The Paris 2024 Paralympics kicked off with a grand opening ceremony, marking India's largest-ever contingent with 84 athletes competing in 12 sports. Sumit Antil and Bhagyashri Jadhav proudly led India during the Parade of Nations. On Day 1, crucial events for India included para-badminton, archery, and table tennis, with significant prospects in para-athletics and shooting on Day 2. Notable athletes like Avani Lekhara in shooting, Manasi Joshi in badminton, and Manish Narwal in shooting aim for podium finishes. India hopes to surpass its previous record of 19 medals from Tokyo 2020, targeting 25 medals in Paris.