India's Rich Medal Haul at Paris Paralympics

India had a rich haul of medals at Paris Parlympics 2024 which were held from August 28 to September. India had sent a contingent of 84 athletes who competed across 12 sports. India won 29 medals which included 7 gold, 9 silver and 13 bronze medals. This was the biggest haul ever by India. The 2020 Paralympics, India had won 19 medals. Avani Lekhara won India's first gold medal in the women's 10 m air rifle event.

Kumar Nitesh won the country's second gold medal in the Games at the badminton events. Sumit Antil became the first Indian male athlete to win back-to-back gold medals in the same event after his victory in the men's javelin throw F64 event. Harvinder Singh won India's first Paralympic gold medal in archery. Dharambir Nain won India's fifth gold medal in the men's club throw F51 event.

Praveen Kumar won India's third athletics gold medal in the men's high jump T64 event. Navdeep Singh, who had earlier finished second in the men's javelin throw F41 event, was awarded the gold medal after Iran's Sadegh Sayah was disqualified. Navdeep's throw of 47.32 meters also set a new Paralympic record.