As the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games enter their final day of competition, athletes from around the world are making their last push for glory. The French team, currently sitting in sixth place with 65 medals (17 gold, 24 silver, and 24 bronze), is aiming to secure a top-8 finish in the medal table. Several French athletes are poised for potential podium finishes, including Alexandre Léauté in cycling and Hélios Latchoumanaya in judo.The day’s events span a wide range of sports, from para-cycling and para-swimming to cécifoot (blind football) and wheelchair fencing. One of the most anticipated events is the cécifoot final between France and Argentina, scheduled for 8 pm local time, which could potentially crown France as champions in front of the iconic Eiffel Tower.Meanwhile, India is celebrating a record-breaking Paralympic performance, having secured 27 medals, including six gold, nine silver, and 12 bronze. This marks their most successful Paralympic Games to date. Among the standout performances was Hokato Sema from Nagaland, who won a bronze medal in the men’s shot put F57 event with a personal best throw of 14.65 meters.The Games continue to showcase not only extraordinary athletic achievements but also inspiring personal stories of resilience. Sema, for instance, is a former soldier who lost his left leg in a landmine explosion during an anti-terrorism operation in 2002, before becoming a para-athlete in 2016.As the Paralympics draw to a close, they leave behind a legacy of human potential and determination. From the French team’s pursuit of a top-8 finish to India’s record-breaking medal haul, these Games have once again proven to be a powerful showcase of athletic excellence and personal triumph.
Key points
- France aims for a top-8 finish in the Paralympic medal table on the final day of competition.
- India celebrates a record-breaking Paralympic performance with 27 medals.
- The Paris Paralympics showcase extraordinary athletic achievements and inspiring personal stories of resilience.
