India concluded the Paris Paralympics 2024 with a record 29 medals—seven gold, nine silver, and 13 bronze. The final event saw Navdeep Singh winning gold in men's javelin throw F41 classification after a disqualification elevated him from silver. India’s performance secured 18th place overall, surpassing nations like Switzerland and Belgium. In track-and-field alone, India earned 17 medals, including four gold. Simran also added a bronze in the women's 200m (T12) event. China's dominance with 208 medals highlights India’s significant progress, and hopes are high for the 2028 Los Angeles Games.

For the first time in 22 years, none of the "Big Three" in men's tennis—Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal, or Roger Federer—have won a Grand Slam in a calendar year. Djokovic's early exit at the US Open, following Nadal's injury absence and Federer's retirement, marks the end of an era that has dominated tennis since 2003. The last time this happened was in 2002 when players like Pete Sampras and Lleyton Hewitt were among the champions. With the rise of new talents like Carlos Alcaraz, men's tennis is set for a new generation of champions.

The Paris Paralympics 2024 concluded with a vibrant closing ceremony at Stade de France, featuring a spectacular performance by top DJs. India celebrated a historic achievement, securing a record 29 medals, including 7 golds, 9 silvers, and 13 bronzes. Flagbearers Harvinder Singh and Preethi Pal led the parade, symbolizing India's outstanding performance. Singh, the first Indian archer to win Paralympic gold, and Pal, who won two bronze medals, highlighted India’s success. The Games, which faced challenging weather, saw the Paralympic Flame passed to Los Angeles for the 2028 Games.

Mahavir Phogat, uncle of wrestler Vinesh Phogat, expressed disappointment over his niece's decision to join politics instead of focusing on the 2028 Olympics. Vinesh, recently fielded by Congress for the Julana Assembly seat in Haryana, had earlier retired from wrestling after being disqualified from the Paris Olympics. Mahavir, a former wrestler and Dronacharya awardee, shared that he had hoped Vinesh would pursue another Olympic gold. He emphasized that her decision to enter politics was independent of her participation in the wrestlers' protest against Brij Bhushan Singh. Mahavir’s daughter, Babita Phogat, had joined BJP in 2019.

India’s para athletes delivered an outstanding performance at the Paris 2024 Paralympics, achieving their best-ever medal tally. Notably, several athletes won medals in their maiden Paralympic appearance. Nitesh Kumar secured gold in men’s badminton (SL3), while Preethi Pal clinched two bronze medals in women’s athletics (100m and 200m T35). Other debut medalists included Mona Agarwal (bronze, shooting), Thulasimathi Murugesan (silver, badminton), Manisha Ramadass (bronze, badminton), and more. India's impressive haul at the Games included seven gold, nine silver, and 13 bronze medals, marking a historic achievement for the nation.

Indian athlete Navdeep Singh clinched gold in the men's javelin throw F41 final at the Paris Paralympics after Iranian athlete Sadegh Beit Sayah was disqualified for displaying a controversial flag. Initially winning silver, Navdeep's medal was upgraded after the disqualification, marking India's 7th gold in the Paralympic Games. Emotional over the Iranian's disqualification and seeing him in tears, Navdeep hugged and consoled his opponent. Reflecting on his achievement, Navdeep expressed pride in making India proud, revealing his surprise at throwing a personal best of 47.32 meters, significantly exceeding his training distances.

A heartwarming video of a 13-year-old girl from Loidhar village, Jammu & Kashmir, training in archery has gone viral. The young archer, who has no arms and legs, is training under the same coach, Kuldeep Vedwan, who trained India’s Paralympics 2024 star Sheetal Devi. Inspired by Sheetal’s success, the determined teenager uses a specially designed prosthetic bow for para-archery. Sheetal Devi, who won a bronze medal in the mixed team compound event at the Paris Paralympics, has become a beacon of hope for the young archer and others across India.

India concluded the Paris Paralympics 2024 with a remarkable tally of 29 medals, surpassing their previous record. The haul includes 7 gold, 9 silver, and 13 bronze medals. Notable performances include Avani Lekhara’s gold in shooting and Sumit Antil’s gold in men’s javelin throw F64. Navdeep Singh’s silver in men’s javelin F41 was upgraded to gold, adding a final highlight to the Games. Despite missing the 30-medal mark, India improved on their Tokyo 2020 performance, where they won 19 medals and ranked 24th. India is set to finish 18th in the overall medal tally.

Indian boxer Deepali Thapa made history by becoming the first Asian schoolgirl champion at the Asian Championships in Al Ain, UAE. Competing in the 33kg category, Thapa defeated Kazakhstan's Anelya Ordabek and Ukraine's Liudmyla Vasylchenko to secure the title. India's exceptional performance included seven female titles, with victories by Bhoomi (35kg), Nischal Sharma (37kg), and Rakhi (43kg). Despite a loss by Laxmi Manjunath Lamani (40kg), India’s dominance was evident among participants from 26 nations, solidifying their position in Asian women’s boxing.

Wrestler-turned-politician Vinesh Phogat, now with Congress, called for sedition charges against those who celebrated her Olympic setback, stating, "They disrespected the nation." After her first political rally in Julana, Haryana, Phogat responded to former BJP MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh’s claim that her Olympic failure was divine punishment. Disqualified from the Paris Olympics for being overweight, Phogat emphasized that her medal represented the nation, not just herself. She criticized BJP leaders for their lack of support and expressed gratitude to Congress for standing by her during difficult times.