Paris Paralympics 2024 India Medal Tally, Check Total Medals Count List (2024)

As the world gears up for the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris, India is eagerly anticipating another remarkable performance from its para-athletes. The Paralympics, which will be held from August 28 to September 8, 2024, promises to be a celebration of grit, determination, and excellence in sports. For India, this event holds special significance as the nation’s para-athletes continue to raise the bar with their exceptional performances on the global stage.

India is proudly represented by 84 para-athletes, including 32 women, at the Paris event. This edition marks a significant milestone as India debuts in three new sports: para-cycling, para-rowing, and blind judo. With these additions, India will now compete in a total of 12 events, contributing to the 22 sports disciplines featured in this edition.

🚨 On Your Marks, India! 🚨

As the sun rises on August 30th, our para athletes are ready to showcase their grit, talent, and determination across various sports.

From the courts of badminton to the tracks of athletics, every moment counts! Keep your eyes on these incredible… pic.twitter.com/hpgW5GQNF8

— Paralympic Committee of India (@PCI_IN_Official) August 30, 2024

India’s Journey in the Paralympics

India’s participation in the Paralympics began in 1968, and since then, the country has made steady progress in the world of para-sports. Over the years, Indian para-athletes have excelled in various disciplines, from athletics to powerlifting and beyond.

As we approach the 2024 Paralympics, expectations are high for another outstanding performance. The Indian contingent is stronger than ever, with several medal hopefuls aiming to make history in Paris.

List of India Medals at Paralympics Olympics 2024, Total Count - Team-wise

The medal tally is a dynamic and integral part of the Paralympic Games, reflecting the achievements of each participating nation. For India, the medal tally not only represents the success of individual athletes but also showcases the country’s growing prowess in para-sports on the global stage. Here is the complete medal tally:

Player Name

Sport

Event

Gold

Silver

Bronze

Nishad Kumar

Athletics

Men’s High Jump - T47

1

Preethi Pal

Athletics

Women’s 100m - T35

1

Preethi Pal

Athletics

Women’s 200m - T35

1

Yogesh Kathuniya

Athletics

Men's Discus Throw - F56

1

Avani Lekhara

Shooting

R2 - Women’s 10m Air Rifle Standing SH1

1

Manish Narwal

Shooting

P1 - Men’s 10m Air Pistol SH1

1

Rubina Francis

Shooting

P2- Women’s 10m Air Pistol SH1

1

Mona Agarwal

Shooting

R2 - Women’s 10m Air Rifle Standing SH1

1

Kumar Nitesh

Badminton

Men's Single SL3

1

Thulasimathi Murugesan

Badminton

Women's Single SU5

1

Manisha Ramadass

Badminton

Women's Single SU5

1

Total Medal Count

11

Paris Paralympics 2024: India Team Highlights

As of September 2nd, Team India has proudly secured a total of 7 medals, consisting of 1 Gold, 2 Silver, and 4 Bronze medals which are as follows:

  • On 30 August 2024,Avani Lekhara shone as she clinched gold in the R2 Women 10m Air Rifle SH1 event with a record-breaking score of 249.7.
  • On the same day, Mona Agarwal secures the bronze medal in the R2 Women 10m Air Rifle SH1 event, demonstrating her exceptional skill and determination.
  • Continuing the momentum on August 30th, 2024, Preeti Pal delivered an outstanding performance at the Paris Paralympics Finals, securing 3rd place in the Women’s 100m T35 with a new personal best!
  • On August 30th, 2024, Manish Narwal continued the streak by securing a silver medal in the P1 Men’s 10m Air Pistol SH1 Final.
  • On August 31st, 2024, Rubina Francis delivered an extraordinary performance, earning the bronze medal in the P2 Women's 10m Air Pistol SH1 Final!
  • Preethi Pal makes India immensely proud by winning her second bronze medal at the Paralympics in the Women's 200m - T35 event!
  • Nishad Kumar achieves silver glory in the Men's High Jump - T47 at the Paris 2024 Paralympics, showcasing exceptional skill and determination.

🇮🇳 India’s Medal Tally Update at the #Paris2024 Paralympics! 🇮🇳

As of 9 AM IST, 2nd September, Team India has secured 1 Gold, 2 Silvers, and 4 Bronze medals, proudly standing with 7 medals in total! 🏅🥈🥉

Today is packed with action, and we're hopeful that our athletes will… pic.twitter.com/oFR6wzrq7r — Paralympic Committee of India (@PCI_IN_Official) September 2, 2024

List of Indian Paralympic Medal Winners

India has secured 31 medals at the Paralympic Games, comprising nine golds, 12 silvers, and 10 bronze medals. In contrast to the Summer Olympics, where India's success was primarily driven by the dominant Indian hockey team in its early years, the Paralympics have witnessed individual athletes stepping up to bring glory to the nation.

