7 Indian Athletes to Watch Out for at the Paris Paralympics

The Paris Paralympics are just around the corner, and India is sending a strong contingent of athletes to compete in various events. These athletes have overcome their disabilities and turned them into their special abilities, making them an inspiration to many. Here are seven Indian athletes to watch out for at the Paris Paralympics:

1. Avani Lekhara

Avani Lekhara is a 19-year-old shooter from Rajasthan who will be making her debut at the Paralympics. She has already made a name for herself by winning a gold medal at the World Shooting Para Sport World Cup in 2019. Avani will be competing in the R2 (women’s 10m air rifle standing SH1) event at the Paris Paralympics.

2. Devendra Jhajharia

Devendra Jhajharia is a javelin thrower from Rajasthan who has already won two gold medals at the Paralympics. He won his first gold medal at the Athens Paralympics in 2004 and his second at the Rio Paralympics in 2016. Devendra will be looking to add another gold medal to his collection at the Paris Paralympics.

3. Mariyappan Thangavelu

Mariyappan Thangavelu is a high jumper from Tamil Nadu who won a gold medal at the Rio Paralympics in 2016. He had to overcome many obstacles to reach this level of success, including losing his father at a young age and being born with a deformity in his right leg. Mariyappan will be looking to defend his gold medal at the Paris Paralympics.

4. Manish Narwal

Manish Narwal is a 19-year-old shooter from Haryana who will be making his debut at the Paralympics. He has already made a name for himself by winning a gold medal at the World Shooting Para Sport World Cup in 2019. Manish will be competing in the P4 (mixed 50m pistol SH1) event at the Paris Paralympics.

5. Bhavina Patel

Bhavina Patel is a table tennis player from Gujarat who will be making her debut at the Paralympics. She has already made a name for herself by winning a silver medal at the Asian Para Table Tennis Championships in 2017. Bhavina will be competing in the TT6-10 (women’s singles) event at the Paris Paralympics.

6. Nishad Kumar

Nishad Kumar is a high jumper from Uttar Pradesh who won a silver medal at the World Para Athletics Championships in 2019. He will be looking to continue his good form at the Paris Paralympics and win a medal for India.

7. Praveen Kumar

Praveen Kumar is a high jumper from Haryana who won a silver medal at the World Para Athletics Championships in 2019. He will be looking to continue his good form at the Paris Paralympics and win a medal for India.

These seven Indian athletes have overcome barriers of disability and made them their special abilities. They have worked hard to reach this level of success and will be looking to make their country proud at the Paris Paralympics.