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Paris Paralympics 2024: Complete List Of India's 29 Medal Winners

India's campaign at the Paris Paralympics 2024 concluded with the country fetching a total of 29 medals. On Sunday, Pooja Ojha was the only remaining athlete in action, but she failed to finish inside the top three spots to miss the final berth of the women's kayak single 200m KL1 sprint canoeing event. India, hence, couldn't reach the elusive 30-medal mark at the Paris Games but did manage to better the Tokyo Games tally where the contingent had gathered a total of 19 medals. In the process, India finished the Paris games with record haul of seven gold, nine silver, and 13 bronze medals, set to finish 18th in the overall medals tally.

Devendra Jhajharia's 'Winning Tip' Played Its Part In Navdeep Singh's Win

A "small yet powerful advice" from India's celebrated javelin thrower Devendra Jhajharia proved to be crucial for Navdeep Singh, who clinched a historic gold medal at the Paris Paralympics. This was India's first-ever gold in the F41 category, which is meant for athletes of short stature. "Sir ke paas bahut experience hain, aur woh hamesha fase huye match nikalte hain, so maine mere problems bataye (Sir has loads of experience, he always finds a way to win difficult matches, so I discussed my problems with him," Navdeep recalled their conversation in a video shared by the Paralympics Committee of India.

Paris pays short tribute to Cheptegei

PARIS : A picture of Rebecca Cheptegei appeared on a giant screen after the Paralympics marathon events on Sunday in a tribute to the Ugandan runner who died on Thursday, four days after she was doused in petrol and set on fire by her boyfriend in Kenya.

"Nobody Should Make Fun Of Us": Navdeep Singh, Who Suffered From Dwarfism, After Clinching Paris Paralympics Gold

Navdeep Singh, who suffered from dwarfism, endured not just the usual rigours of training but cruel taunts from onlookers while growing up in his village in Haryana's Panipat district. On Saturday, having turned those taunts into his biggest triumph on sport's grandest stage, the four feet four inches tall para athlete expressed his concerns with the indignities visited upon people whose bodies don't fit the usual moulds, and demanded "same respect" for them. The 23-year-old Indian javelin thrower won an unparalleled gold in the F41 classification at the Paris Paralympic Games.

India Ends Paris Paralympics 2024 With 29 Medals. Pakistan, China Got...

The Paris Paralympic Games 2024 concluded for India on Sunday, with Pooja Ojha the final athlete in action. Ojha failed to qualify for the women's kayak 200m final and bowed out of the competition. As a result, India's medals tally at the Paris Paralympics ended at 29 -- seven golds, nine silvers and 13 bronze, making it the most rewarded campaign for the country. Courtesy of the 29 medals, India stood at the 18th position in the points table. Pakistan, who were also competing win the event, ended the campaign joint-bottom at the 79th position, with just a solitary bronze to its name.

Riding The Waters In God's Own Playground: Dominik Hernler Displays Incredible Wakeboarding Skills Across Kerala's Iconic Backwaters

Renowned Austrian Wakeboarder and Red Bull athlete Dominik Hernler makes history on the backwaters of Alleppey, jumps over 500 people in 5 iconic snake boats. Dominik Hernler achieved this stunning feat and showcased his elite wakeboarding skills in the backwaters of Kerala over the course of a week, in partnership with Volkswagen. Nestled in the picturesque backwaters of Kerala's Alleppey, a place known for its serene landscapes and cultural heritage, Austrian wakeboarder Dominik Hernler embarked on a thrilling adventure like no other. Dominik, a Red Bull athlete, and a world-renowned figure in the wakeboarding community, took to the waters of Alleppey to showcase his extraordinary skills in a setting that beautifully combines tradition and modernity.

"Used The Wrong Flag": India Coach Reacts To Navdeep Singh's Upgraded Javelin Throw Gold Medal

India para-athletics head coach Satyanarayana expressed his delight on Navdeep's silver being upgraded to gold after Iran's appeal was rejected by the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) at the Paris Paralympics. The men's javelin F41 final had everything in store for the spectators, from breaking Paralympic records to a player disqualification at the end. In the final, initially, Islamic Republic of Iran's Sadegh Beit Sayah took the top honours with a Paralympic record of 47.64m, and Navdeep finished second with a throw of 47.32m

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Paris Paralympics 2024: Complete List Of India's 29 Medal Winners

Devendra Jhajharia's 'Winning Tip' Played Its Part In Navdeep Singh's Win

Paris pays short tribute to Cheptegei

"Nobody Should Make Fun Of Us": Navdeep Singh, Who Suffered From Dwarfism, After Clinching Paris Paralympics Gold

India Ends Paris Paralympics 2024 With 29 Medals. Pakistan, China Got...

Riding The Waters In God's Own Playground: Dominik Hernler Displays Incredible Wakeboarding Skills Across Kerala's Iconic Backwaters

"Used The Wrong Flag": India Coach Reacts To Navdeep Singh's Upgraded Javelin Throw Gold Medal

I played with one of Manchester United's greatest defenders - but it was horrible!