Tue Sep 17 05:06:39 UTC 2024: ## France Bids Adieu to Paralympics with Spectacular Ceremony, India Finishes with 29 Medals
**Paris, France:** The 2024 Paralympic Games came to a close on Sunday with a dazzling ceremony in Paris, celebrating the achievements of athletes from across the globe. India’s Paralympic contingent left the games with a record medal haul of 29, surpassing their previous best of 19 in the 2020 Tokyo Games.
India’s final medals came on the last day of competition, with Navdeep Singh winning gold in wheelchair tennis and Simranjeet Kaur claiming bronze in badminton. The Indian team’s performance was highlighted by impressive displays in athletics, where athletes like Praveen Kumar, Harvinder Singh, and Dharambir Singh secured gold medals.
Kapil Kumar’s historic bronze medal in judo on Day 8 and Sumit Antil and Nitesh Kumar’s golds on Day 5 further cemented India’s strong showing. The team’s success is a testament to the dedication and perseverance of the athletes and their coaches.
The closing ceremony marked the end of a memorable Paralympic Games, showcasing the power of sport to unite and inspire. India’s record medal tally is a significant achievement, signaling the growth and promise of Paralympic sports in the country.
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