Vikrant Shekhawat : Sep 05, 2024, 09:51 PM
Paris Paralympics 2024: India's performance at Paris Paralympics 2024 is breaking new records every day. On the eighth day, Indian para athlete Kapil Parmar added another important medal to India's medal tally by registering a stunning win in the 60kg category of Para-Judo. Kapil defeated Brazil's Ailiton Oliveira by a comfortable margin of 10-0 to win the bronze medal. This was India's 25th medal, and it further boosted the Indian team's medal haul.A new high in India's medal tallyWith this win by Kapil Parmar, India has now reached the 14th position in the medal tally. India has won a total of 25 medals so far, including 5 gold, 9 silver and 11 bronze medals. This performance is much better than Tokyo Paralympics 2020, where India won 19 medals. This rise is a testament to the efforts of Indian athletes and the strong Paralympic sports structure of the country.Kapil Parmar's inspirational journeyKapil Parmar's story is full of inspiration. 24-year-old Kapil, who hails from Madhya Pradesh, showcased his excellence at the Champ-de-Mars Arena. Despite his defeat in the semi-finals, he managed to win the bronze medal on the strength of his dedication and hard work. Kapil had to face defeat in the semi-finals to Ran's S Banitaba Khorram Abadi, but instead of giving up, he was determined to win the bronze medal and achieved that goal.Indian players shine in other events tooIndia has managed to win medals not only in Para-Judo but also in many other events like Para Archery, Para Athletics, Shooting Para, and Para Badminton at Paris Paralympics 2024. In these sports, Indian players have shown their potential brilliantly and brought glory to the country.Future expectationsThere is a possibility of an increase in the number of medals on the eighth day of the Paris Paralympics. The Indian team has shown that they are ready to face any challenge and their hard work and dedication makes the country proud. Hope India performs even better in this Paralympics and succeeds in adding new chapters to history.This journey to Paris Paralympics 2024 is becoming a symbol of new achievements and heights of Indian sports world, and the hard work of every player is making this dream come true.