India at the 2020 Summer Paralympics explained

Npc:IND
Npcname:Paralympic Committee of India
Games:Summer Paralympics
Year:2020
Location:Tokyo, Japan
Competitors:54
Sports:9
Flagbearer Open:Tek Chand
Flagbearer Close:Avani Lekhara[1]
Rank:24
Gold:5
Silver:8
Bronze:6
Appearances:auto

India competed in the 2020 Summer Paralympics in Tokyo, Japan, from 24 August to 5 September 2021. Indian athletes have appeared in every edition of the Summer Paralympics since 1984, though they made their official debut at the 1968 Summer Paralympics. This was India's most successful Paralympic season with 5 golds 8 silvers and 6 bronzes (total 19). Before this edition, India had won 12 medals (4 medals of each color) of all previous Paralympics appearances combined.

Table tennis player Bhavina Patel won India's first olympics (Paralympic) medal in Table Tennis.[2] Shooter Avani Lekhara scripted history as she became the first Indian to win a medal in Shooting in the Paralympics. She also became the first Indian woman to win a gold medal and become multiple medalist in Paralympics.[3] Another shooter Singhraj Adhana won two medals - Silver in Mixed 50m pistol SH1 category and Bronze in Men's 10m air rifle SH1 category.[4]

Archer Harvinder Singh became the first Indian to win a medal in Archery at the olympics (Paralympic). He won a bronze medal in Men's Recurve Individual.[5] In badminton Indian shuttler won a record number of medals including two golds (Pramod Bhagat - Men's singles SL3, Krishna Nagar - Men's singles SH6) one silver (Suhas Yathiraj - Men's Singles Badminton SL4) and one bronze (Manoj Sarkar - Men's Singles Badminton SL3). Mariyappan Thangavelu and Devendra Jhajharia won consecutive medals in their respective category (they both won gold in Rio 2016). They both won silver medals. Devendra's silver at the Tokyo Games took his overall individual tally to three medals and he's now level with legendary Paralympian Joginder Singh Bedi who also has three medals to his name at the Paralympic Games.[6] In Javelin throw F64 another Indian Sumit Antil won agold medal (68.55 m) with new world record.

Indian discus thrower Vinod Kumar lost his F52 category bronze medal after being found ineligible in the disability classification assessment.[7] Mariyappan Thangavelu was originally the flag bearer but because of quarantine, the flag bearer was changed to Tek Chand.[8]

Medalists

See main article: 2020 Summer Paralympics medal table.

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Medals by Sport, Gender and Day

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|- bgcolor=efefef!colspan=7|Medals by Sport|-|Sport| bgcolor=f7f6a8 | | bgcolor=dce5e5 | | bgcolor=ffdab9 | |Total|-|Shooting | bgcolor=F7F6A8 | 2| bgcolor=DCE5E5 | 1| bgcolor=FFDAB9 | 2|5|-|Badminton | bgcolor=F7F6A8 | 2| bgcolor=DCE5E5 | 1| bgcolor=FFDAB9 | 1|4|-|Athletics | bgcolor=F7F6A8 | 1| bgcolor=DCE5E5 | 5| bgcolor=FFDAB9 | 2|8|-|Table tennis | bgcolor=F7F6A8 | 0| bgcolor=DCE5E5 | 1| bgcolor=FFDAB9 | 0|1|-|Archery | bgcolor=F7F6A8 | 0| bgcolor=DCE5E5 | 0| bgcolor=FFDAB9 | 1|1|-! Total!style="background:gold"| 5!style="background:silver"| 8!style="background:#c96"| 6! 19|}
Medals by Gender
Genderbgcolor=#F7F6A8 bgcolor=#DCE5E5 bgcolor=#FFDAB9 Total
Male47516
Female1113
Total58619
Medals by Day
DayDateTotal
5 29 August 02 0 2
630 August 2 2 1 5
7 31 August 0 1 2 3
10 3 September 01 2 3
11 4 September 2 1 1 4
12 5 September 1 1 0 2
Total58619

Competitors

This year India sent its largest contingent of all time.

SportMenWomenTotal
Archery415
Athletics20424
Badminton527
Paracanoeing011
Powerlifting112
Shooting8210
Swimming202
Table Tennis022
Taekwondo011
Total401454

Archery

See main article: Archery at the 2020 Summer Paralympics and Archery at the 2020 Summer Paralympics - Qualification. India archers achieved quota places for the following events from the 2019 World Para Archery Championships.

Harvinder Singh and Vivek Chikara became the first male archers from the country to qualify for the games. They achieved this feat by finishing in the Top 16 in the World Championship. Rakesh Kumar and Shyam Sundar Swami also qualified from the World Championship.[9] Jyoti Baliyan got the Bipartite Commission invitation to participate in the tournament.

