NEW DELHI: India can secure 10 athletics medals, including five golds, at the Paralympics starting on Wednesday, said head coach Satyanarayana, who noted the goal is to improve on their performances from the previous edition.
An 84-strong Indian contingent, the largest ever for the nation at the Paralympics, has trained intensely for the Paris Para Games.
"In Tokyo, many of our athletes secured silver and bronze medals. Our focus this time is to convert those into gold," Satyanarayana said in a release.
"The training has been intense, and our athletes have shown incredible dedication. Most of them have already reached Paris to acclimatise to the conditions and continue their rigorous training," he added.
Among the Indian athletes expected to excel are Sumit Antil in men's javelin F64, Mariyappan Thangavelu in men's high jump T42, Deepthi Jeevanji in women's 400m T20, Sachin Khilari in men's shotput F46, Ekta Bhyan in women's club throw F52, and Simran Sharma in women's 200m T12.
In the Tokyo Paralympics, India finished 24th in the medal tally with a total of 19 medals, including five golds, eight silvers, and six bronzes. In athletics alone, India secured eight medals: one gold, five silvers, and two bronzes.
Indian athletes have shown a remarkable commitment to their training, and the team hopes to convert previous silver and bronze medals into gold at the upcoming games.
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