Today's Google Doodle, titled "Galloping for Gold," honors the equestrian events at the 2024 Paris Paralympics.

Google has released a special Doodle today to honor the para-athletes participating in the Equestrian event at the Paris Paralympics 2024. The animated Doodle features a small bird wearing a helmet, riding a horse, while a hen acts as the referee.

In its description, Google said, "Galloping for gold! Time to saddle up for the Para Equestrian events at the Château de Versailles." Unlike the Olympics, which includes three equestrian disciplines, the Paralympics feature only one—dressage. In this event, both the rider and the horse are judged on various factors.

As outlined on Olympics.com, the evaluation criteria for equestrian events include the accuracy and quality of riding, artistic finesse, and the horse's gait and halts.

Though para dressage initially began as a leisure activity, formal competitions started in the 1970s. It was officially included in the Paralympic Games during the Atlanta Games in 1996.

India's Performance at the Paris Paralympics

As the equestrian events unfold today, the Paris Paralympics has entered its tenth day. India currently stands 16th in the overall medal tally, boasting 25 medals, including five gold, nine silver, and 11 bronze.

1. **Avani Lekhara** - Shooting (Women's 10m Air Rifle Standing SH1) - Gold

2. **Mona Agarwal** - Shooting (Women's 10m Air Rifle Standing SH1) - Bronze

3. **Preethi Pal** - Women's 100m T35 (Athletics) - Bronze

4. **Manish Narwal** - Men's 10m Air Pistol SH1 (Shooting) - Silver

5. **Rubina Francis** - Women's 10m Air Pistol SH1 (Shooting) - Bronze

6. **Preethi Pal** - Women's 200m T35 (Athletics) - Bronze

7. **Nishad Kumar** - Men's High Jump T47 (Athletics) - Silver

8. **Yogesh Kathuniya** - Men's Discus Throw F56 (Athletics) - Silver

9. **Nitesh Kumar** - Men's Singles SL3 (Badminton) - Gold

10. **Thulasimathi Murugesan** - Women’s Singles SU5 (Badminton) - Silver

11. **Manisha Ramadass** - Women’s Singles SU5 (Badminton) - Bronze

12. **Suhas Yathiraj** - Men’s Singles SL4 (Badminton) - Silver

13. **Rakesh Kumar / Sheetal Devi** - Mixed Team Compound Open (Archery) - Bronze

14. **Sumit Antil** - Javelin Throw F64 (Athletics) - Gold

15. **Nithya Sre Sivan** - Women's Singles SH6 (Badminton) - Bronze

16. **Deepthi Jeevanji** - Women's 400m T20 (Athletics) - Bronze

17. **Sharad Kumar** - Men's High Jump T63 (Athletics) - Silver

18. **Mariyappan Thangavelu** - Men's High Jump T63 (Athletics) - Bronze

19. **Ajeet Singh** - Men's Javelin Throw F46 (Athletics) - Silver

20. **Sundar Singh Gurjar** - Men's Javelin Throw F46 (Athletics) - Bronze

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The Paris 2024 Games mark India's most successful Paralympic campaign to date, outshining all previous performances since the country first participated in 1960.