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A stellar performance from the Indian athletes has come to an end. India has bagged a record number of medals at the Paralympics Games 2024 Paris. This Paralympics is said to be the country's first-ever best Games. Starting from Avani Lekhara's gold in shooting to Navdeep's gold in javelin, Indian athletes have showcased exceptional talent and determination. India concluded the Games with an impressive tally of 29 medals, including 7 golds, 9 silvers, and 13 bronzes. This outstanding performance of the players has secured India the 18th position in the overall medals table. China continued to dominate even at the Paralympics, topping the table with 200 medals, while Nepal finished at the bottom with just one medal, Bronze. India has won 19 medals at the Tokyo Paralympics, but this time with 29, India has an exceptional performance by standing out among the Top 20 nations.

Paralympics 2024 have been special and historical.

India is overjoyed that our incredible para-athletes have brought home 29 medals, which is the best ever performance since India's debut at the Games.

This achievement is due to the unwavering dedication and indomitable spirit… pic.twitter.com/tME7WkFgS3

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) September 8, 2024

Prime Minister Narendra Modi was happy with the Paralympic Games and expressed his happiness through the X app. He wrote, " Paralympics 2024 have been special and historical. India is overjoyed that our incredible para-athletes have brought home 29 medals, which is the best ever performance since India's debut at the Games.This achievement is due to the unwavering dedication and indomitable spirit of our athletes. Their sporting performances have given us many moments to remember and inspired several upcoming athletes. #Cheer4Bharat"

India Shines Bright at Paris 2024!

What a phenomenal journey for our para-athletes! With 29 medals—7 Gold, 9 Silver, and 13 Bronze—India stands tall at the 18th position in the global rankings. From grit to glory, our champions have proven that nothing is impossible with… pic.twitter.com/b4SzgMRo8f

— Paralympic Committee of India (@PCI_IN_Official) September 9, 2024

List of Medalists:

1. Avani Lekhara in Women's 10m air rifle standing SH1 (Shooting) - Gold

2. Nitesh Kumar in Men's singles SL3 (Badminton)-Gold

3. Sumit Antil in Men's Javelin throw F64 (Athletics)-Gold

4. Harvinder Singh in Men's Individual Recurve (Archery)-Gold

5. Dharambir in Men's club throw 51 (Athletics)-Gold

6. Praveen Kumar T64 High Jump (Athletics)-Gold

7. Navdeep Singh in Men's Javelin F41 (Athletics)-Gold

Silver Medallists:

1. Manish Narwal in Men's 10m air pistol SH1 (Shooting)-Silver

2. Nishad Kumar in Men's high jump T47 (Athletics)-Silver

3. Yogesh Kathuniya in Men's discus throw F56 (Athletics)-Silver

4. Thulasimathi Murugesan in Women's singles SU5 (Badminton)-Silver

5. Suhas Yathiraj in Men's singles SL4 (Badminton)-Silver

6. Ajeet Singh in Men's Javelin F46 (Athletics)-Silver

7. Sharad Kumar in Men's High Jump T63 (Athletics)-Silver

8. Sachin Khilari in Men Shot Put F46 (Athletics)-Silver

9. Pranav Soorma in Men's Club throw 51 (Athletics)-Silver

Bronze Medallists:

1. Mona Agarwal in Women's 10m air rifle standing SH1 (Shooting)-Bronze

2. Preethi Pal in Women's 100m T35 (Athletics)-Bronze

3. Rubina Francis in Women's 10m Air Pistol SH1 (Shooting)-Bronze

4. Preethi Pal in Women's 200m T35 (Athletics)-Bronze

5. Manisha Ramadass in Women's singles SU5 (Badminton)-Bronze

6. Rakesh Kumar / Sheetal Devi in Mixed team compound open (Archery)-Bronze

7. Nithya Sre Sivan in Women's singles SH6 (Badminton)-Bronze

8. Deepthi Jeevanji in Women's 400m T20 (Athletics)-*Bronze

9. Sundar Singh Gurjar in Men's Javelin F46 (Athletics)-Bronze

10. Mariyappan Thangavelu in Men's High Jump T63 (Athletics)-Bronze

11. Kapil Parmar in Judo Men's - 60kg (Judo)-Bronze

12. Hokato Sema in Men's Shot Put F57 (Athletics)-Bronze

13. Simran Singh in Women's 200m T12 (Athletics)-Bronze