The Paris Paralympics 2024 is set to be a monumental event, showcasing the remarkable talent and resilience of para-athletes from around the world. For India, this event marks a significant moment in its journey toward becoming a powerhouse in Paralympic sports. With a larger contingent and heightened expectations, India is gearing up to make a substantial impact on the global stage.
India’s Growing Paralympic Movement
Key Athletes to Watch
As India prepares for Paris 2024, several key athletes are emerging as strong contenders for medals. Among them is Avani Lekhara, who made history at the Tokyo Games by becoming the first Indian woman to win a gold medal in shooting at the Paralympics. She is expected to lead the charge in shooting events once again.
Another athlete to watch is Pramod Bhagat, the reigning world champion and gold medalist in para-badminton. His remarkable performance in Tokyo has established him as one of the top para-shuttlers globally, and he is eager to defend his title in Paris.
In athletics, Sumit Antil, who set a world record in javelin throw at the Tokyo Paralympics, is preparing for another gold-winning performance. His dedication and training are seen as key factors in maintaining India’s dominance in para-athletics.
The Impact of the Paris Paralympics
The Paris Paralympics 2024 is more than just a sporting event; it represents a platform for social change and empowerment. For India, the participation of its para-athletes on this global stage is an opportunity to promote inclusivity and inspire millions. The achievements of these athletes challenge societal norms and prove that disability is not a barrier to success.
As India marches toward the Paris Paralympics 2024, the nation’s hopes rest on its para-athletes to deliver exceptional performances. Their journey is not just about winning medals but also about breaking barriers, changing perceptions, and inspiring future generations.
Schedule
August 28, Wednesday
August 29, Thursday
Para Badminton
Mixed doubles group stage 12:00 PM onwards
Men’s singles group stage 12:00 PM onwards
Women’s singles group stage 12:00 PM onwards
Para Swimming
Men’s 50m freestyle S10 1:00 PM onwards
Para Table Tennis
Women’s doubles 1:30 PM onwards
Men’s doubles 1:30 PM onwards
Mixed doubles 1:30 PM onwards
Para Taekwondo
Women’s K4447kg 1:30 PM onwards
Para Shooting
Women’s 10m air rifle standing SH1 preevent training 2:30 PM
Mixed 10m air rifle standing SH2 preevent training 4:00 PM
Men’s 10m air pistol SH1 preevent training 5:45 PM
Para Cycling
Women’s C13 3000m individual pursuit qualifying 4:25 PM
Para Archery
Women’s individual compound open ranking round 4:30 PM
Men’s individual recurve open ranking round 4:30 PM
Men’s individual compound open ranking round 8:30 PM
Women’s individual recurve open ranking round 8:30 PM
August 30, Friday
Para Taekwondo
Women’s K4447kg gold medal contest 12:04 AM
Para Badminton
Women’s singles group stage 12:00 PM onwards
Men’s singles group stage 12:00 PM onwards
Mixed doubles group stage 7:30 PM onwards
Para Archery
Women’s individual compound open round of 32 12:30 PM onwards
Men’s individual compound open round of 32 7:00 PM onwards
Para Shooting
Women’s 10m air rifle standing SH1 qualification 12:30 PM
Men’s 10m air pistol SH1 qualification 2:30 PM
Women’s 10m air rifle standing SH1 final 3:15 PM
Mixed 10m air rifle standing SH2 qualification 5:00 PM
Men’s 10m air pistol SH1 final 5:30 PM
Women’s 10m air pistol SH2 pre-event training 7:00 PM
Mixed 10m air rifle standing SH2 final 7:45 PM
Men’s 10m air rifle standing SH1 pre-event training 8:30 PM
Para Athletics
Women’s discus throw F55 final 1:30 PM
Women’s 100m T35 final 4:39 PM
Para Table Tennis
Men’s doubles quarterfinals 1:30 PM onwards
Women’s doubles quarterfinals 1:30 PM onwards
Mixed doubles quarterfinals 1:30 PM onwards
Para Rowing
Mixed doubles sculls PR3 heats 3:00 PM
Para Cycling
Men’s C2 3000m individual pursuit qualifying 4:24 PM
Men’s C2 3000m individual pursuit final bronze 7:11 PM
Men’s C2 3000m individual pursuit final gold 7:19 PM
August 31, Saturday
Para Athletics
Men’s shot put F37 final 12:20 AM
Men’s javelin throw F57 final 10:30 PM
Para Shooting
Men’s 10m air rifle standing SH1 qualification 1:00 PM
Women’s 10m air pistol SH1 qualification 3:30 PM