Since making its debut in the Paralympic Games in 1960, India has participated in 11 editions, amassing 31 medals in total—nine gold, 12 silver, and 10 bronze. Remarkably, over half of these achievements were earned at Tokyo 2020.

Here is the complete list:

Athlete

Medal

Event

Games

Murlikant Petkar

Gold

Swimming, Men's 50m freestyle 3

Heidelberg 1972

Bhimrao Kesarkar

Silver

Men's javelin throw L6

Stoke Mandeville/New York 1984

Joginder Singh Bedi

Bronze

Men's javelin throw L6

Stoke Mandeville/New York 1984

Joginder Singh Bedi

Silver

Men's shot put L6

Stoke Mandeville/New York 1984

Joginder Singh Bedi

Bronze

Men's discus throw L6

Stoke Mandeville/New York 1984

Devendra Jhajharia

Gold

Men's javelin throw F44/46

Athens 2004

Rajinder Singh Rahelu

Bronze

Men's 56 kg

Athens 2004

Girisha N Gowda

Silver

Men's high jump F42

London 2012

Mariyappan Thangavelu

Gold

Men's high jump F42

Rio 2016

Varun Singh Bhati

Bronze

Men's high jump F42

Rio 2016

Devendra Jhajharia

Gold

Men's javelin throw F46

Rio 2016

Deepa Malik

Silver

Women's shot put F53

Rio 2016

Bhavina Patel

Silver

Women's singles table tennis Class 4

Tokyo 2020

Nishad Kumar

Silver

Men’s high jump T47

Tokyo 2020

Avani Lekhara

Gold

Women's 10m air rifle shooting standing SH1

Tokyo 2020

Devendra Jhajharia

Silver

Men's javelin throw F46

Tokyo 2020

Sundar Singh Gurjar

Bronze

Men's javelin throw F46

Tokyo 2020

Yogesh Kathuniya

Silver

Men's discus throw F56

Tokyo 2020

Sumit Antil

Gold

Men's javelin throw F64

Tokyo 2020

Singhraj Adhana

Bronze

Men's 10m air pistol shooting SH1

Tokyo 2020

Mariyappan Thangavelu

Silver

Men's high jump T42

Tokyo 2020

Sharad Kumar

Bronze

Men's high jump T42

Tokyo 2020

Praveen Kumar

Silver

Men's high jump T64

Tokyo 2020

Avani Lekhara

Bronze

Women's 50m rifle 3 positions SH1

Tokyo 2020

Harvinder Singh

Bronze

Men's individual recurve - open archery

Tokyo 2020

Manish Narwal

Gold

Men's 50m pistol SH1

Tokyo 2020

Singhraj Adhana

Silver

Men's 50m pistol SH1

Tokyo 2020

Pramod Bhagat

Gold

Men's singles badminton SL3

Tokyo 2020

Manoj Sarkar

Bronze

Men's singles badminton SL3

Tokyo 2020

Suhas Yathiraj

Silver

Men's singles badminton SL4

Tokyo 2020

Krishna Nagar

Gold

Men's singles badminton SH6

Tokyo 2020

Avani Lekhara

Gold

Women’s 10m Air Rifle Standing SH1

Paris 2024

Mona Agarwal

Bronze

Women’s 10m Air Rifle Standing SH1

Paris 2024

Manish Narwal

Silver

Men’s 10m Air Pistol SH1

Paris 2024

Preethi Pal

Bronze

Women’s 100m-T35

Paris 2024

Preethi Pal

Bronze

Women’s 200m - T35

Paris 2024

Rubina Francis

Bronze

Women's 10m Air Pistol SH1

Paris 2024

Nishad Kumar

Silver

Men’s High Jump - T47

Paris 2024

Yogesh Kathuniya

Silver

Men's Discus Throw - F56

Paris 2024

Kumar Nitesh

Gold

Men's Single SL3

Paris 2024

Thulasimathi Murugesan

Silver

Women's Single SU5

Paris 2024

Manisha Ramadass

Bronze

Women's Single SU5

Paris 2024

Source: Olympics.com

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