Paris Paralympics day 7 medals tally: India bags 5 gold, China stays in the lead with 135 medals; USA, Britain and Brazil catching up

NEW DELHI: Dharambir and Pranav Soorma, two Indian para-athletes, continued the nation's streak of double podium finishes by securing gold and silver medals, respectively, in the men's club throw F51 final at the ongoing Paris Paralympics.

This achievement brought India's medal count to an impressive 24, comprising five gold, nine silver, and 10 bronze. The Indian team is now just one medal shy of reaching the 25-medal goal set by Devendra Jhajharia, the President of the Paralympic Committee of India (PCI).

Dharambir's exceptional throw not only earned him the gold medal but also equalled India's gold medal tally from the Tokyo Paralympics three years prior. His throw of 34.92m shattered the Asian Record, establishing a new standard in the event.

Pranav, Dharambir's teammate, came close to matching his performance but ultimately fell short. He claimed the silver medal with a throw of 34.59m, a commendable effort despite not surpassing Dharambir's mark.

Interestingly, the podium positions at the Paris Paralympics were a reversal of the results from the previous year's Para Asian Games. In that competition, it was Pranav who emerged victorious with the gold medal, while Dharambir had to settle for the silver.

Harvinder Singh, the 33-year-old Indian archer, made history by securing the first-ever gold medal for India in archery at the Paralympics. In a commanding performance, Singh defeated Lukasz Ciszek of Poland in a one-sided final with a score of 6-0 (28-24, 28-27, 29-25).

Singh's journey to the top of the podium began three years ago at the Tokyo Paralympics, where he clinched a bronze medal after losing to Kevin Mather of the USA in the semifinals. This time, he left no room for doubt, showcasing his exceptional skills and determination to outclass his Polish opponent.

China leads the Paralympic medal table with an impressive haul of 62 gold, 46 silver, and 27 bronze medals, making a total of 135. Their dominance, particularly in gold medals, secures their top position.

Great Britain ranks second, securing 33 gold, 25 silver, and 16 bronze medals, bringing their total to 74. Their consistent performance keeps them among the top contenders.

The United States comes in third, winning 25 gold, 26 silver, and 12 bronze medals, for a total of 63. Their balance across all categories highlights their strong presence.

The Netherlands takes fourth place with 16 gold, 7 silver, and 5 bronze medals, totaling 28. Despite fewer overall medals, their gold count pushes them higher in the ranking.

France, the host country, ranks fifth with 15 gold, 17 silver, and 18 bronze medals, totaling 50. Their strong overall showing reflects both talent and home advantage.

India ranks 13th with a total of 24 medals, including 5 gold, 9 silver, and 10 bronze. Their performance shows significant growth, especially in silver and bronze categories.

Paralympics Medal Tally 2024 Table ( Updated )