India Shines at Paris 2024 Paralympics with Record Medal Haul

India assured another medal at the Paris 2024 Paralympics as para-shuttler Thulasimathi Murugesan reached the finals of Women's Singles SU5. India's total medal count is now seven, including golds and bronzes. The country's largest-ever contingent is aiming to surpass the success of Tokyo 2020.

Para-shuttler Thulasimathi Murugesan has secured another medal for India by reaching the Women's Singles SU5 finals at the Paris 2024 Paralympics. Murugesan defeated fellow Indian Manisha Ramadass with scores of 23-21, 21-17, wrapping up the match in a swift 40 minutes.

In light of this defeat, Ramadass will now compete for the bronze medal. So far, India has claimed a total of seven medals at the ongoing Paralympics, which includes one gold, two silvers, and four bronzes.

On Monday, Nishad Kumar earned a silver medal in the men's high jump T47, while Preeti Pal secured a bronze in the 200m T-35 on Sunday with a record-breaking 30.01 seconds. Pal has become the first Indian woman to clinch two medals in track and field at the Paralympics or Olympics. She previously won bronze in the T35 100m event.

Rubina won bronze in the P2-Women's 10M Air Pistol SH-1 final, scoring 211.1 points. Avani Lekhara continued her dominating performance in shooting, seizing gold in the women's 10m air rifle finals with 249.7 points, her personal best, with Mona Agarwal taking bronze.

Manish Narwal added another silver in shooting in the men's P1 10 m air pistol SH1 competition. This year, India has sent its largest Paralympics contingent with 84 athletes across 12 sports, reflecting the country's growing prowess in para-sports. With a goal to exceed the record 19 medals won in Tokyo 2020, India's participation in Paris 2024 is seen as a milestone in its Paralympic journey.

(With inputs from agencies.)