seven silver, and ten bronze. This impressive performance has surpassed the previous record of 19 medals set during the Tokyo Paralympics in 2021. The outstanding success can be credited to the remarkable skills and dedication of India’s track and field athletes, who have excelled in various events at the renowned Stade de France.
On the sixth day of competition, Indian athletes added five more medals to the tally, which included two silver and three bronze. This surge in performance propelled India to the 19th position in the overall standings. Notable highlights include Ajeet Singh and Sundar Singh Gurjar, who secured silver and bronze medals in the javelin throw F46 category, showcasing India’s dominance in this event. Other standout performances came from high jumpers Sharad Kumar and Mariyappan Thangavelu, who clinched silver and bronze, respectively.
Among the newest stars is 20-year-old Deepthi Jeevanji, who won a bronze medal in the women’s 400m T20 event. Hailing from Telangana, Deepthi has defied societal challenges related to her intellectual impairment and has now become a symbol of inspiration for many.
The staggering medal tally and the growth of Indian athletes at the Paralympics only highlight the potential and talent present in the nation. As we continue to celebrate these achievements, the spotlight remains on India’s future prospects in international sports.
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How many medals did India win at the 2024 Paralympics?
India won a total of 25 medals at the 2024 Paralympics. -
What types of medals did India earn?
India earned 10 gold medals, 15 silver medals, and 5 bronze medals. -
Who were some of the notable medal winners for India?
Some notable winners include Avani Lekhara, Pramod Bhagat, and Sumit Antil. -
Where were the 2024 Paralympics held?
The 2024 Paralympics took place in Paris, France. - How does this compare to India’s performance in previous Paralympics?
This is one of India’s best performances in Paralympic history, with a significant increase in the number of medals compared to earlier games.
