(Updated) Paris Paralympics Medal Tally 2024, Day 8: Who is leading the Total Medal Count? Check Here

Paralympic Medal Tally 2024: September 5th is poised to be an extraordinary day at the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games, filled with thrilling moments and unforgettable achievements. Paralympic champions will be crowned in 11 captivating sports, including Para archery, Para athletics, and more, showcasing the incredible talent and dedication of these exceptional athletes.

Meanwhile, the iconic Eiffel Tower will provide a stunning backdrop for the blind football semifinals, while sitting volleyball and wheelchair basketball semi-finals will also take centre stage, ensuring a day of non-stop excitement. With 15 sports in action, the City of Lights will shine bright with world-class athleticism, creating an electrifying atmosphere that will leave a lasting impression.

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Paris 2024 Paralympics — Medals Tally (Top 10 Countries and India)

China continues to dominate the medal tally. Meanwhile, India is on a record-breaking run as they have accumulated 24 medals so far with 5 of them being gold, 9 Silver and 10 bronze medals, Here is the medal table:

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Harvinder Singh and Pooja Jatyan are set to participate in the mixed team recurve archery event, while Mona Agarwal and Sidhartha Babu compete in the shooting events. Both teams are progressing through the elimination stages, and should they qualify, they could have medal matches later tonight. Here is the complete schedule:

Meanwhile, in the shooting competition, Mona Agarwal—who already secured a bronze in Paris—will join Sidhartha Babu in the mixed R6 50m rifle Prone SH1 qualification event. If they qualify, both shooters will also compete in the finals later today.

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Which countries are leading the overall medal count?

China continued their stranglehold over the Paralympic medal standings, with their dominance reinforced by an astonishing haul of 62 gold alongside 46 silver and 27 bronze medals. Their incredible total of 135 medals cemented their place at number one.

Great Britain closely followed in second, having collected 33 gold, 25 silver and 16 bronze for a commendable sum of 74 medals. Consistently strong showings have kept them firmly amongst the elite nations over numerous Games.

Ranked third were the United States, boasting an admirably balanced returns of 25 gold, 26 silver and 12 bronze for a complete medal count of 63. Success across the full spectrum highlighted their versatility and strength in depth.

Claiming a disproportionately lofty place of fourth despite relatively few medals through the compelling force of their 16 golds, 7 silvers and 5 bronzes for a total of 28, the Netherlands exemplified the power of gold.

As hosts, France occupied the fifth slot with 15 gold, 17 silver and 18 bronze for 50 medals in total. Both intrinsic talent and the stimulus of home support were reflected in their creditable showing.

Climbing to 13th, India continued progress on the world stage through notable achievements including 5 golds, 9 silvers and 10 bronzes for 24 medals. Particularly encouraging were the advances evident in the silver and bronze categories.

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List of Indian Athletes with medals so far in the Paris Paralympics 2024?

The Paris 2024 Paralympics, held from August 28 to September 8, witnessed a historic participation of 84 Indian para-athletes, marking a significant increase from the previous Games. India is proudly competing in 12 disciplines, a notable expansion from the nine disciplines represented at Tokyo 2020. Notably, Indian athletes are making their debut in three new sports: para cycling, para rowing, and blind judo. The Indian contingent has already showcased impressive performances, making the nation proud at the prestigious event in the French capital. Here is the complete list:

Avani Lekhara made history by becoming the first Indian woman to clinch two gold medals at the Paralympic Games, successfully defending her title in the women's 10m air rifle standing SH1 shooting event with a remarkable world record score. This achievement was further sweetened by Mona Agarwal's bronze medal win, marking a milestone as the first-ever double podium finish for India in a single Paralympic event.

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