In 2024, Indian sports have seen remarkable achievements and successes across various disciplines. Here are some of the significant highlights:
Paris Paralympics 2024
Indian para-athletes made history at the Paris Paralympics, securing a total of 29 medals, including seven golds. This performance marked India's most successful Paralympic campaign to date. Key highlights include:
Sumit Antil: Won gold in the men's javelin throw.
Avani Lekhara: Secured gold in the women's 10m air rifle shooting.
Nitesh Kumar: Achieved gold in the men's high jump.
Indian Sports Honours 2024
The Indian Sports Honours 2024 celebrated excellence in Indian sports, recognizing outstanding achievements across various sports. Notable honorees included:
India concluded the Paris Olympics with six medals, including one silver and five bronze, falling just short of the record seven medals from Tokyo 2020. Key achievements include:
Neeraj Chopra: Added a silver medal to his gold from Tokyo 2020 in the men's javelin throw.
Lakshya Sen: Became the first Indian shuttler to reach the semi-finals in a men's badminton event at the Olympics.
Manika Batra: Became the first Indian table tennis player to progress to the pre-quarterfinals of the Olympic Games.
These achievements highlight the growing prowess of Indian athletes on the global stage and underscore the nation's potential in various sports disciplines.
