In a historic achievement, India has surpassed its previous best medal haul at the Paralympics, securing a total of 20 medals at the Paris Paralympics 2024. This remarkable feat eclipses the 19 medals won at the Tokyo Paralympics three years ago, marking a new high for Indian para-athletes on the global stage.
A Record-Breaking Performance at the Paris Paralympics
India’s medal tally at the Paris Paralympics includes 3 gold, 7 silver, and 10 bronze medals. This achievement is a testament to the dedication, hard work, and resilience of the Indian para-athletes, who have consistently pushed the boundaries of excellence.
Key Highlights
- Track and Field Dominance:
- Javelin Throw F46: Ajeet Singh and Sundar Singh Gurjar were standout performers, winning silver and bronze respectively. Ajeet’s throw of 65.62 meters and Sundar’s 64.96 meters were enough to secure their places on the podium.
- High Jump T63: Sharad Kumar and Mariyappan Thangavelu added to India’s medal tally with silver and bronze medals. Sharad cleared a height of 1.88 meters, while Mariyappan achieved 1.85 meters.
- Sprint Success:
- Women’s 400m T20: Deepthi Jeevanji, a debutant at the Paralympics, won a bronze medal with a time of 55.82 seconds. Her journey from a small village in Telangana to the Paralympic podium is truly inspirational.
Celebrations and Reactions
The news of India’s record-breaking performance has been met with widespread celebrations across the country. Social media platforms are flooded with congratulatory messages from sports enthusiasts, celebrities, and political leaders. The Indian Paralympic Committee has lauded the athletes for their exceptional performances, emphasizing the importance of their achievements for the future of Indian sports.
🚨 HISTORY MADE! 🚨#ICYMI, #TeamIndia surpassed Tokyo Paralympics’ medal tally of 19 to officially make this the most successful #Paralympics edition with 20 medals so far and 5 days to go 🤯
🥈: Ajeet Singh in Javelin
🥈: Sharad Kumar
🥉: Sundar Singh Gurjar
🥉: Mariyappan… pic.twitter.com/czXMCln6iC— Royal Challengers Bengaluru (@RCBTweets) September 4, 2024
As the Paris Paralympics 2024 continues, the focus will now shift to other events where Indian athletes are expected to perform well. The success in the initial days has set a positive tone for the Indian contingent, and there is hope for more medals in the coming days.
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