India's Historic Day at Paris Paralympics 2024: Eight Medals in a Single Day

New Delhi – Monday marked an extraordinary day for India at the Paris Paralympics 2024, as the nation achieved historic feats, shattered records, and reached new milestones within just 12 hours. India clinched eight medals on this remarkable day, bringing its total tally to 15. In a single day, India equaled the total number of Paralympic medals won between 1988 and 2016, surpassing the number of medals it has ever won in any Olympic Games. This day will undoubtedly be remembered as the most victorious in India's Paralympic and Olympic history—truly one of the greatest days in Indian sports history.

Prime Minister Modi Continues to Inspire Athletes

Despite facing physical challenges, India's Paralympic athletes have made the nation proud, and their spirits soar even higher when they receive encouragement from the country's leader. On Monday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi took to social media platform X (formerly Twitter) to congratulate Nitesh Kumar, tagging the *Cheer 4 India* campaign. He wrote, "Nitesh Kumar's success in Para Badminton Men's Singles SL3 is outstanding, and he has won the gold medal. He is known for his incredible abilities and determination. He is an inspiration for emerging players."

Earlier, Prime Minister Modi also extended his congratulations to other medalists, including Sumit Antil, Tulsi Muthu Murugesan, Suhas Yathiraj, Yogesh Kathuniya, Sheetal Devi, Rakesh Kumar, Manisha Ramdass, and Nithya Sree Sivan, recognizing their achievements in their respective events. He sent his messages of encouragement via social media and personal calls, describing them as an inspiration to the nation. Moreover, the Prime Minister has consistently reached out to athletes after every major sports event, whether it's the Olympics, Paralympics, or any significant sports competition, boosting their morale and expressing his pride in their accomplishments.