Men

|-|align=left|Harvinder Singh|align=left rowspan=2|Individual Recurve Open|600|21|rowspan=2 |
W 6–5|
W 6–5|
W 6–2|
L 4–6|
W 6–5||-|align=left|Vivek Chikara|609|10|
W 6–2|
L 3–7|colspan=3|Did not advance|9|-|align=left|Rakesh Kumar|align=left rowspan=2|Individual Compound Open|699|3||
W 144–131 |
W 140–137|
L 143–145|colspan=2|Did not advance|5|-|align=left|Shyam Sundar Swami|682|21||
L 139–142|colspan=4|Did not advance|17|}

Women

|-|Jyoti Baliyan|Individual Compound Open|671|15|
L 137–141|colspan=4|Did not advance|17|}

Mixed

Athletics

See main article: Athletics at the 2020 Summer Paralympics and Athletics at the 2020 Summer Paralympics – Qualification. The following Indian athletes achieved the quota places by finishing in the top 4 at the 2019 World Para Athletics Championship in Dubai, Qualification Ranking Allocation, Qualification Ranking Allocation, and High-Performance Allocation.

India secured qualification through World Championship and via World Rankings.

The Paralympic Committee of India announced the final list of the athletes after completing the selection trials in New Delhi.[10]

Men

Field
AthleteEventFinal
DistancePosition
Amit Kumar Sarohaalign=left rowspan=2Club Throw F5127.77 SB5
Dharambir Nain25.59 SB8
Vinod KumarDiscus Throw F52CNC
Yogesh KathuniyaDiscus Throw F5644.38 SB
Nishad Kumaralign=left rowspan=2High Jump T472.06 AR
Ram Pal1.945
Mariyappan Thangavelualign=left rowspan=3High Jump T631.86 SB
Sharad Kumar1.83 SB
Varun Singh Bhati1.77 SB7
Praveen KumarHigh Jump T642.07 AR
Navdeep SinghJavelin Throw F4140.804
Sundar Singh GurjarJavelin Throw F4664.01 SB
Ajeet Singh56.158
Devendra Jhajharia64.35 PB
Ranjeet BhatiJavelin Throw F57NM
Sandeep ChaudharyJavelin Throw F6462.20 SB4
Sumit Antil68.55 WR SB
Arvind MalikShot Put F3513.487
Soman RanaShot Put F5713.814
Tek ChandShot Put F559.048

Women

Track
Field
AthleteEventFinal
DistancePosition
Kashish Lakraalign=left rowspan=2Club Throw F5112.66 SB6
Ekta Bhyan8.38 SB8
Bhagyashree JadhavShot Put F347.00 PB7

Badminton

See main article: Badminton at the 2020 Summer Paralympics and Badminton at the 2020 Summer Paralympics – Qualification. Badminton made its debut at the Paralympic Games. Following Indian shuttlers qualified for the games based on qualification rankings or bipartite invitation.[11] [12] [13]

Men
AthleteEventGroup StageSemifinalFinal /
Opposition
Score
Opposition
Score
Opposition
Score
RankOpposition
Score
Opposition
Score
Rank
Pramod BhagatSingles SL3
W (21–10, 21–23, 21–9)

W (21–12, 21–9)
1 Q
W (21–11, 21–16)

W (21–14, 21–17)
Manoj Sarkar
L (10–21, 23–21, 9–21)

W (21–16, 21–9)
2 Q
L (8–21, 10–21)

W (22–20, 21–13)
Tarun DhillonSingles SL4
W (21–7, 21–13)

W (21–18, 15–21, 21–17)

L (19–21, 9–21)
2 Q
L (16–21, 21–16, 18–21)

L (17–21, 11–21)
4
Suhas Lalinakere Yathiraj
W (21–9, 21–3)

W (21–6, 21–12)

L (15–21, 17–21)
2 Q
W (21–9, 21–15)

L (21–15, 17–21, 15–21)
Krishna Nagaralign=left rowspan=2Singles SH6
W (22–20, 21–10)

W (21–17, 21–14)
1 Q
W (21–10, 21–11)

W (21–17, 16–21, 21–17)
Women
AthleteEventGroup StageQuarterfinalSemifinalFinal /
Opposition
Score
Opposition
Score
RankOpposition
Score
Opposition
Score
Opposition
Score
Rank
Parul ParmarSingles SL4
L (8–21, 2–21)

L (21–23, 21–19, 15–21)
3Did not advance
Palak KohliSingles SU5
L (4–21, 7–21)

W (21–12, 21–18)
2 Q
L (11–21, 15–21)
Did not advance
Parul Parmar
Palak Kohli
Doubles SL3–SU5
L (7–21, 5–21)

L (12–21, 20–22)
3Did not advance
Mixed

Paracanoeing

See main article: Paracanoeing at the 2020 Summer Paralympics.

