At the Paris Paralympics, Indian athlete Ravi Rongali finished fifth in the men's F40 shot put final with a personal best throw of 10.63 meters, falling short of a medal in a highly competitive field dominated by world-class athletes. Notably, the gold medal was clinched by Portugal's Miguel Monteiro with a Paralympic record throw of 11.21 meters. In the women's 1500m T11 race, Rakshita Raju was unable to qualify for the finals, finishing last in her heat with a time of 5:29.92. Meanwhile, India has achieved a total of five medals at the event, including one gold, one silver, and three bronze, largely attributed to shooting events. Previous successes include a gold by Avani Lekhara and a bronze by Preethi Pal in their respective events, showcasing India's growing prowess in para-sports. The 2024 Paralympics marks India's largest contingent ever, with 84 athletes aiming to surpass their Tokyo medal tally.