The Paris Paralympics 2024 is in full swing, with the official opening ceremony taking place on August 28th and events running until September 8th. The games have seen an incredible display of athleticism and determination from athletes across the globe, with China currently leading the medal tally with 71 medals, including 33 golds. Great Britain holds second place, and the USA sits in third with 43 and 27 medals respectively.
India has been making its mark on the global stage, with its latest medal coming from Nishad Kumar who secured a silver medal in the men’s high jump T47 final, bringing India’s total medal count to seven. Earlier in the day, Preethi Pal won a bronze medal in the women’s 200m T35 event, demonstrating India’s prowess across various disciplines.
India’s impressive performance extends to shooting, where the nation has secured four medals. Avani Lekhara has added a gold to India’s tally, while Mona Agarwal earned a bronze in the women’s 10m air rifle standing SH1. Manish Narwal secured a silver in the men’s 10m air pistol SH1, and Rubina Francis clinched a bronze in the P2 Women’s 10m Air Pistol SH1. These impressive achievements showcase India’s dedication and skill in shooting.
The Paris Paralympics 2024 has brought together 4,400 athletes from all corners of the world, competing for glory in 549 medal events across 22 sports. This global event is a testament to the power of sport to unite people and inspire greatness. With the Paralympics still underway, India will undoubtedly continue to strive for further success on the world stage.
