❖ Harvinder Singh (Haryana) scripted history by becoming the first Indian archer to clinch a gold at the Paralympics.

❖ World champion shot-putter Sachin Sarjerao Khilari (Maharashtra) has won the silver medal at the Paralympics.

❖ Sumit Antil (Haryana) becomes the first Indian man and second from the country to successfully defend a Paralympic title by winning gold.

❖ Deepthi Jeevanji (Telangana) has bagged the 16th medal for India as she won the bronze in the women's 400m T20 final.