India registers its best medal haul at a Paralympic Games
What's the story
India has made history at the Paris Paralympics by securing a total of 20 medals, surpassing its previous record of 19 medals from the Tokyo Paralympics. This achievement was marked by a significant contribution from the para athletics team, which won four medals in just half an hour on Wednesday. India's tally includes three gold, seven silver, and 10 bronze medals. This is now India's best medal haul at a Paralympic Games.
Medal distribution
Para athletics and badminton lead India's medal haul
The para athletics team was responsible for half of the total medals won by India at the Paris Paralympics. Para badminton also made a significant contribution with five medals. Shooting (four) and archery (one) brought home the remaining medals, highlighting the diverse range of sports in which Indian athletes excelled.
Javelin triumph
Indian athletes shine in men's javelin throw F46 final
In the men's javelin throw F46 final, Ajeet Singh secured a silver medal with his personal best throw of 65.62m. Sundar Singh Gurjar also made India proud by winning a bronze medal with his season-best throw of 64.96m. This marked India's first double podium finish in athletics at the Paris Paralympics, further cementing its success at the international event.
High jump success
Double podium finish in men's high jump T63 final
In the men's high jump T63 final, Sharad Kumar (T42) won the silver medal with a record-breaking jump of 1.88m, scripting a new record in the T42 category. Mariyappan Thangavelu (T42) followed closely behind, securing bronze with his best jump of 1.85m. This double podium finish further elevated India's standing at the Paris Paralympics and showcased the exceptional talent of Indian athletes on a global stage.
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India's best day at a Paralympics
September 2, 2024, marked India's most successful day at a Paralympic Games as the nation won as many as eight medals (2 golds, 3 silvers, and 3 bronzes). As per ESPN, India's previous-best day at a Paralympics was also a Monday - August 30, 2021.