In total, how many medals did India win in Tokyo Paralympics held in August and September 2021?

Explanation

The Paralympic Games were held in August and September, 2021 in Tokyo, the capital of Japan. Notably, this event was to be held in Tokyo in the year 2020, but it had to be postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. In the Tokyo Paralympics, India won a total of 19 medals, including 5 gold, 8 silver and 6 bronze. In this event, shooter Avani Lekhara became the first Indian woman athlete to win 2 Paralympic medals. In the year 2024, the 17th Summer Paralympic Games were held from 28 August to 8 September, 2024 in Paris, France. In it, India won a total of 29 medals (7 gold, 9 silver and 13 bronze) and stood 18th in the medal table. The 18th Summer Paralympic Games are proposed to be held in the United States of America in the year 2028. (579) ## Page 28