The Paris 2024 Paralympics have been a groundbreaking event for India, with a record 84 para-athletes representing the country across 12 disciplines. India has already surpassed its previous medal tally, making this its most successful Paralympics in history.
The Indian contingent at the Paris 2024 Paralympics has made the country proud with its exceptional performances. These athletes are an inspiration to millions, demonstrating that with hard work and dedication, anything is possible. Congratulations to all the medal winners!
In a groundbreaking moment for Indian sports, the country has announced its largest-ever contingent for the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games, scheduled to take place from August 28 to September 8. A staggering 84 athletes will represent India, surpassing the previous record of 54 athletes sent to the Tokyo 2020 Paralympics.
R4 – Mixed 10m air rifle standing, R5 – Mixed 10m air rifle prone
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Mahavir Unhalkar
Para Shooting
R1 – Men’s 10m air rifle standing
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Rubina Francis
Para Shooting
P2 – Women’s 10m air pistol
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Suyash Jadhav
Para Swimming
Men’s 50m butterfly
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Sonalben Patel
Para Table Tennis
Women’s singles – WS3, Women’s doubles – WD10
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Bhavinaben Patel
Para Table Tennis
Women’s singles – WS4, Women’s doubles – WD10
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Aruna
Para Taekwondo
Women 47kg
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The Indian Paralympic contingent’s historic size and scope are a promising sign for the country’s growing presence in the international sports arena. As these talented athletes prepare to take the stage in Paris, we can’t help but feel a sense of pride and excitement for what’s to come.
The Olympic symbol is commonly known throughout the world as the Olympic rings. In 1913, Pierre de Coubertin, the inventor of the modern day Olympics, designed the Olympic symbol – the Olympic rings.
“These five rings represent the five parts of the world now won over to the cause of olympism and ready to accept its fecund rivalries. What is more, the six colours thus combined reproduce those of all nations without exception” – Pierre de Coubertin, Founder of the Olympic Movement and the designer of the symbol.
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The five interlocking rings coloured blue, red, black, green, and yellow on a white background represent the five continents united by the Olympics. Each colour represents the colours present in every nation’s flag. No ring colour represents a particular continent. Additionally, the five interlaced rings must be of equal dimensions, representing the idea that all continents are equal at the Games.
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The Olympic rings have been used in every summer and winter Games since 1920 and have remained relatively unchanged since.
The Olympic flag was created for the Olympic Jubilee Congress in 1914 in Paris, to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Olympic celebration.
International Olympic Day is celebrated on June 23 and celebrates the spirit of athleticism and promotes the Olympic values of friendship, respect, and excellence.
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This day also commemorates the birth of the modern Olympic Games and encourages people worldwide to embrace the joy of sports and physical activity.
The Caribbean islands are home to thousands of rare animals. These animals have suffered the highest extinction rates in modern history.. However, conservationists that have been working to protect nature and animals in the Caribbean for over 30 years have now restored their thirtieth island, helping to save over 12 more species.
The following are some of the animals they’re helping to survive:
Antiguan Racers
The Antiguan racers, once known as the world’s rarest snake, are harmless and incredibly slow moving. In 1995 it was thought that there were just 50 of them left, all on one small island. Now there are over 1,000 living on four islands. Experts say it can be difficult to protect snakes because they aren’t always the most popular animal.
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White Clay Rock Iguana
Thirty years ago, white cay rock iguana were on the brink of extinction, with fewer than 150 living on a small island in the Bahamas. However, today there are at least 2,000 white cay rock iguana. Removing certain animals like non-native raccoons and rats, from the area helped protect the species. Even the protection provided by law to this endangered species, greatly helped.
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Sombrero Ground Lizard
Sombrero ground lizards live on Sombrero Island off the coast of Anguilla. This island has been impacted by deforestation and severe hurricanes. The number of lizards fell to less than 100. However, through techniques like removing invasive species, the lizard’s population has more than tripled since 2021.
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Saint Lucia Whiptail Lizard
There are 2,000 species of lizards native to the island Saint Lucia Saint Lucia whiptail lizard is a lizard with a population of less than 1,000, Conservationists have applied various conservation techniques, including making areas free of predators to improve their status.
India won the ICC Men’s Twenty20 World Cup 2024 by seven runs against South Africa in the Kensington Oval in Bridgetown, Barbados. The final match against South Africa was very exciting, with India defending a target of 176 runs. India had won their first T20 World Cup in 2007.
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Virat Kohli, Ravindra Jadeja, and captain Rohit Sharma announced their retirements from T20 internationals after the match and India coach Rahul Dravid ended his tenure with the team after this tournament.
ICC T20 World Cup 2024 was the biggest T20 World Cup featuring a record 20 teams.
Here are some of the records made by Team India:
India became the first team to win a men’s T20 World Cup tournament without losing a single game Rohit Sharma became the second captain after MS Dhoni to win the T20 World Cup.
Rohit Sharma is also the first Indian player to be part of two T20 World Cup triumphs, in 2007 and now, 2024.
Virat Kohli is the second player after MS Dhoni to complete the triplet of ICC trophies-ODI World Cup, T20 World Cup, and ICC Champions Trophy.
Virat won his 16th Player of the Match award surpassing his teammate. Suryakumar Yadav’s 15 awards.
India posted 176/7 against South Africa which is the highest by any team in the final of the men’s T20 World Cup.
