India has matched its gold medal tally from the Tokyo Paralympics, with Dharambir clinching the men’s club throw F51 gold in Paris. His win marks India’s fifth gold medal in the Games, surpassing their previous record. This achievement comes alongside other impressive performances, including Avani Lekhara’s successful title defense in women’s 10m air rifle and Nitesh Kumar’s gold in para badminton.
India is gearing up for a historic performance at the upcoming Paris Paralympics 2024, sending its largest ever contingent of 84 athletes. The nation aims to build on its successful Tokyo 2020 campaign, where it secured 19 medals, including a remarkable five golds.
Suhas Yathiraj, an Indian para-badminton player, has reached the pinnacle of his sport by becoming the world number one in the SL-4 category. This achievement comes after his silver medal at the Tokyo Paralympics and his recent World Championship title win. Yathiraj’s dedication and hard work have propelled him to the top of the world rankings, surpassing French legend Lucas Mazur.
