India's Paris Paralympics Medal Haul Swells to 20, Surges Past Tokyo Record[/caption]
India achieved a historic milestone at the Paris Paralympics, surpassing its previous best medal tally by securing a total of 20 medals (3 gold, 7 silver, and 10 bronze). This impressive feat was marked by outstanding performances in track and field events, leading to a late surge of medals on Day 6 of the Games.
India ended the day ranked 17th overall, thanks to the five medals earned by its athletes at the Stade de France, including two silver and three bronze medals. This surpassed the nation's previous best of 19 medals at the Tokyo Paralympics, where India had won five gold, eight silver, and six bronze medals.
In the javelin throw (F46 category), Ajeet Singh and world record holder Sundar Singh Gurjar secured silver and bronze with throws of 65.62m and 64.96m, respectively. The F46 category is designated for athletes with moderate movement impairments in one or both arms or limb absence.
In the men's high jump T63 final, Rio Paralympics gold medallist Mariyappan Thangavelu became the first Indian to win three Paralympic medals. He clinched bronze with a jump of 1.85m, while his compatriot Sharad Kumar secured silver with a jump of 1.88m. The T63 category is for high jumpers with moderate movement impairments in one leg or limb absence above the knee.
Earlier, sprinter Deepthi Jeevanji made a remarkable Paralympic debut, winning bronze in the women's 400m T20 event. She clocked 55.82 seconds, finishing behind Ukraine's Yuliia Shuliar and Turkey's world record holder Aysel Onder. Deepthi, who hails from a humble background in Telangana, was diagnosed with intellectual impairment and began her athletic journey after being spotted at a school-level meet.
India's Paris Paralympics Medal Haul Swells to 20, Surges Past Tokyo Record
Published on September 4, 2024 by Admin
[caption id="attachment_162" align="alignnone" width="1600"] India's Paris Paralympics Medal Haul Swells to 20, Surges Past Tokyo Record[/caption]
India achieved a historic milestone at the Paris Paralympics, surpassing its previous best medal tally by securing a total of 20 medals (3 gold, 7 silver, and 10 bronze). This impressive feat was marked by outstanding performances in track and field events, leading to a late surge of medals on Day 6 of the Games.
India ended the day ranked 17th overall, thanks to the five medals earned by its athletes at the Stade de France, including two silver and three bronze medals. This surpassed the nation's previous best of 19 medals at the Tokyo Paralympics, where India had won five gold, eight silver, and six bronze medals.
In the javelin throw (F46 category), Ajeet Singh and world record holder Sundar Singh Gurjar secured silver and bronze with throws of 65.62m and 64.96m, respectively. The F46 category is designated for athletes with moderate movement impairments in one or both arms or limb absence.
In the men's high jump T63 final, Rio Paralympics gold medallist Mariyappan Thangavelu became the first Indian to win three Paralympic medals. He clinched bronze with a jump of 1.85m, while his compatriot Sharad Kumar secured silver with a jump of 1.88m. The T63 category is for high jumpers with moderate movement impairments in one leg or limb absence above the knee.
Earlier, sprinter Deepthi Jeevanji made a remarkable Paralympic debut, winning bronze in the women's 400m T20 event. She clocked 55.82 seconds, finishing behind Ukraine's Yuliia Shuliar and Turkey's world record holder Aysel Onder. Deepthi, who hails from a humble background in Telangana, was diagnosed with intellectual impairment and began her athletic journey after being spotted at a school-level meet.
India's Paris Paralympics Medal Haul Swells to 20, Surges Past Tokyo Record[/caption]
India achieved a historic milestone at the Paris Paralympics, surpassing its previous best medal tally by securing a total of 20 medals (3 gold, 7 silver, and 10 bronze). This impressive feat was marked by outstanding performances in track and field events, leading to a late surge of medals on Day 6 of the Games.
India ended the day ranked 17th overall, thanks to the five medals earned by its athletes at the Stade de France, including two silver and three bronze medals. This surpassed the nation's previous best of 19 medals at the Tokyo Paralympics, where India had won five gold, eight silver, and six bronze medals.
In the javelin throw (F46 category), Ajeet Singh and world record holder Sundar Singh Gurjar secured silver and bronze with throws of 65.62m and 64.96m, respectively. The F46 category is designated for athletes with moderate movement impairments in one or both arms or limb absence.
In the men's high jump T63 final, Rio Paralympics gold medallist Mariyappan Thangavelu became the first Indian to win three Paralympic medals. He clinched bronze with a jump of 1.85m, while his compatriot Sharad Kumar secured silver with a jump of 1.88m. The T63 category is for high jumpers with moderate movement impairments in one leg or limb absence above the knee.
Earlier, sprinter Deepthi Jeevanji made a remarkable Paralympic debut, winning bronze in the women's 400m T20 event. She clocked 55.82 seconds, finishing behind Ukraine's Yuliia Shuliar and Turkey's world record holder Aysel Onder. Deepthi, who hails from a humble background in Telangana, was diagnosed with intellectual impairment and began her athletic journey after being spotted at a school-level meet.
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