President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Indian para-athletes Preeti Pal and Nishad Kumar for their medal wins at the 2024 Paris Paralympics. Nishad secured a silver medal in Men’s High Jump T47, while Preeti made history with her second bronze medal, this time in the Women’s 200m T-35 event. Preeti became the first Indian woman to win two Paralympic medals in track and field events. President Murmu praised their achievements as inspirational, and PM Modi highlighted Preeti's dedication as remarkable. India's current medal tally includes seven medals: 1 gold, 2 silvers, and 4 bronzes.

India's Nishad Kumar secured his second Paralympic silver medal in the men's high jump T47 event at the Paris Paralympics. The 24-year-old athlete achieved a season-best jump of 2.04 meters, finishing behind USA's Roderick Townsend, who claimed gold with a 2.12m jump. This victory follows Nishad's silver in the same event at the Tokyo Paralympics in 2021. Despite narrowly missing the 2.08m mark, Nishad's impressive performance solidifies his status in para-athletics. Meanwhile, fellow Indian athlete Ram Pal finished seventh with a personal best of 1.95m.

On Day 4 of the Paris Paralympics 2024, India’s Preethi Pal clinched bronze in the Women’s 200m T35 event, while Nishad Kumar took the lead in the Men’s High Jump T47 final with a season-best 2.00m. Suhas Yathiraj and Nitesh Kumar advanced to the finals in para badminton, adding to India’s medal tally, which now stands at 6. Rakesh Kumar narrowly missed a medal in para-archery, and Bhavinaben Patel moved on to the para table tennis semifinals. Despite some challenges, India's athletes continued to deliver impressive performances across events.

At the 2024 Paralympics, Preethi Pal, 23, won bronze in the women’s 200m T35 race on September 1, adding to her earlier bronze in the 100m event. Pal, who made history as the first Indian to win a track medal at the Paralympics, set a personal best of 30.01 seconds in the 200m. The gold and silver went to China’s Zhou Xia and Guo Qianqian, respectively. Born with physical challenges, Pal's resilience and determination led her to this remarkable achievement, inspiring many with her journey from early difficulties to Paralympic success.

On Day 4 of the Paris Paralympics 2024, India saw significant success. Shuttlers Nitesh Kumar and Suhas Yathiraj secured their spots in the finals of the men’s singles SL3 and SL4 badminton categories, respectively, ensuring at least silver medals. In archery, Rakesh Kumar reached the semi-finals of the men’s compound category after a tense shoot-off. Meanwhile, two-time gold medallist Avani Lekhara and Sidhartha Babu are set to compete in the Mixed 10m Rifle Prone qualification. Medals are anticipated as India continues to excel in multiple events.

Indian shooters Avani Lekhara, Sidhartha Babu, and Sriharsha Devaraddi Ramakrishna were unable to qualify for the finals in the mixed 10m air rifle events at the Paralympic Games. Avani, who recently defended her Paralympic title with a world record, finished 11th in the SH1 event with a total score of 632.8. Sidhartha placed 28th with a score of 628.3. Meanwhile, Sriharsha ranked 26th in the SH2 category, scoring 630.2. Despite strong starts, none of the three athletes advanced to the final round, where only the top eight qualify.

Nitesh Kumar secured India's second badminton medal at the Paris Paralympics 2024 after reaching the SL3 men's singles final. The 29-year-old Indian shuttler, who overcame a leg injury from a 2009 accident, defeated Japan’s Daisuke Fujihara 21-16, 21-12 in the semifinals. Nitesh, an IIT Mandi graduate, will face Great Britain's Daniel Bethell in the final. India is also assured of another medal, as Manisha Ramadass and Thulasimathi Murugesan will compete in the SU5 women's singles semifinals, while Sukant Kadam and Suhas Yathiraj battle in the SL4 semifinals.

On Day 4 of the Paris Paralympics 2024, Manisha Ramadass clinched a semi-final spot in the women’s singles SU5 event, ensuring India’s first medal in Para-Badminton. Ramadass defeated Japan's Toyoda Mamiko with a decisive 21-13, 21-16 victory. She will face compatriot Thulasimathi Murugesan in an all-India semi-final clash. Meanwhile, Indian shuttlers Mandeep Kaur and Palak Kohli were eliminated from the competition after losing their respective quarter-final matches earlier in the day. India has already secured five medals, including one gold, one silver, and three bronze.

On September 1, Day 4 of the Paris Paralympics 2024, Indian athletes Avani Lekhara and Preethi Pal are set to compete in key events. Lekhara, who will team up with Sidharth Banu, will aim for medals in the mixed 10m air rifle Prone SH1 event. Meanwhile, Preethi Pal will race in the women’s 200m T35 event. India is also guaranteed a medal in the men’s badminton singles SL4 category, where Sukant Kadam faces Suhas Yathiraj in the semi-finals. Other competitors include Nitesh Kumar in men’s badminton singles SL3 and Ravi Rongali in men’s shot put.

Indian para-badminton player Sivarajan Solaimalai's incredible athleticism during his match against Hong Kong's Man-kai Chu at the 2024 Paralympics captivated fans worldwide. Competing in the SH6 category, Solaimalai's breathtaking dives across the court, which were captured on video, went viral, showcasing his relentless effort. Fans dubbed him the "flying hero" for his commitment to every point. Despite his heroic display, Solaimalai lost the three-game battle with a final score of 13-21, 21-18, 15-21. "It was a fight to the end," he said, determined to finish his campaign strongly in his next match against Great Britain's Krysten Coombs.