India para-athletes Simran Sharma and Ashok failed to seal their spot at the podium and saw their Paris Paralympics campaign conclude on a heartbreaking note.
The Indian contingent has added 20 medals to its constantly growing tally and will have an opportunity to further extend its record medal haul in a single edition of the Paralympics.
While Ajeet and Sundar celebrated their success, on the other side of the stadium, India had another double podium finish, with para-athletes Sharad Kumar and Mariyappan Thangavelu securing silver and bronze medals, respectively, in the men's high jump T6 final.
On Monday, Indian athletes delivered a record-breaking performance at the Paralympics. The nation's athletes clinched an impressive haul of 8 medals, including 2 golds, 3 silvers, and 3 bronzes. The stellar performances across various sports showcased the determination and talent of India
Indian para powerlifters Paramjeet Kumar and Shailesh Kumar respectively have expressed their readiness and enthusiasm ahead of the upcoming Paralympics.
Indian para-athletes have been showcasing their talent and determination at the Paris Paralympics 2024, delivering strong performances across a variety of events. From archery to rowing, and badminton to athletics, India's representatives have left a mark with their resilience and skill.
Indian Paralympian shooter Avani Lekhara has once again made the nation proud by clinching a gold medal in the Women's 10m air rifle event at the Paris Paralympics 2024. This remarkable achievement adds to her growing legacy as one of India's finest para-athletes, following her gold medal
In a moment of pride for India, para-athletes Sumit Antil and Bhagyashri Jadhav led the Indian contingent, which is the largest ever in the nation's Paralympic history with 84 athletes in 12 different sports.
In a remarkable show of solidarity and support, General Upendra Dwivedi, Chief of Army Staff (COAS), interacted with India's inspirational para-athletes through a video call, extending his best wishes ahead of the much-anticipated Paralympics at Paris 2024.
After the sporting extravaganza that was the Paris Olympics, the sporting action will continue with the Paris Paralympics from August 28 onwards and will go on till September 8. As Chef de Mission, Paralympic Committee of India (PCI) vice president Satya Prakash Sangwan will lead India's