India has announced its largest ever contingent for the Paris 2024 Paralympics, scheduled from August 28 to September 8. The 84 member team, which includes 32 women, represents a significant increase from the 54 athletes (14 women) sent to the Tokyo 2020 Paralympics. 

The Indian team will participate in 12 sports, including three new additions: para cycling, para rowing, and blind judo.

Sumit, along with Bhagyashree Jadhav, will be India's flag-bearer at the opening ceremony of the Paralympic Games, scheduled for August 28 to September 8, 2024.

Union Minister for Youth Affairs & Sports and Labour & Employment, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya extended his best wishes to the Indian contingent participating in the Paris Paralympics 2024 during the send-off ceremony organized in New Delhi .

Union Minister of State for Youth Affairs & Sports, Smt. Raksha Khadse was also present on the occasion.