The Paralympic Committee of India (PCI) is the national sports federation responsible for promoting and developing sports for individuals with disabilities in India.

Mariyappan Thangavelu won the gold medal in the men's high jump event at the 2016 Summer Paralympics, becoming the first Indian athlete to win a gold medal in athletics at the Paralympics.

The National Paralympic Games is the annual sports event organized by the Paralympic Committee of India for athletes with disabilities.

Deepa Malik won the gold medal in the women's shot put event at the 2012 Summer Paralympics, becoming the first Indian woman to win a gold medal at the Paralympics.

Devendra Jhajharia won the gold medal in the men's javelin throw event at the 2004 Summer Paralympics, becoming the first Indian athlete to win two gold medals at the Paralympics.

Sundar Singh Gurjar won the gold medal in the men's discus throw event at the 2018 Commonwealth Games, becoming the first Indian athlete to win a gold medal in athletics at the Commonwealth Games.

Girisha Hosanagara Nagarajegowda won the gold medal in the women's club throw event at the 2014 Asian Para Games, becoming the first Indian woman to win a gold medal in athletics at the Asian Para Games.

Girisha Hosanagara Nagarajegowda won the gold medal in the men's long jump event at the 2010 Commonwealth Games, becoming the first Indian athlete to win a gold medal in athletics at the Commonwealth Games.

Deepa Malik won the gold medal in the women's shot put event at the 2016 Summer Paralympics, becoming the first Indian woman to win a gold medal in athletics at the Paralympics.

Mariyappan Thangavelu won the gold medal in the men's high jump event at the 2018 Asian Para Games, becoming the first Indian athlete to win two gold medals in athletics at the Asian Para Games.

Girisha Hosanagara Nagarajegowda won the gold medal in the women's javelin throw event at the 2014 Commonwealth Games, becoming the first Indian woman to win a gold medal in athletics at the Commonwealth Games.

Devendra Jhajharia won the gold medal in the men's discus throw event at the 2012 Summer Paralympics, becoming the first Indian athlete to win two gold medals at the Paralympics.

Girisha Hosanagara Nagarajegowda won the gold medal in the women's long jump event at the 2018 Asian Para Games, becoming the first Indian woman to win a gold medal in athletics at the Asian Para Games.

Devendra Jhajharia won the gold medal in the men's club throw event at the 2014 Commonwealth Games, becoming the first Indian athlete to win a gold medal in athletics at the Commonwealth Games.

Deepa Malik won the gold medal in the women's discus throw event at the 2016 Summer Paralympics, becoming the first Indian woman to win a gold medal in athletics at the Paralympics.