September 16, 2024 3:34 PM

Paris Paralympics: Sumit, Bhagyashri lead India to vibrant welcome in opening ceremony

The Paris Paralympic Games were officially inaugurated with a grand opening ceremony at the iconic Avenue des Champs-Elysees and then on the Place de la Concorde, marking the beginning of an exciting chapter in Paralympic sports history. In a moment of pride for India, para-athletes Sumit Antil and Bhagyashri Jadhav led the Indian contingent, which is the largest ever in the nation's Paralympic history with 84 athletes in 12 different sports. Sumit Antil, who won gold in javelin at the Tokyo 2...