India competed at the 2008 Summer Paralympics in Beijing from 6 to 17 September 2008. The nation made its official debut at the 1968 Summer Paralympics and has appeared in every edition of the Summer Paralympics since 1984. This is India's ninth appearance at the Summer Paralympics.
| India at the 2008 Summer Paralympics | |
|---|---|
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| IPC code | IND |
| NPC | Paralympic Committee of India |
| Website | Paralympic India |
| in Beijing September 6, 2008 – September 17, 2008 | |
| Competitors | 5 in 3 sports |
| Flag bearer | Rajinder Singh Rahelu |
| Medals |
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| Summer Paralympics appearances (overview) | |
India sent a contingent consisting of five athletes competing across three sports in the Paralympic Games. Rajinder Singh Rahelu was the flag bearer during the opening ceremony. India did not win a medal in the Games.
Background
editThe Paralympic Committee of India was formed in 1994, five years after the International Paralympic Committee was established in 1989.[1][2] The nation made its Paralympics debut in 1968 and have appeared in every edition of the Summer Paralympic Games since 1984. This edition of the Games marked the nation's ninth appearance at the Summer Paralympics.[3]
India had won seven medals across the previous Paralympic Games including two gold and silver medals each and three bronze medals.[4] The Indian contingent for the Games consisted of five people.[5] Rajinder Singh Rahelu was the flag bearer during the opening ceremony.[6]
Competitors
editThe Indian contingent for the Games consisted of five men who competed across three sports.[7][8][9] India did not win a medal in the Games.[4]
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
.svg){kind=small} Athletics
|
2 | 0 | 2 |
.svg){kind=small} Powerlifting
|
2 | 0 | 2 |
.svg){kind=small} Shooting
|
1 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Athletics
edit| Athlete | Event | Heats | Final | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Result | Rank | Result | Rank | |||
| Markanda Reddy | Men's 100 m T46 | 11.92 | 5 | Did not advance | ||
| Jagseer Singh | Men's long jump F46 | — | 6.40 | 7 | ||
Powerlifting
edit| Athlete | Event | Result | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farman Basha | Men's 48 kg | 155.0 | 4 |
| Rajinder Singh Rahelu | Men's 60 kg | 170.0 | 5 |
Shooting
edit| Athlete | Event | Qualification | Final | Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | Rank | Score | Total | |||
| Naresh Sharma | Mixed 50 metre rifle prone SH1 | 587 | 5 Q | 101.2 | 688.2 | 5 |
| Men's 50 metre rifle 3 positions SH1 | 1088 | 26 | Did not advance | |||
Legend: Q = Qualified for the next phase
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "Paralympic India: Who are we?". Paralympic Committee of India. Archived from the original on 12 July 2024. Retrieved 1 June 2024.
- ^ "History of IPC". International Paralympic Committee. Archived from the original on 30 November 2019. Retrieved 1 June 2024.
- ^ "India at the Paralympics: A brief history". Olympics.com. 19 December 2020. Archived from the original on 22 May 2024. Retrieved 1 June 2024.
- ^ a b "India's Paralympics medal winners: The full list". Olympics.com. 24 August 2024. Retrieved 1 June 2024.
- ^ "Participants in the 2008 Paralympics". International Paralympic Committee. 16 August 2024. Archived from the original on 10 October 2022. Retrieved 31 August 2024.
- ^ "Paralympics 2024: List of Indian flag bearers at previous editions". The Bridge. Archived from the original on 28 August 2024. Retrieved 1 June 2024.
- ^ "Participants, Athletics - Beijing 2008". International Paralympic Committee. Retrieved 1 June 2024.
- ^ "Participants, Powerlifting - Beijing 2008". International Paralympic Committee. Archived from the original on 17 May 2022. Retrieved 1 June 2024.
- ^ "Participants, Shooting - Beijing 2008". International Paralympic Committee. Archived from the original on 7 July 2022. Retrieved 1 June 2024.