Paralympics 2024

2024 - 9 - 8

From Golds to Daring Canoes: India’s Paralympics Adventure!

Closing Ceremony - India Paralympic Team - Medal Tally - Paralympics 2024 - Peter Cowan - Pooja Ojha - Sportsmanship

Discover India's unforgettable journey at the Paris 2024 Paralympics with a whopping 29 medals! Was it the magic of the Eiffel Tower or just pure talent?

As the curtains fell on the Paris 2024 Paralympics, India basked in the glow of an unprecedented success, bringing home a historic total of 29 medals. The Indian contingent proved their mettle in various sporting disciplines, collecting seven golds, nine silvers, and 13 bronzes. From javelin to sprint canoeing, the athletes showcased their prowess and determination, making the nation proud. This achievement marks a spectacular improvement from the 2016 Rio Games, where India managed to secure just 4 medals. Can you imagine the thrill of those moments as our athletes pushed their limits on the world stage?

One of the key highlights of Day 11 was para canoeist Peter Cowan from New Zealand, who claimed a bronze in the men's single va'a VL3 200m canoe sprint race amid gripping suspense. The event not only showcased top-tier talent but also highlighted the raw power and spirit of para athletes who, despite disabilities, display extraordinary abilities. Meanwhile, Indian athlete Pooja Ojha had a bittersweet moment as she missed the final cut in the women's kayak single 200m KL1 event, bringing her campaign to an end. But her participation alone is commendable and exemplifies the resilience of athletes pushing through hurdles.

With a medal tally that outshines previous Olympics and Paralympics, the Indian athletes have caught the eye of sports enthusiasts at home and across the globe. This spectacular feat is attributed to not just individual excellence but also a dedicated support system of coaches, organizations, and the government's commitment to promoting sports. The successful campaign in Paris is a testament to how far Indian athletes have come and hints at a brighter future in international competitions to come.

As we celebrate India's fantastic journey at the Paris 2024 Paralympics, let’s not gloss over some interesting facts! Did you know that this year’s edition saw more than 4,400 athletes from 180 countries competing? And here’s another fun tidbit: the iconic Eiffel Tower had nothing on the heights our champion athletes reached in the arena! So here’s to dreaming big and exploring the never-ending possibilities ahead in the world of sports!

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Paris Paralympics 2024, Day 11 Highlights: Pooja Ojha out of ... (Sportstar)

Paris 2024 Paralympics: Follow Sportstar's Highlights of the Indians in action during Day 11 of the Paris 2024 Paralympics on Sunday, September 8.

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Paralympics 2024: Para canoeist Peter Cowan takes bronze in ... (RNZ)

The podium place sees the NZ team finish the Paris Games with nine medals.

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Paris Paralympics 2024: Complete List Of India's 29 Medal Winners (NDTVSports.com)

India finished Paris Paralympics with a total of 29 medals. Here's the comprehensive list of all medal winners for the country.

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Paralympics: India's historic campaign ends with a record of 29 ... (India Today)

India finished the Paris Paralympics 2024 campaign with a total of 29 medals · India's Paralympics contingent won seven golds, nine silvers and 13 bronze · India ...

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Paris Paralympics 2024: India shines bright with 29 medals ... (Livemint)

The Paris Paralympics 2024 saw India secure 29 medals, a record haul including 7 golds. This achievement marks significant growth since 2016, with standout ...

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India sign off from Paralympics 2024 with unprecedented 29 medals ... (India TV)

India bagged a whopping 29 medals at the Paris Paralympic Games 2024 with seven gold, nine silver and 13 bronze medals. The athletes will look back at the ...

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Paralympics 2024 | Canoe sprinter Pooja misses final; India sign off ... (Deccan Herald)

Paris: Pooja Ojha failed to finish inside the top-three to miss the final berth of the women's kayak single 200m KL1 sprint canoeing event, bringing an end ...

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Paris Paralympics 2024 Day 11 Highlights: India's Campaign ... (News18)

Stay updated on Day 11 of the Paris Paralympics 2024 with live scores, medal tallies, and key performances by Indian athletes in Canoeing with news18.com.

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Paralympics 2024: Peter Cowan paddles to va'a VL3 200m bronze ... (New Zealand Herald)

There was a high level of suspense when Peter Cowan crossed the finish line in the final of the men's single va'a VL3 200m canoe sprint race in Paris . In..

