The country is all excited about sending its best athletes to the world stage in the 2024 Paralympics. Below is the complete schedule, main Indian athletes, and other important details about this significant event.
Why the Paralympics Matter to India
To India, the Paralympics are far more than a simple sports event; they are a means of showing the world just how much resilience and strength the human spirit has. Indian Paralympians have, time and again, broken stereotypes and barriers, changing millions of minds with their feats.
India’s Track Record in the Paralympics
India’s track record in the Paralympics has been good, judging by the fact that the country has managed to secure important successes, especially during the Tokyo 2020 Paralympics, when it won 19 medals, including five golds.
Paralympics 2024: India’s Schedule
From August 28 to September 8, the 2024 edition of the Paralympics will be held in Paris. Below is a detailed look at the schedule, including some very important dates when Indian athletes will be in action:
Opening Ceremony: 28th August 2024
Closing Ceremony: 8th September 2024
Athletics
Dates: 29th August – 7th September 2024
Indian Participants: Mariyappan Thangavelu (High Jump), Sumit Antil (Javelin Throw)
Swimming
Dates: 29th August – 7th September 2024
Indian Participants: Suyash Jadhav, Niranjan Mukundan
Badminton
Dates: 1 September – 6 September 2024
Indian Participants: Pramod Bhagat, Krishna Nagar
Table Tennis
Dates: 29 August – 5 September 2024
Indian Participants: Bhavina Patel, Sonalben Patel
Athletes to Watch
A few Indian athletes will steal the show in the Paris 2024 Paralympics. Following is the list of some of the key contenders:
1. Mariyappan Thangavelu (High Jump)
A Rio 2016 gold medalist, Mariyappan is all but certain to add further glory with his breathtaking athletic skills.
2. Avani Lekhara (Shooting)
Avani, who created history in the Tokyo 2020 Paralympics by winning the gold in shooting, will be one of India’s main medal hopes.
3. Sumit Antil (Javelin Throw)
Sumit’s groundbreaking event in Tokyo set the stage for another forceful performance in Paris.
India’s Preparation for the 2024 Paralympics
The journey to Paris has indeed been an effort-cum-first preparatory exercise with specialized training camps and increased assistance from SAI and PCI. There have been a lot of problems in their path: lack of resources, societal approaches to disability, and hence, unawareness of the cause. Indian Paralympians are more determined than ever.
The 2024 Paralympics do have the potential to be a watershed event in Indian history, full of triumphant and inspirational moments. The hope and dreams of a nation- which is very eager to celebrate its success- rest on the shoulders of the athletes as they prepare for competition.
FAQs
1. When are the 2024 Paralympics scheduled?
The Paralympics will be held from August 28 to September 8, 2024.
2. How did India perform in the previous Paralympics?
India won 19 medals at the Tokyo 2020 Paralympics, including five gold medals.
3. Who are some of the top Indian athletes to watch in the 2024 Paralympics?
Keep an eye on Mariyappan Thangavelu (High Jump), Avani Lekhara (Shooting), and Sumit Antil (Javelin Throw).
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