China, a dominant force in Para badminton, is expected to lead the charge. At the Tokyo 2020 Paralympics, the Chinese team topped the medal table with five gold medals, highlighting their strength in the sport. 

Their dominance continued at the Asian Para Games in Hangzhou and the 2024 World Para Championships in Bangkok, where they collected 13 gold medals, further solidifying their position as the team to beat.

In the wheelchair events, China’s Qu Zimo and Liu Yutong are expected to be major contenders. Qu will compete in the Men's Singles WH1, and Liu in the Women’s Singles WH2, both bringing impressive track records from previous competitions and strong chances for gold medals.

Japan will be represented by Daiki Kajiwara, a notable player in the Men’s Singles WH2 after winning gold at the Tokyo 2020 Games. He is a key competitor to watch. Additionally, Sarina Satomi and her partner Yuma Yamazaki aim for top finishes in the women’s singles and doubles WH1-WH2 events, continuing their impressive form.

India’s hopes rest on Suhas Lalinakere Yathiraj and Krishna Nagar in the standing events. Nagar, a gold medallist from Tokyo 2020, is expected to be a strong contender in the Men’s Singles SH6. Yathiraj, who won silver in his category at the last Games, will be striving to improve his performance and challenge for gold.

Indonesia’s Dheva Anrimusthi is another athlete to watch, aiming for his first Paralympic gold in the Men’s Singles SU5. He will face stiff competition from Malaysia’s Cheah Liek Hou, the Tokyo 2020 champion and eight-time world champion, anticipated to be a formidable rival.

Chu Man Kai from Hong Kong secured a silver medal at Tokyo 2020 and will be keen to win his first Paralympic gold following a strong showing at the Hangzhou 2022 Games. In the women’s events, Leani Ratri Oktila of Indonesia, a double gold medallist from Tokyo 2020, Hangzhou 2022, and the Bangkok 2024 Worlds, will be a major contender, particularly noteworthy after returning to competitive badminton following motherhood.

Adding to the excitement, only the French player Lucas Mazur is positioning himself in Paris as a serious contender with a chance to break the Asian dominance in this sport. His track record supports this, as he won gold in Tokyo after defeating the Indian Lalinakere in the SL4 final, a feat he will be looking to replicate.

China's other top competitors include Li Fengmei, Yang Qiuxia, and Xiao Zuxian, all world champions and medallists from the Asian Para Games. They are expected to be strong contenders in their respective categories.

The Paris 2024 Games will also introduce new events, including women’s singles SL3, women’s singles SH6, and mixed doubles SH6. This expansion brings the total number of medal events to 16, two more than in Tokyo. The addition of these events is set to offer athletes even more opportunities to shine and compete for medals.