The Paris Paralympic Games 2024 concluded with India achieving its most successful campaign ever, securing 29 medals, including seven golds, nine silvers, and 13 bronzes. This remarkable performance placed India at the 18th position in the points table, surpassing several top nations.
India’s medal haul was led by track-and-field, which contributed 17 medals, including four golds. Navdeep Singh’s gold medal in the men’s javelin throw F41 classification was particularly noteworthy, as he originally finished with a silver but was upgraded to gold after the disqualification of Iran’s Sadegh Beit Sayah for displaying an objectionable flag. Simran also added a bronze in the women’s 200m (T12) event, setting a personal best time.
India’s success in Paris was a testament to the significant progress made in para-sports in the country. The team outperformed traditional Paralympic powerhouses such as Switzerland, Belgium, South Korea, Turkey, and Argentina, finishing among the top 20 nations in the world.
In comparison, Paralympic heavyweights China, Great Britain, USA, and Italy continued to dominate, finishing among the top 10 nations. India’s performance in Paris sets the stage for an even stronger showing at the 2028 LA Para Games.
