India wins a total of 29 medals at Paralympics 2024

It finished 18th in the overall standings

The medal haul included seven gold, nine silver, and 13 bronze

India wrapped up its most successful campaign at the Paris Paralympic Games 2024 with a remarkable total of 29 medals, finishing 18th in the overall standings. The medal haul included seven gold, nine silver, and 13 bronze, marking a new high for the nation in Paralympic history.

The final day of competition saw Pooja Ojha, India’s last athlete in action, compete in the women’s kayak 200m event. Unfortunately, Ojha failed to qualify for the final, concluding India’s participation in the Games.

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India’s standout performances included Navdeep Singh, who secured the country’s final medal with a gold in the men’s javelin throw F41 category on Saturday. Throughout the competition, Indian athletes outshone several established nations, surpassing countries like South Korea, Belgium, and Argentina to claim a spot in the top 20.

China, Great Britain, the USA, and Italy dominated the Games, finishing among the top 10, while Pakistan, India’s neighboring country, ended in joint-last place at 79th, earning only a single bronze.

This successful campaign has fueled optimism for India’s future Paralympic ambitions, with hopes set on an even stronger performance at the 2028 Los Angeles Paralympic Games.