India at Paralympics 2024, List of Medal Winners, Government Initiatives 

India at Paralympics 2024: The Paris 2024 Summer Paralympic Games began on August 28, 2024, and Indian athletes showcased their talents by winning a record-breaking 29 medals , including 7 gold, 9 silver, and 13 bronze . Over the years, specially-abled Indian athletes have shown incredible progress, earning both medals and respect.

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India at Paralympics 2024

Paralympic Games 2024 Medal Tally

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Indian Medal Winners in Paralympics

Kumar Nitesh: A para-badminton player from India overcame the loss of his leg in a train accident to win a gold medal at the 2024 Paris Paralympics. His resilience, despite the hardships he has faced, has made him an inspiration to many.

Manish Narwal: He is an accomplished Indian para pistol shooter, who won a silver medal in the men's 10m Air Pistol SH1 category. Narwal made headlines at the Tokyo 2020 Paralympics, where he clinched a gold medal in the Mixed P4 – 50m Pistol SH1 event, showcasing his talent on an international stage.

Nishad Kumar: He is a paralympic high jumper who won the silver medal in the men's high jump T47 category with a jump of 2.04m. Nishad is a 2020 Tokyo Paralympics silver medalist who retained his medal in this successive Paralympics.

Thulasimathi Murugesan: She made headlines at the 2024 Paris Paralympics by winning the silver medal in the women's singles SU5 category. She won multiple medals in the 2022 Para Asian Games, including gold in women's singles.

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Harvinder Singh: He made history at the Paris 2024 Paralympics by securing India’s first gold in archery , winning the men’s individual recurve open event. He triumphed with a series of perfect shots, including four 10s. This victory boosted India’s archery standing, contributing to a record 24 medals at these Games.

Dharamvir Singh: Dharambir excelled at the Paris 2024 Paralympics, winning gold in the men's club throw F51 with a record-breaking 34.92 meters. His dominant performance underscored India's rising success in athletics, alongside Sachin Khilari’s silver in the F46 shot put. These achievements mark a historic day for Indian para-sports.

Sumit Antil: Sumit won the gold medal in the men's Javelin throw F64 at the Paris 2024 Paralympics on September 2, defending his gold of Tokyo a new record with a throw of 70.59 meters. He broke the Paralympic record twice during the event, surpassing his previous best from Tokyo 2020.

Yogesh Kathuniya: Yogesh is an accomplished Indian Paralympic athlete specializing in the discus throw. He gained international recognition by winning a silver medal in the men's discus throw F56 event at the 2024 Summer Paralympics with a season-best throw of 42.22 meters.

Navdeep Singh: Born on November 11, 2000, in Panipat, Haryana, Navdeep won a gold medal in the F41 javelin throw game. Standing at 4 feet 4 inches, he faced challenges due to his height yet overcame all to break records at the 2024 Paris Paralympics. Inspired by Neeraj Chopra, he honors his late father’s legacy.

Government Initiatives for Para-Athletes

• Financial Support: The government provided financial and infrastructure support through Target Olympic Podium Scheme (TOPS) to selected para-athletes to ensure have the resources they need to train and compete at the highest levels.
• Improved Infrastructure: The government has worked to improve sports facilities, making them accessible for athletes with disabilities as per guidelines of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (RPD) Act, 2016.
• Awareness Programs: The government has launched various programs to raise awareness about para-sports and encourage participation from differently-abled individuals such as Khelo India - Para Games.
• Adoption of UNCRPD: In 2007, India adopted the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNCRPD), which strengthens the rights of para-athletes.