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The 2024 Paris Paralympics showcased remarkable achievements, with athletes like Zakia Khudadadi winning the first medal for the refugee team. Canadian swimmers and various nations celebrated medal successes, highlighting the event's spirit of resilience, competition, and inclusivity across diverse sports.

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The 2024 Paris Paralympics are underway, showcasing exceptional performances and the determination of athletes from around the world. Australia emerged as a strong contender in table tennis, with Jack Ireland winning a bronze medal, marking a significant achievement as the country solidifies its reputation in the sport. In swimming, Canadians Nicholas Bennett and Tess Routliffe earned silver medals, contributing to Canada's overall medal tally during the games, which began with strong showings from its athletes.

Notably, Zakia Khudadadi made history by securing the first medal for the refugee Paralympic team through her performance in taekwondo, dedicating her victory to women in Afghanistan, reinforcing the significance of representation in sports. The American teams also made headlines, with the men's goalball and wheelchair rugby teams notching up victories while also adding to the overall shooting medal count.

Despite some heartbreaks, such as a visually impaired runner’s disqualification, the competitions have largely highlighted inspiring stories of perseverance and triumph amid adversity. Jonnie Peacock, a notable figure in Paralympic athletics, continues to captivate audiences with his journey from severe health challenges to becoming an icon of the sport. Meanwhile, athletes from India have also begun to shine, adding valuable medals to their national tally and continuing a trend from previous games.

With nations like China leading in the medal standings and various countries vying for podium finishes, the 2024 Paralympics are celebrating not just athletic prowess but also resilience and hope, making it a landmark event for international sports.

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Move over, China. Australia is home to the newest table tennis gold medallists

The Sydney Morning Herald - 164 days ago - Lina Lei and Qian Yang are superstars of their sport, with 17 Paralympic table tennis medals between them. Once again, they were too good in Paris.

Paralympic silver medals for Canadian swimmers Nicholas Bennett, Tess Routliffe in Paris

National Post - 164 days ago - Nicholas Bennett, 20, competed in the men’s 200-metre freestyle. Tess Routliffe, 25, competed in the women’s 200-metre individual medley.

South Korean shooter completes medal set after gold at Paralympics

Dayton Daily News - 164 days ago - PARIS (AP) — South Korean shooter Jinho Park completed a full set of Paralympic medals after winning the men’s 10-meter air rifle standing SH1 final on Saturday.

Visually impaired Aussie runner ‘shattered’ after Paralympic disqualification

The Sydney Morning Herald - 164 days ago - Jaryd Clifford crossed the line in third place and thought he’d done enough for a medal. Then came the bad news.

Paralympics 2024: Avani to Manish, full list of Indian medal winners

Business Standard - 164 days ago - Avani Lekhara and Manish Narwal secured back-to-back Paralympic medals for India on Friday

China extends lead in Paralympic medals table after track success

The Japan Times - 164 days ago - The Chinese, who have topped the medal standings at every Paralympics since Athens in 2004, finished the second day of competition with 12 gold.

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This is Local London - 164 days ago - Saturday brings more medal opportunities for Great Britain’s Paralympic team in Paris.

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The Australian Financial Review - 165 days ago - Emily Petricola has overcome a flare-up of multiple sclerosis to smash her own world record and retain her Paralympic gold medal.

See the current Paralympic medal count for the 2024 Paris Games

CBS News - 165 days ago - As Paralympians take center stage at the Paris Games, here's the medal count for the 2024 Paralympics.

Zakia Khudadadi Just Became the First Athlete From the Refugee Paralympic Team to Win a Medal

Self - 165 days ago - Three years ago, Khudadadi was hiding from the Taliban. Today, she is a bronze medalist and dedicated her performance to the women of Afghanistan.

Paralympic Games: Para-athletes in lesser-known sports hope for more representation

Channel News Asia - 165 days ago - With novel sports like skateboarding making waves at the recent Olympics, one Paralympian is hoping this will open the door for other niche para-sports in Singapore. Boccia athlete Jeralyn Tan is making her Paralympic debut in Paris, after retaining her world title in May. Sabrina Ng finds out more about the challenges