Indian para-athletes scripted history at the Paris Paralympics, winning 29 medals, 10 more than their previous best tally from Tokyo. When the Indian contingent suffered from the curse of near-misses in the Olympics,

The reason India can’t win is nepotism. A sportsperson is not picked for talent alone but also for contacts and financial strength. The ill effects of politics in sports is another hindrance to not only beating China but also other countries.

India's Paralympians excelled in Paris, winning 29 medals, surpassing Tokyo's 19. Athletics led with 17 medals, showcasing India's growing prowess.

India's para athletes shone at the Paris Paralympics with a record haul of 29 medals, including seven golds. Key highlights include Yogesh Kathuniya’s season-best discus throw and Praveen Kumar’s high jump gold.

Pooja Ojha failed to finish inside the top-three to miss the final berth of the women's kayak single 200m KL1 sprint canoeing event, bringing an end to India's record-breaking campaign at the Paralympics here on Sunday.