Paris Paralympic 2024: The stage is set for the Paralympic 2024 Games in Paris, the capital of France. A grand opening ceremony was held on 28 August. These games will conclude on 8 September. Know about those athletes from India who have high expectations of winning gold.
After Paris Olympics 2024, now it is the turn of Paris Paralympics. Everyone’s eyes are on the country’s 84 elites, who are ready to show their prowess with a target of 25 medals. The Paralympic competitions will begin from 29 August itself. Where there will be a fierce competition between para-athletes from all over the world. India has sent a team of 84 players, which is the largest team ever in the history of these games.
How was India’s performance last time?
India performed historically in the Tokyo Paralympics and won 19 medals. These included 5 gold, 8 silver and 6 bronze medals. This time the target is 25 medals.
These athletes will get medals
The Indian team includes some athletes from whom gold is expected to be more. This is because they have already won gold for the country. This list includes big names like Sumit Antil, Avani Lekhara, Krishna Nagar, Bhagyashree Jadhav and Suhas Yatiraj.
Avani Lekhara, para shooter
The country is once again expecting gold from Avani Lekhara, who won gold in the Tokyo Paralympics. She last won a medal in the 10 meter air rifle standing event.
Sumit Antil, javelin thrower
Gold is also expected from India’s star para javelin thrower Sumit. He won gold with a best throw of 68.55 meters in the Tokyo Paralympics.
Krishna Nagar, badminton player
Everyone’s eyes will also be on star badminton player Krishna Nagar. This player won gold in men’s singles in Tokyo.
Bhagyashree Jadhav, shot put player
Shot put player Bhagyashree is also considered a contender to win gold. She has won a silver medal in women’s shot put in the F34 category in the Asian Para Games.
Suhas Yathiraj
Badminton player Suhas Yathiraj won silver in the Tokyo Paralympics. This time he will participate in men’s singles and mixed doubles. The country is expecting gold from him.