Equestrian Paralympics Highlights in Google Doodle Today
Equestrian Paralympics Celebrate Para Athletes
Today, Google Doodle showcases its tribute to the Equestrian Paralympics featuring athletes set to compete in the upcoming events at the Paris Paralympics 2024.
The animated doodle includes a tiny bird donning a helmet, riding a horse, as a hen officiates the event. Google expressed, “Galloping for gold! Time to saddle up for the Para Equestrian events at the Château de Versailles.”
Unique Aspects of Para Equestrian Events
- Para Equestrian events are unique in comparison to standard Olympics events, with only dressage being performed.
- Certain criteria, such as artistic finesses and the horse’s gait, determine the judgment of the performance.
- Historically, Para dressage evolved from leisure activities in the 1970s, joining the Paralympics in 1996.
India's Medal Tally at the Paris Paralympics 2024
As the equestrian games commence, the Paris Paralympics 2024 celebrates its tenth day, with India firmly positioned at 16th place in the overall medal tally, boasting a total of 25 medals.
- Avani Lekhara - Shooting (Gold)
- Mona Agarwal - Shooting (Bronze)
- Manish Narwal - Shooting (Silver)
- Sumit Antil - Javelin throw (Gold)
- Harvinder Singh - Archery (Gold)
With its highest success rate in history, India aims to continue its strong performance at these Paralympic Games.
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