Men’s 10m air rifle standing SH1 final 3:45 PM
Mixed 10m air rifle prone SH2 preevent training 5:30 PM
Women’s 10m air pistol SH1 final 6:15 PM
Mixed 10m air rifle prone SH1 preevent training 7:00 PM
Para Cycling
Women’s C13 500m time trial qualifying 1:30 PM
Men’s C13 1000m time trial qualifying 1:49 PM
Women’s C13 500m time trial final 5:05 PM
Men’s C13 1000m time trial final 5:32 PM
Para Table Tennis
Women’s doubles WD10 semifinals 1:30 PM onwards
Women’s doubles WD10 gold medal match 10:45 PM
Para Rowing
Mixed doubles sculls PR3 repechages 2:40 PM
Para Archery
Women’s individual compound open round of 16 7:00 PM onwards
Women’s individual compound open quarterfinals 9:16 PM onwards
Women’s individual compound open semifinals 10:14 PM onwards
Para Badminton
Mixed doubles semifinals 7:30 PM onwards
September 1, Sunday
Para Badminton
Men’s singles semifinals 12:00 PM onwards
Women’s singles semifinals 12:00 PM onwards
Finals matches 10:10 PM onwards
Para Shooting
Mixed 10m air rifle prone SH1 qualification 1:00 PM
Mixed 10m air rifle prone SH2 qualification 3:00 PM
Mixed 25m pistol SH1 preevent training 4:00 PM
Mixed 10m air rifle prone SH1 final 4:30 PM
Mixed 10m air rifle prone SH2 final 6:30 PM
Para Athletics
Women’s 1500m T11 round 1 1:40 PM
Men’s shot put F40 final 3:09 PM
Men’s high jump T47 final 10:58 PM
Women’s 200m T35 final 11:08 PM
Para Rowing
Mixed doubles sculls PR3 final B 2:00 PM
Mixed doubles sculls PR3 final A 3:40 PM
Para Archery
Men’s individual compound open round of 16 7:00 PM onwards
Men’s individual compound open quarterfinals 9:16 PM onwards
Men’s individual compound open semifinals 10:24 PM onwards
Men’s individual compound open bronze medal match 11:13 PM
Men’s individual compound open gold medal match 11:30 PM
Para Table Tennis
Women’s singles round of 32 10:30 PM onwards
Women’s singles round of 16 10:30 PM onwards
September 2, Monday
Para Shooting
Mixed 25m pistol SH1 qualification precision 12:30 PM
Women’s 50m rifle 3 positions SH1 preevent training 12:30 PM
Men’s 50m rifle 3 positions SH1 preevent training 12:30 PM
Mixed 25m pistol SH1 qualification rapid 4:30 PM
Mixed 25m pistol SH1 final 8:15 PM
Para Athletics
Men’s discus throw F56 final 1:35 PM
Women’s 1500m T11 final 1:40 PM
Men’s javelin throw F64 final 10:30 PM
Women’s discus throw F53 final 10:34 PM
Women’s 400m T20 round 1 11:50 PM
Para Table Tennis
Women’s singles round of 32 1:30 PM onwards
Women’s singles round of 16 1:30 PM onwards
Para Archery
Mixed team compound open round of 16 7:00 PM onwards
Mixed team compound open quarterfinals 8:20 PM onwards
Mixed team compound open semifinals 9:40 PM onwards
Mixed team compound open bronze medal match 10:35 PM
Mixed team compound open gold medal match 10:55 PM
Para Badminton
Finals matches 8:00 PM onwards
September 3, Tuesday
Para Archery
Women’s individual recurve open round of 32 12:30 PM onwards
Women’s individual recurve open round
Women’s individual recurve open quarterfinals 8:30 PM onwards
Women’s individual recurve open quarterfinals 8:30 PM onwards
Women’s individual recurve open semifinals 9:38 PM onwards
Women’s individual recurve open bronze medal match 10:27 PMWomen’s individual recurve open gold medal match 10:44 PM
Para Shooting
Women’s 50m air rifle 3 positions SH1 qualification 1:00 PM
Men’s 50m air rifle 3 positions SH1 qualification 1:00 PM
Mixed 50m rifle prone SH2 preevent training 4:15 PM
Mixed 50m pistol SH1 preevent training 6:00 PM
Women’s 50m air rifle 3 positions SH1 final 7:30 PM
Para Athletics
Women’s shot put F34 final 2:26 PM
Women’s 400m T20 final 10:38 PM
Men’s high jump T63 final 11:40 PM
Para Table Tennis
Women’s singles round of 16/quarterfinals/semifinals 1:30 PM onwards
Men’s singles round of 16/quarterfinals/semifinals 1:30 PM onwards
September 4, Wednesday
Para Athletics
Men’s javelin throw F46 final 12:10 AM
Men’s shot put F46 final 1:35 PM
Women’s shot put F46 final 3:16 PM
Men’s club throw F51 final 10:50 PM
Women’s 100m T12 round 1 – 11:00 PM
Para Cycling
Women’s C1-3 road time trial – 11:30 AM onwards
Para Archery
Men’s individual recurve open round of 32 – 12:30 PM onwards
The Indian government and sports organizations are providing training camps, financial support, advanced coaching, and sports science services to help prepare athletes for the Paris Paralympics 2024.