Paris Paralympics 2024

India is set to make history at the Paris 2024 Paralympics by sending its largest contingent ever. With 84 athletes, including 32 women, this marks a significant increase from the 54 athletes (14 women) who competed at Tokyo Games. The Indian team will participate in 12 sports, including three debut sports: para cycling, para rowing, and blind judo.

Notable athletes returning to the Paralympic stage include Avani Lekhara, who made history by winning India's first Paralympic gold in shooting in Tokyo. She will compete in the women’s R2 10m air rifle standing SH1 event. Sumit Antil, another gold medalist from Tokyo, will aim to defend his title in the men’s F64 javelin throw. Table tennis star Bhavina Patel, who secured India’s first Paralympic medal in the sport, will also be competing in Paris.

Joining them are new faces like Arshad Shaik in para cycling, Kapil Parmar in blind judo, and Anita in para rowing, further showcasing India's expanding prowess on the global stage.

Follow all the action, results, and medal tally on TimesofIndia.com as India strives to surpass its previous Paralympic achievements.

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