India’s Paralympic Contingent Aims for Record-Breaking Performance in Paris
India’s Paralympic contingent is poised to make history at the Paris Paralympics 2024, aiming to surpass their previous best tally of 25 medals. With several promising athletes in contention, the Indian team is confident of achieving their ambitious goal.
On Thursday, September 5, India will have a busy schedule with athletes competing in shooting, archery, athletics, power-lifting, and judo. In shooting, Sidhartha Basu and Mona Agarwal will participate in the Mixed 50m Rifle Prone SH1 event, while Pooja and Harvinder Singh will represent India in the Mixed Team Recurve Open (Pre Quarterfinals).
Athletics holds another medal opportunity for India, with Arvind competing in the Men’s Shot Put F35. In archery, Pooja and Harvinder Singh will face Amanda Jennings and Taymon Kenton-Smith of Australia in the Mixed Team Recurve Open (Pre Quarterfinals). If they qualify, they will advance to the quarter-finals, semi-finals, and potentially the medal matches.
Power-lifter Ashok will compete in the Men’s up to 65kg final, while judokas Kokila and Kapil Parmar will participate in the Women’s 48kg J2 and Men’s 60kg J1 events, respectively.
India’s Paralympic contingent has already made a strong start to the Games, with several athletes securing medals in various events. The team’s determination and resilience are evident, and they are eager to continue their success in Paris.
The Indian government and sports authorities have provided significant support to the Paralympic contingent, ensuring that athletes have access to world-class training facilities and resources. The team’s performance at the Paris Paralympics is a testament to their hard work and dedication, and they are determined to make India proud.
