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Indian para-athlete Hokato Hotozhe Sema, a former Indian Army soldier, secured a bronze medal in the men’s shot put F57 final at the 2024 Paris Paralympics, showcasing remarkable resilience and determination. Sema’s achievement marks India’s best-ever performance at the Paralympic Games, surpassing the previous record of 20 medals at the Tokyo 2020 Games. His inspiring journey from injury to triumph is a testament to the power of perseverance.

India’s medal tally at the Paris Paralympics reached 27 with a gold medal win by Praveen Kumar in men’s high jump T64 and a bronze medal by Hokato Hotozhe Sema in men’s shot put F57. Praveen’s gold was a record-breaking performance, while Sema secured a personal best in the F57 category.