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Paralympics 2024: How India achieved its biggest medal haul in ... (Firstpost)

India's campaign in the Paralympic Games in Paris concluded on Sunday afternoon with para canoeist Pooja Ojha bowing of the women's kayak single 200m KL1 ...

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Record 29, stunning 7: India's historic campaign at Paris ... (ESPN India)

A record-breaking Paralympic Games came to an end for India on Sunday, and what a memorable 10 days it was. Beginning with Avani Lekhara's gold medal on the ...

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Paralympics Closing Ceremony LIVE Updates, Paris 2024 ... (Sportstar)

Closing Ceremony Live updates, Paris Paralympics 2024: Catch all the news and updates of the opening ceremony of the 2024 Paralympics being held at the ...

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Paralympics 2024: ParalympicsGB surpass Tokyo achievements by ... (Sky Sports)

ParalympicsGB finished on 124 medals - 49 gold, 44 silver and 31 bronze; Their gold medal tally is eight more than they managed in Tokyo; Great Britain won ...

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Live: Paralympics gear for closing ceremony as curtain draws on ... (FRANCE 24)

Artistic director Thomas Jolly has promised a huge dance party at the Stade de France on Sunday as the Paralympics draw to a close, putting an end to the ...

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Paris 2024: “Everything we dreamed of happened” says IPC President (International Paralympic Committee)

Ahead of the Closing Ceremony, we caught up with International Paralympic Committee President Andrew Parsons about the Paris 2024 Paralympics, ...

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Paralympics 2024 Live: Closing Ceremony underway with stunning ... (India Today)

Paris Paralympics 2024 closing ceremony live updates: The games in Paris are coming to a close with India having achieved a record haul of 29 medals.

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Watch the 2024 Paris Paralympics closing ceremony | CBC Sports (CBC.ca)

Watch live coverage of the 2024 Paris Paralympics closing ceremony from the Stade de France, featuring host Scott Russell.

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Paralympics closing ceremony 2024 highlights: Paris Paralympics ... (Times of India)

Paralympics closing ceremony Live Updates 2024: Hello and welcome to our coverage of the Paris 2024 Paralympics closing ceremony. As the Games draw t.

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Paris 2024 throws epic party to bid adieu to summer of unforgettable ... (Olympics)

Sing-alongs, breaking, and a possible appearance by Daft Punk – the Closing Ceremony of the Paris 2024 Paralympics was a party to remember.

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Paris 2024 Paralympics | Medal table: The People's Republic of ... (Olympics)

The initial target of 20 gold medals has almost been reached This Sunday, as the final events of the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games came to a close, the medal ...

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Paralympic Games Closing Ceremony of Paris 2024 - Speech given ... (Paris 2024 Press)

Please find down the speech given by Tony Estanguet, President of the Paris 2024 Organising Committee on September 8, 2024, on the occasion of the ...

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Paralympics 2024: India's historic 29 medal haul | Full list of Winners (The Hindu)

Paralympics 2024: India concluded its historic Paris Paralympics campaign with a record 29 medals, marking its best-ever performance.

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Paris 2024 Paralympic Games: Swiss dominate wheelchair marathon (Aljazeera.com)

The final day of the 2024 Paris Paralympic Games saw Switzerland claim gold in both wheelchair marathons.

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Paris 2024 Paralympics India Medal Tally: Complete List of Players ... (Jagran Josh)

Check out the full list of Indian winners from the Paris 2024 Paralympics, including Avani Lekhara, Preethi Pal, and Mariyappan Thangavelu, ...

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Paris bids farewell to its sporting summer at the 2024 Paralympics ... (PBS NewsHour)

A summer sporting bonanza which started under pouring rain on July 26 with a remarkable opening ceremony for the Paris Olympics on the Seine River ended ...

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Paralympics 2024: Which Indian para athletes won a medal at their ... (Sportstar)

Here is a list of athletes who bagged a medal in their maiden appearance at the Paralympics during Paris 2024.

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The Paralympic Games Paris 2024 come to an end with a huge ... (Paris 2024 Press)

After taking part in the Opening Ceremony in the heart of Paris, the athletes gathered at the Stade de France to be cheered by the public one last time. The ...

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Paris Paralympics 2024 takeaways: India's historic run of 29 medals ... (The Indian Express)

India record best-ever haul, China emerge runaway leaders and France punch above their weight.

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Paris Paralympics 2024: Top heartwarming moments at the Para ... (Sportstar)

As the 17th edition of the Paralympics came to a close on September 8, here are some of the heartwarming moments from 549 medal events in 22 sports:

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