India Achieves Record 25 Medals at Paralympics

As of Day 9 of the 2024 Paris Paralympics, India has achieved a total of 25 medals, including 5 gold, 9 silver, and 11 bronze, currently placing them 16th in the medal tally. The highlight from Day 8 was Kapil Parmar winning a historic bronze in the men’s judo 60kg J1 category, marking him as the first Indian judoka to medal at the Paralympics. Today, Indian athletes are poised for further success in athletics and canoeing, with events like the men's javelin throw and women's high jump taking center stage. Live updates and reports indicate a strong potential for more medals as competitors like Simran Sharma and others gear up for their events. Meanwhile, notable performances from other countries include Italy's Bebe Vio securing bronze in wheelchair fencing and Team USA advancing to the men's wheelchair basketball finals. With a strong finish needed in the coming days, India aims to reach a target of 30 medals by the end of the games.