India Shines at Paris Paralympics 2024

The 2024 Paralympic Games have kicked off in Paris, featuring over 4,400 athletes competing across various events until Sept. 8. Indian athletes are making significant strides, having already bagged numerous medals in events like track and field, shooting, and archery. Notable performances include Avani Lekhara's strong showing in the women's 50m rifle event and Sumit Antil's gold-winning javelin throw, setting a new Paralympic record. Other notable achievements include bronze medals by para shuttler Nithya Sre Sivan in the SH6 category and the archery duo of Rakesh Kumar and Sheetal Devi in the Mixed Team Compound event. Team USA aims to maintain its historical dominance, with wheelchair basketball player Steve Serio and sitting volleyball player Nicky Nieves as flag-bearers. Peacock, NBC, USA Network, and CNBC provide extensive coverage of the games, ensuring fans can follow the events live.