Question
Download Solution PDFThe total number of medals won by India in Paralympic 2020 was:
Answer (Detailed Solution Below)
Detailed Solution
Download Solution PDFThe correct answer is 19.
Key Points
-
Tokyo Paralympics 2020:
- India finishes 24th with record 19 medals.
- India finished their campaign at the Tokyo Paralympics 2020 with an all-time high of 19 medals which includes five gold, eight silver, and six bronze.
- Bhavina Patel becoming the first Indian table tennis player to win a Paralympic medal and Harvinder Singh mirroring the feat in archery.
- Shooter Avani Lekhara, however, was the standout name as she became the first Indian woman to win a Paralympic gold medal.
- China topped the medal tally with 96 gold, 60 silver, and 51 bronze medals. Great Britain and the United States followed to secure second and third positions, respectively.
- The closing ceremony was on September 5, 2021, which celebrated the successful completion of the games and included the traditional passing of the Paralympic flag to Paris, the host city of the 2024 Paralympic Games.
Additional Information
- The awardees are:-
| Athlete | Event | Sport | Medal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avani Lekhara | Women's 10m Air Rifle Standing SH1 | Shooting | Gold |
| Sumit Antil | Men's Javelin Throw F64 | Athletics | Gold |
| Manish Narwal | Mixed 50m Pistol SH1 | Shooting | Gold |
| Pramod Bhagat | Men's Singles SL3 | Badminton | Gold |
| Krishna Nagar | Men's Singles SH6 | Badminton | Gold |
| Bhavina Patel | Women's Singles Class 4 | Table Tennis | Silver |
| Nishad Kumar | Men's High Jump T47 | Athletics | Silver |
| Yogesh Kathuniya | Men's Discus Throw F56 | Athletics | Silver |
| Devendra Jhajharia | Men's Javelin Throw F46 | Athletics | Silver |
| Suhas Lalinakere Yathiraj | Men's Singles SL4 | Badminton | Silver |
| Mariyappan Thangavelu | Men's High Jump T42 | Athletics | Silver |
| Praveen Kumar | Men's High Jump T64 | Athletics | Silver |
| Singhraj Adhana | Men's 50m Pistol SH1 | Shooting | Silver |
| Sundar Singh Gurjar | Men's Javelin Throw F46 | Athletics | Bronze |
| Sharad Kumar | Men's High Jump T42 | Athletics | Bronze |
| Avani Lekhara | Women's 50m Rifle 3 Positions SH1 | Shooting | Bronze |
| Harvinder Singh | Men's Individual Recurve - Open | Archery | Bronze |
| Manoj Sarkar | Men's Singles SL3 | Badminton | Bronze |
| Singhraj Adhana | Mixed 25m Pistol SH1 | Shooting | Bronze |
Last updated on Jun 13, 2025
-> The SSC CGL Notification 2025 has been released on 9th June 2025 on the official website at ssc.gov.in.
-> The SSC CGL exam registration process is now open and will continue till 4th July 2025, so candidates must fill out the SSC CGL Application Form 2025 before the deadline.
-> This year, the Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has announced approximately 14,582 vacancies for various Group B and C posts across government departments.
-> The SSC CGL Tier 1 exam is scheduled to take place from 13th to 30th August 2025.
-> Aspirants should visit ssc.gov.in 2025 regularly for updates and ensure timely submission of the CGL exam form.
-> Candidates can refer to the CGL syllabus for a better understanding of the exam structure and pattern.
-> The CGL Eligibility is a bachelor’s degree in any discipline.
-> Candidates selected through the SSC CGL exam will receive an attractive salary. Learn more about the SSC CGL Salary Structure.
-> Attempt SSC CGL Free English Mock Test and SSC CGL Current Affairs Mock Test.
-> Candidates should also use the SSC CGL previous year papers for a good revision.