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Key Points

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Overall rank: fourth.

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Total medals: 114 (30 gold, 35 silver, 49 bronze).

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Para athletics contributed 65 medals.

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World records set in men's javelin, 400‑metre T64, women's rifle, and mixed team archery.

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Multiple athletes won three or more medals.

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Summary

The medal haul included 30 gold, 35 silver and 49 bronze, surpassing the previous record of 111 medals.

Para athletics was the biggest contributor with 65 medals, and Indian competitors set several world records in javelin, sprinting and shooting events.

Notable performers such as Sheetal Devi, Thulasimathi Murugesan and Sumit Antil earned multiple medals and highlighted the team's determination.

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New Words to Learn

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para‑athlete
a sportsperson who competes in events designed for athletes with disabilities
contingent
the whole group of athletes representing a country
determination
strong resolve to keep trying and succeed
historic
very important and memorable
record tally
the highest total number of medals ever achieved
podium sweep
when athletes from the same country win all three top places
javelin
a long spear that is thrown for distance
archery
the sport of shooting arrows at a target
rifle
a type of gun used in shooting sports
T64 classification
a category for athletes with certain types of physical impairments
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