India's historic medal haul was kicked off by Bhavina Patel who won the silver medal and became the first paddler to give India its first Paralympics medal in table tennis.

Following Bhavina's medal color, high jumper Nishad Kumar secured silver in the Men's High Jump T47 event. He equalled his own personal best, also an Asian record, with a 2.06m jump and claimed the silver medal

The 19year old Avani made history after becoming the first Indian woman to win a Paralympics gold medal. She shot a new Paralympic record 249.6 in the women's 10m air rifle shooting standing SH1.

Devendra Jhajharia threw a new world record 64.35m in the final to win the Silver. became India's most decorated Paralympian with his silver medal in the men's javelin throw F46 class.

Sundar Singh Gurjar finished behind Devendra Jhajharia to win the bronze medal in the men's javelin throw F46 category. Sundar threw a best attempt of 64.01m to win the medal.

Yogesh Kathuniya took home the silver medal with a best throw of 44.58m in the men's discus throw F56 class. He was beaten by Brazil's Claudiney Batistia dos Santos, who won the gold medal.

Sumit Antil broke his own world record to win gold in the men's javelin throw F64 category. The new world record was recorded at 68.55m - which was Sumit Antil's fifth attempt in the final which gave him the gold.

Singhraj Adhana won India's second shooting medal at the Paralympics with bronze in the men's 10m air pistol SH1 class. The 39-year-old shot 216.8 in the final to finish at the third spot.

Mariyappan won his second Paralympic medal, a silver in the men's high jump T42 class. He went for gold by attempting the 1.88m but could not jump past in three attempts, which gave him the silver medal.

Joining compatriot Thangavelu on the podium was Sharad Kumar, who won bronze in the men's high jump T42. He cleared each of his first four marks, including the 1.83m, with his first jump to be assured of a medal.