Indian badminton players Thulasimathi Murugesan and Manisha Ramadass secured their first Paralympics medals in the women’s singles SU5 category on Monday. Thulasimathi, the top seed, fought valiantly but lost 17-21, 10-21 to China's defending champion Yang Qiuxia in the final, claiming the silver medal. On an adjacent court, second seed Manisha Ramadass dominated Denmark’s Cathrine Rosengren, winning 21-12, 21-8 to secure the bronze. The SU5 category features athletes with upper limb impairments. These victories follow Nitesh Kumar’s historic badminton gold in the SL3 category for India at the Paris Paralympics.

Sayani Das, a 26-year-old open water swimmer from Bengal, has become the first Indian woman to swim across the North Channel. On August 30, she completed the 38km swim from Donaghadee in Northern Ireland to Portpatrick in Scotland in 13 hours and 22 minutes. This swim is part of the Oceans Seven challenge, which includes seven of the world’s most difficult open water swims. Das has previously completed the English Channel, Catalina Channel, Molokai Channel, and Cook Strait. The North Channel is known for its cold temperatures, averaging 13°C. Sayani, who began preparing for this swim in 2022, has now conquered five of the seven channels required for the Oceans Seven challenge.

India made history at the Paris Paralympics 2024 as 17-year-old archer Sheetal Devi and her teammate Rakesh Kumar secured a bronze medal in the mixed team compound archery event. This marks only the second archery medal for India in Paralympic history. Sheetal, who is the only female armless athlete in this year's Paralympics, became a global sensation with her performance. After a heartbreaking loss in the semifinals, the duo staged a remarkable comeback to defeat Italy's Eleonora Sarti and Matteo Bonacina with a close 156-155 victory. Their achievement is a significant milestone for Indian archery on the world stage.

Preethi Pal, 23, from Uttar Pradesh, has made history by becoming the first Indian to win two Paralympic bronze medals in track athletics. Born with a physical disability, Preethi wore callipers for 8 years before taking up athletics at 17. She trained under coach Gajender Singh in Delhi and won bronze medals in the 100m and 200m T35 events at the Paris Paralympics, setting a personal best time of 14.21s in the 100m. Preethi's achievement marks a milestone for Indian athletics and demonstrates her remarkable determination and resilience in overcoming physical challenges to succeed at the international level.

Sumit Antil makes history with back-to-back Paralympics gold medals in javelin throw. The Indian sensation broke his own record twice, first with a 69.11m throw and then with a stunning 70.59m, leaving the competition behind. Antil's dominance was evident from the start, with his first throw setting the tone. He further solidified his lead with a 69.04m throw in his fifth attempt. With this win, Antil improves upon his Tokyo record of 68.55m, cementing his position as a top athlete. His remarkable performance brings home another gold medal for India, making it a proud moment for the nation.

India’s javelin star Sumit Antil won his second consecutive Paralympics gold with a record-breaking performance in Paris on September 2. Antil, who had won gold in Tokyo with a 68.55m throw, surpassed his own record twice, first with a 69.11m throw and then a stunning 70.59m throw. Despite strong competition from Sri Lanka's Dulan Kodithuwakku, Sumit maintained his dominance. India’s medal tally at the Paris Paralympics now stands at 14, with 3 gold, 5 silver, and 6 bronze. Meanwhile, fellow Indian competitors Sandeep and Sanjay fell short, finishing 4th and 7th respectively.

Indian businessman Anand Mahindra has promised to fulfill his commitment to armless archer Sheetal Devi, who impressed the world with her performance at the Paris Paralympics 2024. Despite not winning a medal in the compound women’s open category, Sheetal's courage and determination won widespread admiration. Mahindra reminded her of the promise he made a year ago, offering her a customized car when she turns 18. Sheetal, who uses her toes to draw arrows, narrowly lost to Tokyo silver medalist Mariana Zuniga in the pre-quarterfinals.

At the Paris Paralympics 2024, 17-year-old para archer Sheetal Devi made headlines with a stunning bullseye shot in the women’s individual compound archery event. Despite her impressive start and breaking the world record with a score of 703, Sheetal lost narrowly to Chile’s Zuniga Mariana, missing the knockout stages. Her bullseye video went viral, capturing the attention of football star Jules Kounde and former cricketer Harbhajan Singh. Sheetal, a former Asian Para Games gold medalist, has been celebrated globally for her remarkable achievements and inspiring performance.

India’s Nitesh Kumar won the gold medal in men's singles SL3 badminton at the Paris Paralympics 2024 after defeating Great Britain’s Daniel Bethell in a thrilling three-game final. Nitesh took the first game 21-14, but Bethell fought back to win the second game 18-21. In a tense decider, Nitesh narrowly triumphed 23-21 to claim India’s first-ever badminton gold at the Paralympics. This victory adds to India's growing medal tally at the games, following previous successes in athletics and other sports. Nitesh’s achievement marks a historic moment for Indian para-badminton.

Yogesh Kathuniya secured his second successive silver medal in the Discus Throw F56 event at the Paris Paralympics on September 2, 2024. Kathuniya, who achieved a season-best throw of 42.22 meters, finished behind Brazil’s Claudiney Batista dos Santos, who set a new Paralympic record with 46.86 meters. This marks Kathuniya’s second silver in a row, following his success at the Tokyo Paralympics. Despite being wheelchair-bound due to Guillain–Barré syndrome, Kathuniya has made remarkable strides in para athletics, including setting a world record and winning multiple medals at international championships.