More medals and a big rise around the World
The Indian para sports ecosystem has been growing exponentially over the years, having multiple world championship titles and Paralympic medals across various sports. Historically, India has won 60 medals at the Paralympic Games, but 48 of those were won in just the last two editions, showcasing the country’s rise in this sport. At the 2024 Paris Paralympics, India accounted for almost half (29) of its all-time Paralympic medals, securing a historic first top-20 finish on the medal table. This rise in Indian para sports is not a one-off. The country has regularly been on an upward trend and has shown consistency across tournaments. Historic Asian Para Games India had a phenomenal outing at the 2023 Asian Para Games, surpassing three digits in medal count for the first time with a historic tally of 111 medals, finishing fifth overall. This was a massive increase for India from the last edition, where they had 72 medals, implying the continuous progress across various para sports programmes in India. To explore more opportunities across various sports, click here for …
