How many silver medals was won by India in Tokyo Paralympic 2020?

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  1. 7
  2. 6
  3. 8
  4. 5

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Option 3 : 8
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The correct answer is 8.Key Points

  • India won a total of 19 medals in the Tokyo Paralympic 2020, out of which 5 were gold, 8 were silver, and 6 were bronze.
  • India's performance in the Tokyo Paralympic 2020 was historic as it was their best-ever performance in the Paralympic games.
  • They finished 24th in the overall medal tally, which is a significant improvement from their 43rd rank in Rio Paralympic 2016. 

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  • The Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games were an international multi-sport parasports competition that took place in Tokyo, Japan, from 24 August to 5 September 2021.
  • The International Paralympic Committee organized them as the 16th Summer Paralympic Games.
  • India's medal winners in the Tokyo Paralympic 2020 were Avani Lekhara, Sumit Antil, Manish Narwal, Pramod Bhagat, Krishna Nagar, Suhas Lalinakere Yathiraj, Nishad Kumar, Sharad Kumar, Yogesh Kathuniya, Devendra Jhajharia, Sundar Singh Gurjar, Singhraj Adhana, and Mariyappan Thangavelu.
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