India completed its remarkable journey in the Paris Paralympics, achieving a historic milestone by bagging a total of 29 medals, including an impressive count of 7 gold medals. This outstanding feat marks the highest number of medals ever won by India in the Paralympics.
The highlight of India’s performance was the groundbreaking victory in archery, where Harvinder Singh secured India’s first-ever Paralympic gold medal in the sport. Additionally, Sumit Antil’s stellar javelin throw earned him a gold medal, setting a Paralympic record and adding to India’s gold medal tally.
The Indian contingent showcased exceptional talent across various disciplines, with athletes like Avni Lekhara, Dharambir, Navdeep Singh, Nitish Kumar, and Praveen Kumar clinching gold medals in their respective events. Noteworthy achievements include Sheetal Devi’s remarkable display of precision in archery and Preeti Paul’s historic double-medal win in sprinting events.
The Paralympic Games in Paris culminated on September 8, with India’s participation concluding on a commendable note, despite narrowly missing out on a medal in the final event. Pooja Ojha’s valiant effort in the women’s 200m Canoeing event exemplified India’s spirit and determination throughout the Games.
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