WomenPrachi Yadav became India's first Paracanoe athlete at the Tokyo Paralympics. She got quota after finishing 8th in ICF Championship 2019.[14]

Powerlifting

See main article: Powerlifting at the 2020 Summer Paralympics and Powerlifting at the 2020 Summer Paralympics – Qualification. Sakina Khatun and Jaideep Deswal received the bipartite invitation to participate in the games. Sakina became the first-ever female powerlifter from the country to participate in the games. While this was Jaideep's second Paralympics, he has represented the country at the 2012 Games in Athletics.

AthleteEventScoreRank
Jaideep DeswalMen's 65 kg
Sakina KhatunWomen's 50 kg935

Shooting

See main article: Shooting at the 2020 Summer Paralympics and Shooting at the 2020 Summer Paralympics – Qualification. Indian shooters achieved quota places for the following events by their best finishes at the 2018 World Shooting Para Sport Championships, 2018 World Shooting Para Sport World Cup, Châteauroux, 2019 World Shooting Para Sport World Cup, Al Ain, and 2019 World Shooting Para Sport Championships, Sydney. Each athlete from each NPC must at least aim to score targets in each medalling event in the qualifying tournaments.

Manish Narwal and Deepender Singh became the first Indian Para Pistol shooter to qualify for the Paralympic Games after winning gold and silver medal at the 2018 World Shooting Para Sport World Cup, Châteauroux.[15] Later Singhraj also joined them by securing a berth in the mixed pistol event. Avani Lekhera becomes the first female shooter to secure a Paralympic berth for India.[16] Swaroop Mahavir Unhalkar secured another quota in the rifle from the 2019 World Shooting Para Sport Championships, Sydney. Later Siddhartha Babu also secured qualified from the same tournament. Deepak Saini, Rahul Jakahar, Akash, and Rubina Francis secured the quota places from the 2021 Para Sport World Cup, Lima.[17]

Paralympic Committee of India, on 8 July 2021 announced the 10-member Indian Team for the Tokyo 2021 games.[18]

Men

AthleteEventQualificationFinal
PointsRankPointsRank
Manish NarwalP1 – 10 m air pistol SH15751 Q135.87
Deepender Singh56010Did not advance
Singhraj Adhana5696 Q216.8
Swaroop Mahavir UnhalkarR1 – 10 m air rifle standing SH1615.27 Q203.94
align=left rowspan=2Deepak Saini592.620Did not advance
R7 - 50 m rifle 3 positions SH1111418Did not advance

Women

AthleteEventQualificationFinal
PointsRankPointsRank
Rubina FrancisP2 – 10 m air pistol SH15607 Q128.57
Avani LekharaR2 – 10 m air rifle SH1621.77 Q249.6 EWR/PR
R8 – 50 m rifle 3 positions SH111762 Q445.9
EWR- Equalled world record; PR- Paralympic record

Mixed

AthleteEventQualificationFinal
PointsRankPointsRank
Rahul Jakharalign=left rowspan=2P3 - 25 m pistol SH1576-14x2 Q125
Akash551-11x20Did not Advance
Manish Narwalalign=left rowspan=3P4 – 50 m pistol SH1533-7x7 Q218.2 PR
Singhraj Adhana536-4x4 Q216.7
Akash507-3x27Did not Advance
Deepak Sainialign=left rowspan=3R3 – 10 m air rifle prone SH1624.943Did not advance
Sidhartha Babu625.540Did not advance
Avani Lekhara629.727Did not advance
Avani Lekharaalign=left rowspan=3R6 – 50 m rifle prone SH161228Did not advance
Deepak Saini602.246Did not advance
Sidhartha Babu617.29Did not advance

Swimming

See main article: Swimming at the 2020 Summer Paralympics. One Indian swimmer has successfully entered the Paralympic slot after Suyash Jadhav achieved the MQS. Later, Niranjan Mukundan received bi-partite invitation.[19] [20]

Men
AthleteEventHeatFinal
TimeRankTimeRank
Niranjan Mukundan50m Butterfly S733.826Did not advance
Suyash Jadhav32.365Did not advance
100m Breaststroke SB7DSQ
200m Individual Medley SM7DNSDid not advance
DNS - Did not start; DSQ- Disqualified

