India makes a grand entrance in the Paris Paralympics 2024 opening ceremony

Star India Javelin thrower Sumit Antil and Bhagyashree Jadhav led India at the Parade of Nations. With music shows and dance performances, India made a grand entrance at the Paris Paralympics 2024. India kickstarts its Paralympics campaign on August 29. Sumit Antil, the world-record holder in javelin F64 and the male athletes in the Indian contingent were wearing white pyjamas and kurtas with a tri-colour blazer. The female athletes looked dapper in sarees. India kickstarts its 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris on August 29. The hopes are high as the largest-ever India Paralympics contingent will be looking to increase the medal count. The Indian Paralympics team is training harder than ever to put on their best-ever performance following the 2020 Tokyo Paralympics success.

India makes a grand entrance in the Paris Paralympics 2024 opening ceremony

The Indian athletes looked thrilled and excited to be in Paris. The Indian Paralympics contingent, represented by around 100 members, arrived for the opening ceremony. Sumit Antil and Bhagyashree Jadhav were the flagbearers for India. With music shows and dance performances, India made a grand entrance at the Paris Paralympics 2024. India kickstarts its Paralympics campaign on August 29. Sumit Antil, the world-record holder in javelin F64 and the male athletes in the Indian contingent were wearing white pyjamas and kurtas with a tri-colour blazer. The female athletes looked dapper in sarees.

Paralympics have begun, & we are in awe of our incredible Indian contingent!
Each athlete’s journey is a story of triumph & courage. As they take on the world, let’s cheer them with pride & excitement, as they aim to make history.

Best of luck#Paralympics2024 #Cheer4Bharat pic.twitter.com/ZJEFfTVjD9

— Dr Mansukh Mandaviya (@mansukhmandviya) August 28, 2024

Amidst the excitement, all eyes will be on the Indian para-athletes as they look to etch their names into the India Paralympics history. India's javelin thrower Sumit Antil who was among India's five gold medallists in the 2020 Tokyo Paralympics will be looking to defend his javelin throw title in Paris. India kickstarts its 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris on August 29. The hopes are high as the largest-ever India Paralympics contingent will be looking to increase the medal count. The India Paralympics team is training harder than ever to put on their best-ever performance following the 2020 Tokyo Paralympics success.

Watch Out for Team India Today! 🚨

Our para-athletes are ready to shine across Archery 🏹, Badminton 🏸, Table Tennis 🏓, Para Cycling 🚴, Taekwondo 🥋 and more as the Paralympic Games begin! 💪🌟

Let's cheer loud and proud for each of them as they aim for greatness at Paris… pic.twitter.com/wNAPvRQx5D

— Paralympic Committee of India (@PCI_IN_Official) August 29, 2024