India at the 1972 Summer Paralympics
IPC code	IND
NPC	Paralympic Committee of India
Website	www.paralympicindia.org.in
in Heidelberg
Competitors	10
Medals	Gold 1 Silver 0 Bronze 0 Total 1
Summer Paralympics appearances (overview)
1968 1972 1976–1980 1984 1988 1992 1996 2000 2004 2008 2012 2016 2020 2024

India sent a delegation to compete at the 1972 Summer Paralympics in Heidelberg, West Germany. They sent ten competitors, seven male and three female.^[1]

Medalist

Murlikant Petkar became the first Indian Paralympic champion when he won a gold medal in swimming.[1]