President Droupadi Murmu extended heartfelt congratulations to Indian Paralympians Ajeet Singh, Sundar Singh Gurjar, Sharad Kumar, and Mariyappan Thangavelu for their outstanding performances at the Paris 2024 Paralympics. Their remarkable achievements have significantly contributed to India's success on the global stage.

Ajeet Singh and Sundar Singh Gurjar earned silver and bronze medals, respectively, in the men's javelin throw F46 event. Ajeet's personal best throw of 65.62 meters secured him the silver, while Sundar's season-best throw of 64.96 meters brought him the bronze. Cuban athlete Guillermo, with a throw of 66.14 meters, won the gold.

In a statement, President Murmu praised their dedication and expressed pride in their accomplishments. She also congratulated Sharad Kumar and Mariyappan Thangavelu for their performances in the men's high jump. Sharad won a silver medal with a leap of 1.88 meters, and Mariyappan claimed bronze with a jump of 1.85 meters. American Ezra Frech took the gold with a new Paralympic Record jump of 1.94 meters.

President Murmu emphasized that these achievements showcase sustained excellence and serve as an inspiration to athletes striving for international success. She commended the athletes for their contributions to India's growing medal tally at the Paralympics.

India's Paralympic team has made history in Paris, surpassing their previous record of 19 medals from the Tokyo 2020 Games. The Indian contingent has now secured 20 medals, including three gold, seven silver, and ten bronze, with more events yet to come.

This year's games have seen India send its largest-ever Paralympic team, comprising 84 athletes across 12 sports. This significant increase in participation reflects the country's expanding commitment to para-sports and its growing medal prospects.

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