India marked its most successful day in Paralympic history by winning 8 medals at the Paris 2024 Paralympics on September 2. Javelin thrower Sumit Antil defended his gold with a record-breaking 70.59m throw. Nitesh Kumar secured another gold in men’s singles badminton (SL3), defeating top-seeded Daniel Bethell. Other podium finishes included silver medals by Yogesh Kathuniya, Thulasimathi Murugesan, and Suhas Yathiraj, while Manisha Ramadass, Nithya Sre Sumathy Sivan, and the archery team of Rakesh Kumar and Sheetal Devi added bronze medals. This achievement surpasses India's previous records at the Tokyo and Rio Paralympics.

India’s largest-ever Paralympic contingent of 84 athletes has made headlines in Paris, securing 15 medals with more expected. Supported by the Narendra Modi government, the Paralympians received top training and facilities similar to their Olympic counterparts. Remarkably, 50% of the athletes are first-time participants. Star performers include Avani Lekhara, who won consecutive golds in air rifle, and Preeti Pal, the first Indian woman track and field athlete to win two Paralympic medals. The Indian government invested Rs 96 crore towards training and support, emphasizing equal opportunities for the Paralympic team.

Great Britain's Jodie Grinham and Nathan Macqueen secured gold in the mixed team compound event, beating Iran 155-151. Grinham, seven months pregnant, won her second medal in Paris after earlier claiming bronze in the women's individual compound event. The GB pair led narrowly throughout, with a perfect final score of 40 sealing victory. This marks Grinham's second gold in Paris, a remarkable achievement given her pregnancy. The win highlights GB's strength in para-archery, with Grinham and Macqueen's partnership proving unbeatable.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Droupadi Murmu praised Nithya Sre Sivan for winning bronze in Women’s Singles Badminton SH6 at the Paris Paralympics 2024. The 19-year-old’s victory, which came after defeating Indonesia’s Rina Marlina, pushes India's medal tally to 15. This medal marks India’s fifth consecutive badminton medal at the Games. The SH6 category features short-statured athletes. Modi and Murmu highlighted Nithya's dedication and performance, celebrating her achievement as a significant contribution to India's Paralympic success. India's current medal count surpasses the previous milestone of 10 medals at the Games.

Suhas Yathiraj, an Indian IAS officer from Uttar Pradesh, won a silver medal in the men's singles SL4 event at the Paralympics in Paris. He lost to France's Lucas Mazur 9-21, 13-21 in the final. This is Yathiraj's second Paralympic medal, after winning bronze at Tokyo 2020. Sukant Kadam, another Indian player, missed out on a bronze medal in the same event. Yathiraj's silver medal is a notable achievement, showcasing his skill and perseverance. He remains one of India's top para-badminton players, continuing to make the country proud with his accomplishments.

Indian badminton players Thulasimathi Murugesan and Manisha Ramadass secured their first Paralympics medals in the women’s singles SU5 category on Monday. Thulasimathi, the top seed, fought valiantly but lost 17-21, 10-21 to China's defending champion Yang Qiuxia in the final, claiming the silver medal. On an adjacent court, second seed Manisha Ramadass dominated Denmark’s Cathrine Rosengren, winning 21-12, 21-8 to secure the bronze. The SU5 category features athletes with upper limb impairments. These victories follow Nitesh Kumar’s historic badminton gold in the SL3 category for India at the Paris Paralympics.

Sayani Das, a 26-year-old open water swimmer from Bengal, has become the first Indian woman to swim across the North Channel. On August 30, she completed the 38km swim from Donaghadee in Northern Ireland to Portpatrick in Scotland in 13 hours and 22 minutes. This swim is part of the Oceans Seven challenge, which includes seven of the world’s most difficult open water swims. Das has previously completed the English Channel, Catalina Channel, Molokai Channel, and Cook Strait. The North Channel is known for its cold temperatures, averaging 13°C. Sayani, who began preparing for this swim in 2022, has now conquered five of the seven channels required for the Oceans Seven challenge.

India made history at the Paris Paralympics 2024 as 17-year-old archer Sheetal Devi and her teammate Rakesh Kumar secured a bronze medal in the mixed team compound archery event. This marks only the second archery medal for India in Paralympic history. Sheetal, who is the only female armless athlete in this year's Paralympics, became a global sensation with her performance. After a heartbreaking loss in the semifinals, the duo staged a remarkable comeback to defeat Italy's Eleonora Sarti and Matteo Bonacina with a close 156-155 victory. Their achievement is a significant milestone for Indian archery on the world stage.

Preethi Pal, 23, from Uttar Pradesh, has made history by becoming the first Indian to win two Paralympic bronze medals in track athletics. Born with a physical disability, Preethi wore callipers for 8 years before taking up athletics at 17. She trained under coach Gajender Singh in Delhi and won bronze medals in the 100m and 200m T35 events at the Paris Paralympics, setting a personal best time of 14.21s in the 100m. Preethi's achievement marks a milestone for Indian athletics and demonstrates her remarkable determination and resilience in overcoming physical challenges to succeed at the international level.

Sumit Antil makes history with back-to-back Paralympics gold medals in javelin throw. The Indian sensation broke his own record twice, first with a 69.11m throw and then with a stunning 70.59m, leaving the competition behind. Antil's dominance was evident from the start, with his first throw setting the tone. He further solidified his lead with a 69.04m throw in his fifth attempt. With this win, Antil improves upon his Tokyo record of 68.55m, cementing his position as a top athlete. His remarkable performance brings home another gold medal for India, making it a proud moment for the nation.