Sumit and Bhagyashri flag-bearers for Paris Paralympics 2024

Sumit Antil and Bhagyashri Jadhav are joint flag-bearers for the Paris 2024 Paralympics. Antil is a two-time world champion and world record holder in javelin throw, and Jadhav is a silver medalist in women's shot put.

Flag Bearers and Their Achievements

Sumit Antil and Bhagyashri Jadhav named joint flag-bearers for Paris 2024 Paralympics

Sumit Antil (25 years old):

- Reigning javelin throw Paralympic champion in men's F64 category
- Two-time world champion and world record holder
- Gold medalist at Tokyo 2020 Paralympics and 2023 World Championships
- Set world record of 73.29m at 2022 Asian Para Games

Bhagyashri Jadhav (39 years old):

- Silver medalist in women's shot put F34 category at Asian Para Games
- Finalist at Tokyo 2020 Paralympics (7th place)
- Silver medalist at 2024 World Para Athletics Championships

India's Paralympic Contingent and Milestones

Largest-ever Indian contingent with 84 athletes (32 women)
Competing in 12 sports, up from 54 athletes in Tokyo 2020
First-time participation in para cycling, para rowing, and blind judo
Aiming to surpass the 19-medal haul from Tokyo 2020
Opening ceremony on August 28, 2024; games conclude on September 8

India's historical Paralympic performance:

- Total 31 medals: 9 gold, 12 silver, 10 bronze
- Most successful outing: Tokyo 2020 (19 medals)
- First medalist: Murlikant Petkar (1972, swimming)
- First female medalist: Deepa Malik (2016, shot put)
- First female gold medalist: Avani Lekhara (2020, shooting)

Paris 2024 Paralympics Overview

17th Summer Paralympics for disabled athletes
Dates: August 28 to September 8, 2024
Organized by the International Paralympics Committee
22 sports in total
Mascot: Paralympic Phryge (based on Phrygian cap, symbolizing liberty)
Motto: "Games Wide Open"
Follows the 33rd Summer Olympics (ended August 11, 2024)

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