List of Indian Women Athletes Competing at the Paris Paralympics 2024

The Paris Paralympics 2024 is witnessing an impressive lineup of Indian athletes. With a contingent of 84 participants, including 32 women, India aims to surpass its remarkable performance at the Tokyo 2020 Paralympics, where the nation secured 19 medals.

Indian Women Athletes Competing at the Paris Paralympics 2024

Archery

Sheetal Devi: The 17-year-old armless archer from Jammu is a rising star in para-archery. She will compete in the Women's Individual Compound Open and Mixed Team Compound Open.

Pooja Jatyan: Making history as the first Indian para-archer to win silver in an individual event at the World Championships, Pooja will participate in the Women's Individual Recurve Open and Mixed Team Recurve Open.

Sarita Devi: The 37-year-old from Jammu and Kashmir, a double medallist at the 2022 Asian Para Games, will showcase her skills in the Women's Individual Compound Open and Mixed Team Compound Open.

Shooting

Avani Lekhara: The Tokyo 2020 double champion will compete in three events, aiming to add to her historic medal tally.

Mona Agarwal: Fresh from her gold win at the WSPS Para Shooting World Cup, Mona will participate in three rifle events.

Rubina Francis: Ranked among the world's top 5, Rubina will compete in the Women's 10m Air Pistol SH1 event.

Track and Field

Deepthi Jeevanji: The world record holder in women's 400m T20 category is a strong medal contender.

Preethi Pal: The 23-year-old will compete in the 100m and 200m T35 events.

Bhagyashri Jadhav: The shot putter aims to improve on her Asian Para Games silver medal performance.

Sakshi Kasana: The young discus thrower is set on Paralympic success.

Karamjyoti Dalal: The experienced athlete returns for her second Paralympics in discus throw.

Rakshitha Raju: Making history as India's first qualifier in the Women's 1500-metre T11 event.

Amisha Rawat: The multi-talented athlete will compete in the shot put.

Bhavanaben Chaudhary: The javelin thrower from Gujarat aims to make her mark in Paris.

Simran Sharma: Fresh from her World Championships gold, Simran will compete in the 100m and 200m T12 events.

Kanchan Lakhani: The discus thrower makes her Paralympic debut after impressive national performances.

Badminton

Manasi Joshi: The former World No. 1 aims for gold in the Women's Singles SL3 category.

Mandeep Kaur: The Asian Para Games bronze medallist will compete in the SL3 category.

Manisha Ramadass: The current World No. 1 in the SU5 category is a strong medal contender.

Palak Kohli: Competing in singles and mixed doubles, Palak brings her World Championships experience to Paris.

Thulasimathi Murugesan: The versatile player will participate in both singles and mixed doubles events.

Nithya Sre Sivan: A double bronze medallist at the Asian Para Games, Nithya will compete in singles and mixed doubles SH6 events.

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Table Tennis

Bhavina Hasmukhbai Patel: The Tokyo silver medallist returns, aiming for gold in singles and doubles events.

Sonalben Patel: The Commonwealth Games bronze medallist will compete in singles and doubles.

Other Sports

Prachi Yadav and 26. Pooja Ojha: Trailblazers in para canoe, both aiming for podium finishes.

Jyoti Gaderiya: Set to compete in four para-cycling events, showcasing her versatility.

Kokila Kaushiklate: The three-time national champion represents India in blind judo.

Sakina Khatun and 30. Kasthuri Rajamani: Powerlifters aiming to showcase India's strength on the global stage.

Anita: Partnering in the mixed doubles sculls event in para-rowing.

Aruna Tanwar: India's sole representative in para-taekwondo, returning for her second Paralympics.

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