Rajinder singh rahelu tally

  • Rajinder is a Paralympic powerlifter.
  • A paralympic and para-athlete powerlifter from India named Rajinder Singh Rahelu was born on July 22, 1973, in the Punjabi village of Mehsampur.
  • The other medal at the Games came from powerlifter Rajinder Singh Rahelu.

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    Indian athletes who won medals at the Paralympics from 1968-2024

    India’s Paralympics journey began in 1968 at the Tel Aviv Games with a modest team of 10 athletes. The country’s first medal came in 1972 in Heidelberg, Germany, when para-swimmer Murlikant Petkar won gold in the 50m freestyle, setting a world record.
    Since then, India has participated in 12 editions of the Paralympics, amassing a total of 31 medals—nine gold, 12 silver, and 10 bronze.The 2020 Tokyo Paralympics marked a significant milestone with a record-breaking medal haul. Athletes like Devendra Jhajharia, who has won multiple gold medals, and Joginder Singh Bedi, with three Paralympic medals, have been instrumental in India’s success.
    As the 2024 Paris Paralympics approach, the Indian team is set to build on its previous achievements and aims to surpass its own records. To achieve this, India has sent its largest-ever contingent of 84 athletes. The 2024 Paris Paralympic games will begin tomorrow and end on titta
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    Rajinder Singh Rahelu: Para-Athlete Who Beat Polio to Win Medal at CW Games

    A paralympic and para-athlete powerlifter from India named Rajinder Singh Rahelu was born on July 22, 1973, in the Punjabi village of Mehsampur. Rahelu, who was diagnosed with polio at the age of 8 and infantile paralysis, never gave up on his aspirations and is now making the country proud of him.

    He Won his First-Ever Powerlifting Championship

    At the Punjab Open Meet in 1997, Rahelu won his first-ever powerlifting championship. He won the National Powerlifting Championship in Hyderabad in August 1998. His accomplishments didn’t end there; he later went on to earn a bronze medal at the 56 kg division of the 2004 Summer Paralympics in Athens. Additionally, this was India’s first medal ever in paralympic powerlifting.

    He was Awarded the Arjuna Award as a Para Athlete

    Rajinder received The Arjuna Award, one of India’s top sporting honours, in 2006. Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam, a f

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    Every medal won by India at the Paralympics

    Aug 27, 2024, 10:38 AM ET

    The Paris Paralympic Games saw India send their largest ever contingent of 84 para-athletes.

    India's first participation in the Paralympic Games took place back in 1968 and they won their first medal in 1972. Since 1984, India have been constantly sending athletes to the Games and they recorded their best-ever tally in Paris, where they have so far won 29 medals. In total, India have won 60 medals (16 gold, 22 silver, 22 bronze).

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    Here is every medal won by India at the Paralympics:

    NOTE: After 1972, India did not send athletes to the 1976 and 1980 Games.

    1972 Heidelberg Paralympics

    India's first medal at the Paralympics Games came in 1972 with Murlikant Petkar winning a gold medal in swimming. It was a huge sporting moment as he set a world record in the 50m freestyle 3 swimming event with a timing of 37.33 seconds.

    1. Murlikant Petkar - GOLD - Swimming, men's 50m Freestyle