By tnsh20@gmail.com 
India had a fantastic showing at the 2024 Paris Paralympics, winning a total of 29 medals. They brought home 7 gold medals, 9 silver medals and 13 bronze medals. India’s Paralympics journey in Paris ended on Sunday with Pooja Ojha’s Kayaking envent. Unfortunately, winning a total of 29 medals the most they have ever won at the Pralympics. This put them in 18th place over all. Meanwhile, Pakistan finished near at the bottom of the medal table with only one bronze medal.
India had a really impressive showing at the 2024 Paralympics, beating some big names like switzerland, Belgium and South Korea. They did so well that they ended up in the top 20 countries over all.
1. India's Overall Performance (Paralympic record 2024)
It highlights India’s significant improvement, finishing in the 20 despite powerhouse like China, Great Britain and USA dominating the top 10.
2. India's Closing Acts
It details how India secured its final 29th medal.
- Navdeep Singh: Originally winning silver in javelin throw, his medal was upgrade to gold due to disqualification of the Iranian athlete for displaying a banned flag.
- Simran: Despite misssing the podium in the 100 m, she climbed a bronze in the 200 m, setting a personal best.
India wrapped up the Paralympics with strong showing, finishing in the top 20. They even surpassed traditional power house to achieve this feat.
Singh reached India’s final gold medal in a tramatic turn of events. Originally winning silver in Javelin throw, his medal was upgrade to gold after the Iranian athlete was disqualified. Simran also added a bronze in the 200 m, setting a personal best after missing the podium in the 100m.
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