Table tennis

See main article: Table tennis at the 2020 Summer Paralympics. India entered two athletes into the table tennis competition at the games. Bhavina Hasmukhbhai Patel and Sonalben Manubhai Patel qualified via overall Rankings allocation.[21] [22]

Women
AthleteEventGroup StageRound of 16QuarterfinalsSemifinalsFinal
Opposition
Result
Opposition
Result
RankOpposition
Result
Opposition
Result
Opposition
Result
Opposition
Result
Rank
Sonal PatelIndividual C3
L 2–3

L 1–3
3Did not advance
Bhavina PatelIndividual C4
L 0–3

W 3–1
2 Q
W 3–0

W 3–0

W 3–2

L 0–3
Sonal Patel
Bhavina Patel
Team C4-5
L 0–2
Did not advance

Taekwondo

See main article: Taekwondo at the 2020 Summer Paralympics. India qualified one athlete to compete at the Paralympics competition. Aruna Tanwar received the bipartite commission invitation allocation quotas for women's – 49 kg events.[23] Aruna withdrew before her repechage round match due to a hairline fracture.

Women

See also

Notes and References

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  2. Web site: 30 August 2021. Sabu. Cherian. Tokyo Paralympics: Bhavina Patel wins silver, to focus on doubles now. 2021-09-03. The Times of India. en.
  3. Web site: 3 September 2021. Avani Lekhara becomes first Indian woman to win 2 Paralympic medals. 2021-09-03. The Times of India. en.
  4. Web site: Tokyo Paralympics: Manish Narwal Wins Gold, Silver For Singhraj Adhana In 50m Mixed Pistol (SH1). 2021-10-16. NDTVSports.com. en.
  5. Web site: 3 September 2021. Harvinder Singh Paralympics: Harvinder Singh wins bronze, India's first archery medal in Paralympics. 2021-09-03. The Times of India. en.
  6. Web site: 2021-08-30. 3 Paralympics, 3 medals, 2 Gold, 1 Silver - Devendra Jhajharia is India's GOAT para-athlete. 2021-10-01. The Bridge. en.
  7. Web site: 2021-08-30. Tokyo Paralympics: Vinod Kumar loses his bronze medal. 2021-10-16. Zee News. en.
  8. Web site: 2021-08-24. Mariyappan withdrawn as India's Paralympic flag-bearer after coming in contact of Covid positive person. 2021-10-16. Hindustan Times. en.
  9. Web site: Indian archers bag four berths for Tokyo Paralympics. The Times of India. 2019-10-24.
  10. Web site: 2021-07-05. Tokyo 2020: PCI announces 24-member Para Athletics team.
  11. Web site: 21 May 2021. Indian women's pair of Palak Kohli-Parul Parmar qualify for Paralympics. 2021-07-05. The Times of India. en.
  12. Web site: 2021-06-09. Pramod Bhagat, Nagar Krishna, Tarun qualify for Paralympics badminton event. 2021-07-05. The Indian Express. en.
  13. Web site: 16 July 2021. Gaurav. Gupta. Tokyo Paralympics: Shuttlers Suhas Yathiraj, Manoj Sarkar get bipartite quotas; India to send seven-member badminton team. 2021-07-17. The Times of India. en.
  14. News: Qualification done, Prachi Yadav eyes Target Olympic Podium Scheme & exposure trip. 19 May 2021. 2022-10-09. The New Indian Express. Firoz. Mirza.
  15. 25 February 2019. Tokyo 2020 Qutoa Allocation after the Châteauroux 2018 World Shooting Para Sport World Cup. Tokyo 2020 Quota Allocation after the Châteauroux 2018 World Shooting Para Sport World Cup.
  16. 25 February 2019. Quota Allocation after the Al Ain 2019 World Cup. Quota Allocation After the al Ain 2019 World Cup.
  17. Web site: World records wrap up the Lima 2021 World Cup. 2021-07-05. International Paralympic Committee. en.
  18. Web site: List of Para Shooters to participate at Paralympics Tokyo 2020.
  19. Web site: Calculation of Swimming Slots for Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games. 24 April 2020. International Paralympic Committee.
  20. Web site: 2020 Summer Paralympics Qualification Guide. 17 November 2020. International Paralympic Committee.
  21. Web site: 2019 Para Table Tennis Calendar. 16 March 2019. International Table Tennis Federation.
  22. Web site: Shastri. Parth. 3 July 2021. Sabu. Cherian. Girl power from Gujarat in Tokyo-bound India contingent. 2021-07-05. The Times of India. en.
  23. Web site: 9 June 2021. Aruna Tanwar set to be India's first ever taekwondo entry at Tokyo Paralympics. 2021-07-05. The Times of India. en.