As the Paris 2024 Paralympics kick off, the excitement is building for India's largest-ever contingent of para-athletes. Following a less-than-stellar performance at the Olympics, where India secured six medals but no gold, the nation is now pinning its hopes on the Paralympic Games to bring home a better haul.

India's campaign at the Paralympics will run from August 28 to September 9, with 84 athletes competing across 12 sports. Leading the charge is a formidable 38-member para athletics team, including Tokyo 2020 para javelin champion Sumit Antil. This team, representing nearly half of India's total contingent, will participate in 12 medal events, aiming to build on the country's historic success.

At the Tokyo 2020 Paralympics, India achieved a record-breaking 19 medals, including five golds. With a larger contingent and participation in more sports, India is optimistic about surpassing this achievement in Paris 2024.

In addition to para athletics, India has a strong presence in para badminton and para shooting, with 13 and 10 athletes respectively, aiming for podium finishes. The Games also mark India's debut in para cycling, para judo, and para rowing, showcasing the country's expanding involvement in Paralympic sports.

When to Watch the Indian Contingent in Action: The Paralympics are set to start on August 28, with events beginning as early as 1:30 AM IST. India's events will start from August 29.

Where to Watch the Paralympics 2024 Live: All 549 events from the Paris 2024 Paralympics will be streamed live for free in India on Olympics.com. While no Indian TV channels will broadcast the events live, select highlights will be available on the Sports18 channel.

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