Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended his best wishes to India's largest-ever contingent of 84 athletes participating in the Paris 2024 Paralympics, highlighting that 140 crore Indians are rooting for their success. Modi praised the athletes' courage and determination, which serve as an inspiration to the nation, and encouraged them to aim for a record-breaking performance following their success at the Tokyo 2020 Paralympics, where they won 19 medals. The opening ceremony is set for August 28, with competitions starting the next day in various sports including badminton and archery. Notably, the contingent includes a significant number of female athletes and will compete across 12 sports, with new disciplines introduced such as para cycling and para rowing. Modi previously interacted with the athletes on August 19, urging them to strive for medals in Paris. The expectations are high for the Indian team, aiming to surpass their previous medal count and achieve double-digit gold medals.