Paralympics 2024: India Paralympics medal tally surpasses Tokyo with 20

The Paris Paralympics 2024 officially commenced with its grand opening ceremony on August 28, marking the start of an exciting fortnight of competition. The events kicked off on August 29 and will continue until the closing ceremony on September 8, celebrating the remarkable achievements of athletes with disabilities from around the globe. As the games progress, China has firmly established its dominance at the top of the medal table with an impressive total of 112 medals, including 51 golds. Great Britain is positioned in second place, demonstrating strong performances across various disciplines. The United States holds the third spot in the standings, having secured 30 medals, with 19 of those being gold. India has made a historic mark in the Paralympics, achieving its best-ever performance at a single edition of the Games.

India Paralympics 2024 medal tally

The Indian contingent has won a total of 20 medals, comprising three golds, seven silvers, and ten bronzes. This remarkable achievement reflects the dedication and skill of Indian athletes and their commitment to excellence on the global stage. The Paris Paralympics 2024 has showcased extraordinary talent and sportsmanship, with athletes pushing the boundaries of what is possible and inspiring audiences worldwide. As the event continues, the focus remains on celebrating the incredible achievements of these athletes and their contributions to the spirit of competitive sports.

On September 3, the Paralympic Games saw significant achievements for Indian athletes. Sharad Kumar and Mariyappan Thangavelu delivered commendable performances in the men’s high jump T63 event, with Kumar securing a silver medal and Thangavelu earning a bronze. In the men’s javelin F46 event, Ajeet Singh won a silver medal while Sundar Singh Gurjar claimed a bronze, showcasing their remarkable skills in the field.

Deepthi Jeevanji also made a notable impact by winning a bronze medal in the women’s 400m T20 event, adding to India's growing medal tally. The highlight of the day for India came from Sumit Antil, who achieved a Paralympic record of 70.59 meters to win gold in the men’s javelin throw F64. This performance marked India's third gold medal at the Games. In para badminton, Nitesh Kumar excelled in the men’s singles SL3 category, clinching a gold medal. Following this, Thulasimathi Murugesan and Manisha Ramadass added to India's success by winning silver and bronze medals, respectively, in the women’s singles SU5 event. Additionally, Nithya Sre defeated Indonesia’s Rani Marlina to secure a bronze medal in the women’s singles SH6 category.

India’s eighth medal at the Paris Paralympics 2024 was secured by Yogesh Kathuniya, who won silver in the men’s discus F56 final. Kathuniya’s performance added to India’s impressive tally at the Games, showcasing his skill and determination in the field. In the men’s singles SL4 category, Suhas Yathiraj competed fiercely but ultimately lost to Lucas Mazur in the gold medal match. Despite the setback, Yathiraj’s performance highlighted his exceptional talent and sportsmanship throughout the tournament.

Indian para archers  Sheetal Devi and Rakesh Kumar also contributed to India’s medal count by securing a bronze medal. They triumphed over Italy’s Eleonora Sarti and Matteo Bonacina with a score of 156-155 in the bronze medal match. This achievement marks India’s second medal in para archery, following Harvinder Singh’s bronze at the Tokyo Paralympics.

The Paris Paralympics 2024 began with its grand opening ceremony on August 28, with competitions officially starting on August 29 and running until September 8. China leads the medal tally with 112 medals, including 51 golds. Great Britain is in second place, and the USA holds third with 30 medals and 19 golds. India has achieved its best-ever performance at a single Paralympics, winning a total of 15 medals: three golds, seven silvers, and ten bronzes. On September 3, Sharad Kumar and Mariyappan Thangavelu earned silver and bronze in the men’s high jump T63 event. Ajeet Singh and Sundar Singh Gurjar added to the count with a silver and bronze, respectively, in the men’s javelin F46. Deepthi Jeevanji secured a bronze in the women’s 400m T20.

Sumit Antil won India’s third gold medal in the men’s javelin throw F64 with a Paralympic record of 70.59m. In para badminton, Nitesh Kumar won gold in men’s singles SL3, while Thulasimathi Murugesan and Manisha Ramadass earned silver and bronze in women’s singles SU5. Nithya Sre also clinched bronze in the women’s singles SH6. India’s eighth medal was achieved by Yogesh Kathuniya, who won silver in the men’s discus F56. Suhas Yathira`j narrowly missed gold in the men’s singles SL4, while Sheetal Devi and Rakesh Kumar won bronze in para archery. Nishad Kumar and Preethi Pal further contributed with a silver and bronze in the men’s high jump T47 and women’s 200m T35, respectively. Additionally, India secured four medals in shooting, with Avani Lekhara, Mona Agarwal, Manish Narwal, and Rubina Francis winning gold, bronze, silver, and bronze, respectively. The Games feature 4,400 athletes competing in 549 events across 22 sports.