Indian Para Shooting Team Heads to Paris for Paralympics 2024
The Indian Para Shooting team, which had a strong performance at the Tokyo Paralympics by winning two gold, one silver, and one bronze medal, has departed for Paris. The team, consisting of 10 athletes, aims to surpass their previous achievements.
Team Members
The athletes representing India at the Paris Paralympics 2024 in shooting include:
- Manish Narwal
- Amir Ahmad Bhat
- Rudransh Khandelwal
- Avani Lekhara
- Mona Agarwal
- Rubina Francis
- Swaroop Mahavir Unahalkar
- Sidhartha Babu
- Shriharsha Devaraddi
- Nihal Singh
The shooting events are scheduled to commence on August 30 at the renowned Chateauroux Shooting Centre. The athletes have been training rigorously and are confident of making the nation proud once again on the global stage.
Statements
Speaking on behalf of the team, Manish Narwal expressed his excitement: “Our preparations have been intense, and we are eager to give our best shot in Paris. We aim to surpass our previous performance and bring more medals home.”
The Paralympic Committee of India (PCI) is expecting a record-breaking 25 plus medals at the Paris Paralympics, and the performance of the shooting team will have a significant impact on the overall medal tally. The PCI has extended its best wishes to the entire team and is confident that they will continue to inspire the nation with their remarkable achievements.
Doubts Revealed
Para Shooting -: Para Shooting is a sport where athletes with physical disabilities compete in shooting events using rifles or pistols.
Paralympics -: The Paralympics is a major international sports event for athletes with disabilities, similar to the Olympics but for differently-abled athletes.
Tokyo Paralympics -: The Tokyo Paralympics were held in 2021 in Tokyo, Japan, where athletes with disabilities from around the world competed in various sports.
Avani Lekhara -: Avani Lekhara is an Indian para shooter who won a gold medal in the Tokyo Paralympics.
Manish Narwal -: Manish Narwal is another Indian para shooter who also won a gold medal in the Tokyo Paralympics.
Chateauroux Shooting Centre -: The Chateauroux Shooting Centre is a place in France where shooting competitions are held.
Paralympic Committee of India -: The Paralympic Committee of India is an organization that supports and manages Indian athletes who compete in the Paralympics.
