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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The driving force behind this ambition stems from the sheer size of the contingent and their outstanding performances over the past year. Notably, India achieved a groundbreaking feat at the Hangzhou Asian Para Games last year, amassing a record-breaking 111 medals, including 29 golds. Subsequently, the nation showcased unprecedented success at the World Para Athletics Championships in May, clinching 17 medals, including six golds, culminating in a commendable sixth-place standing in the overall rankings.

Many of the medalists from Hangzhou have transitioned to the current Paralympic squad, among them renowned athletes such as Sumit Antil (F64), the world record-holding javelin thrower, and Avani Lekhara (10m Air Rifle Standing SH1), a sharpshooter. Both are set to defend their gold medals from Tokyo. The Paralympic Games, not only a testament to athletic prowess but also to human resilience, categorize athletes based on similar functional capabilities relating to movement, coordination, and balance, determining their respective classifications based on the “degree and nature of their eligible impairments.”

Historically, India’s paraathletics team has been instrumental in securing medals, and this trend is anticipated to continue with a substantial representation of 38 athletes poised to make significant contributions in the upcoming games.

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