India’s 2024 Paralympic medals include 7 gold, 9 silver and 13 bronze. Explore the full list of medal winners and prize money announced by the Indian government.
India’s participation in the 2024 Paris Paralympics has been a monumental success, highlighted by a record-breaking haul of 29 medals. This impressive performance exceeds the previous tally of 19 medals from Tokyo 2020 and marked India’s best-ever finish at the Paralympic Games, securing 18th place in the overall medal standings.
This result meets the target set by the Paralympic Committee of India, which aimed to win over 25 medals and achieve a top-20 finish in the medal tally. This exceptional performance reflects the extraordinary talent, unwavering dedication, and relentless hard work of Indian para-athletes, as well as the support and commitment of their coaches and support teams.
China topped the medal standings with 218 medals (96 gold), followed by Great Britain with 124 medals (33 gold) and the United States finished with 112 medals (34 gold) in this Paralympics. In comparison, India’s 2024 Paralympic medals showcase the country’s significant progress and competitiveness on the global stage.
India’s 2024 Paralympic Medals
India’s performance at the 2024 Paralympics demonstrated impressive progress, as the country competed in 12 sports disciplines, an increase from the 9 disciplines in the 2020 Tokyo Paralympics. In these 12 sports, India won medals in 5 of them, securing a total of 7 gold, 9 silver, and 13 bronze medals.
Some standout moments from this para-games:
- Avani Lekhara made history as the first Indian woman to win two gold medals at the Paralympics, defending her title in the Women’s 10m Air Rifle Standing SH1 with a new Paralympic record.
- Harvinder Singh secured India’s first-ever gold in archery, making history in both para and Olympic archery.
- Sumit Antil defended his gold in the Javelin Throw F64 with a record-breaking throw of over 70 meters in the Paralympic games.
- The 2024 Games saw India’s first-ever medal in judo.
- In athletics, India secured four track medals (100m and 200m) and a total of 17 medals, the highest ever in a single sporting discipline for the country. India also had top-two finishes in the club throw, showcasing its growing strength in field events.
India’s Gold Medalists at the 2024 Paralympics
India’s gold medal tally at the 2024 Paralympics achieved an exceptional feat with seven, improving from five golds in Tokyo 2020.
Here’s a look at the gold medal winners:
- Avani Lekhara
- Sport: Shooting
- Event: Women’s R2 10m Air Rifle Standing SH1
- Avani defended her gold medal from Tokyo with a new Paralympic record.
- Nitesh Kumar
- Sport: Badminton
- Event: Men’s Singles SL3
- Sumit Antil
- Sport: Athletics
- Event: Men’s Javelin Throw F64
- Sumit retained his gold medal with a Paralympic record throw of 70.59m
- Harvinder Singh
- Sport: Archery
- Event: Men’s Individual Recurve Open
- Harvinder’s gold was a historic first for Indian archery in the Paralympics.
- Dharambir Nain
- Sport: Athletics
- Event: Men’s Club Throw F51
- Praveen Kumar
- Sport: Athletics
- Event: Men’s High Jump T64
Praveen bettered his performance from Tokyo (where he won a silver) with a gold medal win.
- Navdeep Singh
- Sport: Athletics
- Event: Men’s Javelin Throw F41
India’s Silver and Bronze Medalists at the 2024 Paralympics
India’s success extended to silver and bronze medals, highlighting the depth and diversity of talent in para-sports:
Silver medal winners
- Manish Narwal
- Sport: Shooting
- Event: Men’s P1 10m Air Pistol SH1
- Nishad Kumar
- Sport: Athletics
- Event: Men’s High Jump T47
- Thulasimathi Murugesan
- Sport: Badminton
- Event: Women’s Singles SU5
- Suhas Yathiraj
- Sport: Badminton
- Event: Men’s Singles SL4
- Sharad Kumar
- Sport: Athletics
- Event: Men’s High Jump T63
- Yogesh Kathuniya
- Sport: Athletics
- Event: Men’s discus throw F56
- Ajeet Singh Yadav
- Sport: Athletics
- Event: Men’s Javelin Throw F46
- Sachin Sarjerao Khilari
- Sport: Athletics
- Event: Men’s Shot Put F46
- Pranav Soorma
- Sport: Athletics
- Event: Men’s Club Throw F51
Bronze Medal Winners
- Mona Agarwal
- Sport: Shooting
- Event: Women’s R2 10 m air rifle standing SH1
- Preethi Pal
- Sport: Athletics
- Event 1: Women’s 100 m T35
- Event 2: Women’s 200 m T35
- Rubina Francis
- Sport: Shooting
- Event: Women’s P2 10 metre air pistol SH1
- Rakesh Kumar & Sheetal Devi (Mixed Team)
- Sport: Archery
- Event: Mixed team compound
- Nithya Sre Sivan
- Sport: Badminton
- Event: Women’s Singles SH6
- Manisha Ramadass
- Sport: Badminton
- Event: Women’s singles SU5
- Kapil Parmar
- Sport: Judo
- Event: Men’s J1 -60 kg
- Deepthi Jeevanji
- Sport: Athletics
- Event: Women’s 400m T20
- Mariyappan Thangavelu
- Sport: Athletics
- Event: Men’s High Jump T63
- Sundar Singh Gurjar
- Sport: Athletics
- Event: Men’s javelin throw F46
- Hokato Hotozhe Sema
- Sport: Athletics
- Event: Men’s Shot Put F57
- Simran Sharma
- Sport: Athletics
- Event: Women’s 200 m T12
Prize Money for India’s 2024 Paralympic Medal Winners
In recognition of their stellar performances, the Indian government has announced the following prize money for the Paralympic medallists:
- Gold Medallists: ₹75 lakh each (approximately $90,000)
- Silver Medallists: ₹50 lakh each (approximately $60,000)
- Bronze Medallists: ₹30 lakh each (approximately $36,000)
- Mixed Team Events: ₹22.5 lakh each (approximately $27,000)
Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya affirmed the government’s commitment to enhancing support for para-athletes and improving facilities in preparation for the 2028 Los Angeles Paralympics. He highlighted the remarkable progress from 4 medals in 2016 to 29 in Paris and expressed a vision for even greater achievements in the future.
Also Read: State-wise distribution of Indian medalists from Paris Paralympics 2024
Conclusion
The 2024 Paris Paralympics has been a memorable campaign for India, highlighting the incredible capabilities and determination of its para-athletes. With a record total of 29 medals including 7 golds, India’s 2024 Paralympic medals set a new benchmark for future Paralympic Games. This achievement emphasizes India’s growing prominence in para-sports and serves as an inspiration for future athletes to pursue excellence.
As we celebrate these remarkable achievements, it is essential to continue our support and investment in para-athletes. The success of the Indian contingent at the Paris Paralympics marks a pivotal moment for Indian sports, ushering in a new era of growth and excellence. This historic performance not only highlights the exceptional talent and dedication of our para-athletes but also sets a high standard for future competitions. By fostering this momentum, we can build on these successes and further elevate India’s presence on the global sports stage.
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