India’s Paralympics medal winners: The full list
India have won 60 medals at the Paralympic Games – 16 golds, 21 silvers and 23 bronze medals. Unlike the Summer Olympics, where India’s success is largely dominated by the all-conquering Indian hockey team in the early days, the Paralympics has seen individual athletes take up the role to bring glory to the country. Having competed in […]
Paris Paralympics 2024: Know India’s medal tally and full list of winners
Name Sport Medal Avani Lekhara Shooting (Women’s 10m air rifle standing SH1) Gold Mona Agarwal Shooting (Women’s 10m air rifle standing SH1) Bronze Preethi Pal Women’s 100m T35 (Athletics) Bronze Manish Narwal Men’s 10m air pistol SH1 (shooting) Silver Rubina Francis Women’s 10m Air Pistol SH1 (shooting) Bronze Nishad Kumar Men’s high jump T47 (Athletics) […]
Avani Lekhara becomes the first Indian woman to win two gold medals at the Paralympics
Avani Lekhara, on Friday, successfully defended her women’s 10m air rifle shooting standing SH1 title at the Paris 2024 Paralympics, becoming the first Indian woman to win two gold medals in the Games’ history. The Indian para shooter scored 249.7 in the final – creating a new Paralympic record and also shattering the previous record of 249.6, set by her […]
India at the Paris 2024 Paralympics
The 84-member Indian contingent taking part in the Paris Paralympics beginning on August 28 will be accompanied by 95 officials as many participants will have their coaches and escorts travelling with them to take care of their special needs.The total strength of the Indian contingent will thus have 179 members. Out of the 95, as […]
