Indian Paralympic Athletes Shining at Paris 2024

India's representation at the 2024 Paralympics in Paris is its most extensive yet, with 84 athletes across 12 sports. This marks a significant leap from the 54 participants at Tokyo 2020, showcasing the country's expanding prowess in para-sports.

A Record-Breaking Contingent

This year, India has sent its largest-ever delegation, with 32 women athletes contributing to a vibrant and diverse team. Among the new additions to India's Paralympic lineup are para-cycling, para-rowing, and blind judo, reflecting the nation's commitment to broadening its competitive scope.

Indian Para-Athletes to Watch

The Paris 2024 Paralympics is set to be a platform for India's para-athletes to demonstrate their exceptional skills. Here's a glimpse of the Indian athletes and the events they are competing in:

- Archery: Harvinder Singh and Pooja will aim for medals in the recurve and compound events.
- Athletics: From javelin throwers like Sumit Antil to sprinters like Deepthi Jeevanji, the track will see intense competition from Indian athletes.
- Badminton: Athletes like Manoj Sarkar and Manasi Joshi will be vying for top positions in singles and mixed doubles.
- Cycling: Arshad Shaik and Jyoti Gaderiya will test their mettle in road and track events.
- Shooting: Avani Lekhara and Mona Agarwal will aim to continue India's success in shooting sports.
- Swimming: Suyash Jadhav will showcase his skills in the 50m butterfly.
- Table Tennis: Sonalben Patel and Bhavinaben Patel will represent India in singles and doubles events.
- Taekwondo: Aruna will compete in the women's 47kg weight class.

Celebrating Success

The achievements of Indian para-athletes have captured national attention, with celebrities like Kareena Kapoor, Ayushmann Khurrana, and Sonu Sood publicly praising their success. Avani Lekhara’s gold in the women’s 10m air rifle and Mona Agarwal’s bronze in the same event have been particularly highlighted, alongside Manish Narwal’s silver in the men’s 10m air pistol.

Looking Ahead

The Paris 2024 Paralympics, running from August 28 to September 8, promises to be a milestone for Indian para-sports. With a larger and more diverse team than ever before, India's para-athletes are set to make their mark on the global stage, continuing the country's journey of growth and excellence in Paralympic sports.