India Achieves Record 29 Medals at Paris Paralympics

The Paris 2024 Paralympics concluded with India achieving its best-ever performance, securing 29 medals, including seven gold, nine silver, and 13 bronze. Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised the athletes for their dedication and highlighted that this surpasses India's previous record of 19 medals at the Tokyo 2020 Games. Notable Indian athletes included Avani Lekhara, who defended her title in the women's 10m air rifle standing SH1, and para canoeist Pooja Ojha, who competed in the final day events. Australia also celebrated significant victories, with Amanda Reid winning gold in para-cycling and Curtis McGrath achieving gold in para canoeing, among multiple medals across disciplines. The closing ceremony at Stade de France marked the end of a successful event, although India narrowly missed a top 15 finish in the overall medal standings. In total, the games showcased remarkable athleticism and a record number of performances from athletes around the world.