Indian Para-Athletes Gear Up for the Paris Paralympics
The excitement is palpable as the first batch of Indian para-athletes, including the star javelin thrower Sumit Antil, have left for the Paris Paralympics. The contingent is eager to get acclimatized to the conditions and give their best performance at the Games.
The para-athletes will be staying at hotels in Paris for a few days before entering the Games Village on August 25, just three days before the Opening Ceremony. This will give them ample time to adjust to the new environment and prepare themselves for the competition ahead.
The Indian para-athletics team has set a high target for themselves, aiming for at least five gold medals and a total of 12 medals. This would be their best performance in the Paralympics, and the team is determined to achieve this feat.
Sumit Antil: The Star Javelin Thrower
Sumit Antil is one of the most promising para-athletes in India, and he is expected to shine at the Paris Paralympics. He is a world record holder in the F64 category of javelin throw, having thrown the javelin to a distance of 66.90 meters at the 2021 World Para Athletics Championships in Dubai.
Antil, who lost his left leg in a bike accident in 2015, has come a long way since then. He started training in javelin throw in 2018 and has since then made rapid progress. He won a gold medal at the 2019 World Para Athletics Championships in Dubai and is now eyeing a medal at the Paralympics.
The Indian Para-Athletics Team: Aiming High
The Indian para-athletics team is a force to be reckoned with, and they have been performing exceptionally well in recent years. At the 2016 Rio Paralympics, the team won four medals, including two golds. They followed it up with a stellar performance at the 2019 World Para Athletics Championships in Dubai, where they won nine medals, including three golds.
The team is now aiming for their best performance at the Paralympics, with a target of at least five gold medals and a total of 12 medals. The team comprises of some of the best para-athletes in the country, including Devendra Jhajharia, Mariyappan Thangavelu, and Sandeep Chaudhary.
Conclusion
The Indian para-athletes are all set to make their mark at the Paris Paralympics. With the first batch of athletes already in Paris, the team is gearing up for the competition ahead. The para-athletes are determined to give their best performance and make the country proud. We wish them all the best!
