India at the 2004 Summer Paralympics

India at the
2004 Summer Paralympics
IPC code IND
NPC Paralympic Committee of India
Website www.paralympicindia.org.in
in Athens
Competitors 12
Medals
Ranked 53rd
Gold Silver Bronze Total
1 0 1 2
Summer Paralympics appearances

India competed at the 2004 Summer Paralympics in Athens, Greece. The team included twelve athleteseleven men and one woman.[1] Indian competitors won two medals at the Games, one gold and one bronze, to finish joint 53rd in the medal table.[2]

Medalists

Devendra Jhajharia,[3] Javelin thrower, won gold and Rajinder Singh won bronze for powerlifting in the 56-kg category. India finished 53rd out of the 136 nation field.

See also

References

  1. "Participation Numbers Athens 2004 Paralympic Games". International Paralympic Committee. Retrieved 7 July 2011.
  2. "Medal Standings Athens 2004 Paralympic Games". International Paralympic Committee. Retrieved 15 June 2011.
  3. "Never before shown: A gold medal winner from India". paralympic village. 2004-12-19. Retrieved 2011-05-10.


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