Sumit Antil
Paris Paralympics 2024: Paris Paralympics is starting from 28th August. This time India has sent the largest contingent of 84 athletes to participate, which includes 52 male and 32 female players. Last time India won a total of 19 medals in Paralympics, including five gold medals. Then India had secured 24th position. This time the number of medals may increase. Let us know about those Indian para athletes who are strong contenders to win medals in Paris.
1. Sumit Antil
The whole world knows Neeraj Chopra. He has made a name for himself in javelin throw. Sumit Antil is India’s biggest hope for a gold medal in javelin throw at the Paris Paralympics. 26-year-old Sumit won the gold medal in the last Paralympics by throwing a throw of 70.83 meters. He has also won a gold medal in the Asian Games. He has also won a gold medal in the World Championship this year. He is in great form.
2. Suhas Yathiraj
Suhas Yathiraj has been in form for some time now and he has the ability to defeat any opponent. He is the world number-1 in badminton and has won a silver medal in the Tokyo Paralympics. Recently he won gold in the Asian Games. He is a big contender to win a medal in the Paris Paralympics this time and has been awarded the Arjuna Award due to his excellent performance in the sport.
3. Avni Lekhara
India’s Manu Bhaker won two bronze medals in the Paris Olympics 2024. Similar wonders are expected from Avni Lekhara in shooting. Even though she moves with the help of a wheelchair, her dream flight does not need anything. She won two medals in the Tokyo Paralympics. Then she won gold in 10 meter air rifle and bronze in 50 meter three position rifle. She has won two gold medals in the World Cup 2022. Indians are again hoping for a gold medal from this 22-year-old athlete.
4. Mariyappan Thangavelu
29-year-old Mariyappan Thangavelu is a para high jumper. He has won medals in Tokyo and Rio Paralympics. Apart from this, he won gold in the World Championship this year. For this reason, he is the biggest contender for a medal in the Paris Paralympics. He won the gold medal last time by jumping 1.89 meters. He won the silver medal in the Asian Games.
5. Bhavina Patel
Table tennis player Bhavina Patel can win a medal this time. She has won gold in Commonwealth 2022 and bronze in Asian Games 2022. Last season, she won her first Paralympic medal.
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