Amit Kumar Saroha

Paralympics 2016: India hopes for record medal haul after fielding largest contingent ever

Represented by their largest ever contingent, India will hope for an improved medals tally when the Paralympic Games start in Rio de Janeiro on Wednesday

Rio Paralympics 2016: Complete list of Indian athletes in upcoming games

The Paralympics will also be represented by 19 athletes from India, the highest sent for the event till date.

Paralympics 2016: All you need to know about Rio's second bout of sports

The Paralympic Games are held every four years for athletes who suffer from various disabilities. The 2016 edition will be held in Rio from 7-18 September.

Para athlete Saroha breaks own Asian record, wins gold at French Open Athletics Championship

Indian para athlete and Arjuna Awardee Amit Kumar Saroha from Haryana won the gold medal in men's club throw (F-51) at the recently concluded 2016 French Open Athletics Championship in Paris.