India puts up best-ever performance in Paralympics with 29 medals, Narendra Modi calls it 'historic'
India roared in the Paralympics this year by clinching 29 medals in total, a record medal haul for the nation raising expectations of far better performance in the next edition which will be held four years later.
The medals tally includes seven golds, nine silvers and 13 bronze.
India finished this edition's campaign in the 18th position.
India bettered in the medals tally list than countries like Switzerland, Belgium, South Korea, Turkey and Argentina, positioning itself below 20-mark.
Navdeep Singh won India's 29 medal by clinching the gold in the men's javelin throw F41 classification.
Singh ended the campaign with a silver medal.
However, a miracle occurred and his silver was promoted to gold after Iran's Sadegh Beit Sayah was disqualified for repeatedly showing an objectionable flag.
Sun Pengxiang of China finished the campaign with silver.
Narendra Modi lauds India's performance
Indian PM Narendra Modi lauded India’s best-ever performance at the Paralympic Games.
The Prime Minister hailed the unwavering dedication and indomitable spirit of the nation’s para-athletes who bagged 29 medals at the Paralympic Games 2024 held in Paris.
Paralympics 2024 have been special and historical.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) September 8, 2024
India is overjoyed that our incredible para-athletes have brought home 29 medals, which is the best ever performance since India's debut at the Games.
This achievement is due to the unwavering dedication and indomitable spirit… pic.twitter.com/tME7WkFgS3
The Prime Minister posted on X: “Paralympics 2024 have been special and historical. India is overjoyed that our incredible para-athletes have brought home 29 medals, which is the best ever performance since India's debut at the Games.This achievement is due to the unwavering dedication and indomitable spirit of our athletes. Their sporting performances have given us many moments to remember and inspired several upcoming athletes. #Cheer4Bharat."
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