Women Para Athletes Who Set Inspiration Goals at Asian Paralympic Athletic Games 2023

By Dhanalakshmi M

The Asian Para Athletic Games 2023, held in Hangzhou, China, witnessed an incredible performance by women para-athletes from various countries. The games were held from October 21 to October 28, 2023, and saw participation from 44 National Paralympic Committees (NPCs) in 22 disciplines.

India's para-athletes made history by securing their highest-ever medal tally at the Asian Para Games, winning 111 medals. India's outstanding performance surpassed its previous best medal count of 72 at the 2018 Asian Para Games.

India's Historic Performance

India recorded its best-ever medal haul in the history of the Asian Para Games, securing a total of 111 medals, including 29 gold, 31 silver, and 51 bronze. Women para-athletes played a significant role in this achievement. Nithya Sre won a bronze medal in the women's singles SH6 badminton event, bringing India's breakthrough 73rd medal.

The Asian Para Athletic Games 2023 have been a great platform for women para athletes to showcase their talent and skills. Here are some highlights of the performance of women paralympic athletes at the games:

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Prachi Yadav: She clinched gold in women's canoe, making India proud.

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Nithya Sre: She won a bronze medal in the women's singles SH6 category, contributing to India's best-ever medal haul at the games.

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Japan's Women's Wheelchair Tennis Team: They won the women's doubles title at the games.

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China's Women's Paralympic Athletic Team: China has named a team of 439 athletes for the games, and their women's paralympic athletic team is expected to perform well in all 22 disciplines.

List of Indian women athletes won medals at the 2023 Asian Para Games.

1. Kokila secured a Bronze in Judo - Women's -48kg J2.
2. Avani Lekhara clinched a Gold medal in Shooting - Women's 10m Air Rifle Standing SH1.
3. Aruna won a Bronze in Taekwondo - Women's K44 -47kg.
4. Ekta Bhyan achieved a Bronze in Athletics - Women's Club Throw-F32/51.
5. Simran earned a Silver medal in Athletics - Women's 100m-T12.
6. Deepthi Jeevanji emerged as a Gold medalist in Athletics - Women's 400m-T20.
7. Rubina Francis took home a Bronze in Shooting - Women's 10m Air Pistol SH1.
8. Team India claimed a Silver medal in Archery - Women's Doubles Compound - Open.
9. Pooja secured a Silver in Athletics - Women's Discus Throw-F54/55.
10. Rakshitha Raju won a Gold in Athletics - Women's 1500m-T11.
11. Lalitha Killaka earned a Silver in Athletics - Women's 1500m-T11.
12. Nimisha Suresh achieved a Gold in Athletics - Women's Long Jump-T47.
13. Manasi Joshi won a Bronze in Badminton - Women's Singles SL3.
14. Mandeep Kaur also secured a Bronze in Badminton - Women's Singles SL3.
15. Vaishnavi Puneyani earned a Bronze in Badminton - Women's Singles SL4.
16. Zainab Khatoon took home a Silver in Powerlifting - Women's -61kg.
17. Kumari Raj secured a Bronze in Powerlifting - Women's -61kg.
18. Bhavina Patel won a Bronze in Table Tennis - Women's Singles - Class 4.
19. Bhagyashri Jadhav Madhavrao achieved a Silver in Athletics - Women's Shot Put-F34.
20. Manisha Ramadass earned a Bronze in Badminton - Women's Singles SU5.
21. Nithya Sre Sumathy Sivan also secured a Bronze in Badminton - Women's Singles SH6.
22. Rachana Shaileshkumar Patel and Nithya Sre Sumathy Sivan teamed up for a Bronze in Badminton - Women's Doubles SH6.
23. Lakshmi achieved a Bronze in Athletics - Women's Discus Throw-F37/38.
24. Thulasimathi Murugesan clinched a Gold in Badminton - Women's Singles SU5.
25. Thulasimathi Murugesan and Manasi Joshi claimed a Silver in Badminton - Women's Doubles SL3-SU5.
26. Pooja secured a Bronze in Athletics - Women's 1500m-T20.
27. Vruthi Saganlal Jain, Himanshi Bhaveshkumar Rathi, and Sanskruti Vikas More achieved a Bronze in Chess - Women's Team Rapid VI-B1.

The 2023 Asian Games have come to a thrilling conclusion, with athletes from across the continent showcasing their incredible talents.

The performance of women Paralympic athletes at the Asian Paralympic Athletic Games 2023 has been outstanding. Their hard work, dedication, and perseverance are truly commendable. They have shown that disability is not a barrier to success and have set an example for others to follow. May their journey ahead be filled with prosperity and fulfilment, and we wish them all the very best.

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