Sports enthusiasts have a thrilling lineup of events to look forward to today
India's remarkable run at the Paris Paralympics on Day 6 has set a new benchmark, surpassing the previous best of 19 medals from Tokyo 2021. The medal count surged to 20, with Indian athletes winning an impressive 13 medals in just two days, bringing the tally to three gold, seven silver, and ten bronze.
What a phenomenal Bronze medal by Deepthi Jeevanji in the Women's 400M T20 at #Paralympics2024!
— Raksha Khadse (@khadseraksha) September 3, 2024
With every stride, you showcased the unstoppable energy and spirit that define true champions.
Many Congratulations!#Cheer4Bharat pic.twitter.com/QvJDEbCxuM
The momentum continues as the games progress. The medal rush, highlighted by two silvers and three bronzes, saw India finish the day in 17th place.
Sharad kumar from Muzaffarpur , Bihar who was former world No 1 in Para high jump , wins Silver at Para olympics , 2024.
— Bihar_se_hai (@Bihar_se_hai) September 4, 2024
What a player 🙌 pic.twitter.com/8NLQ0qyJBL
With several upcoming events, the nation's athletes have already exceeded expectations, securing more medals than the Tokyo campaign. As India enters the final days of competition, hopes are high that the record-breaking tally will only grow further, solidifying the country's standing in Paralympic history.
Three cities, three Paralympics, three medals! Mariyappan Thangavelu does it again!
— Kiren Rijiju (@KirenRijiju) September 3, 2024
From Rio 2016 to Tokyo 2020 & now in Paris 2024 — another glorious medal in the Men's High Jump T63 winning Bronze Medal.
A legacy etched in pure determination.
The world witnesses your… pic.twitter.com/fmKBKpSpXo
Tuesday was a monumental day for India at the Paris Paralympics, as DeepthiJeevanji, Sharad Kumar, MariyappanThangavelu, Ajeet Singh, and SundarGurjar all clinched medals. Deepthi secured a bronze in the women's 400m T20 final, while Ajeet Singh and SundarGurjar shone in the men's javelin throw F46, winning silver and bronze, respectively.
Ajeet Singh shines bright at #Paralympics2024! Clinching the Silver Medal in Men's Javelin Throw F46, your hard work & passion inspire the entire nation. Congratulations, Ajeet!#Cheer4Bharat@mansukhmandviya @IndiaSports @Media_SAI @PCI_IN_Official pic.twitter.com/IP1nSrp4O8
— Raksha Khadse (@khadseraksha) September 4, 2024
Sharad Kumar and MariyappanThangavelu added to the medal tally in the Men's high jump T63, with Sharad earning silver and setting a Paralympic record in the T42 category with a 1.88-meter jump.
Bronze for India!🥉
— Sportskeeda (@Sportskeeda) September 3, 2024
Sundar Singh Gurjar wins Bronze in Men's Javelin F46.🇮🇳#SKIndianSports #Paris2024 #Paralympics #Athletics pic.twitter.com/GhRBLWmxRm
Mariyappan followed closely, securing bronze with a 1.85-meter jump. Meanwhile, BhagyashriMahavrao in women's shot put (F34)and AvaniLekhara in 50m rifle 3 positions SH1 competition in Chateauroux delivered commendable performances, finishing 5th.
The medal tally is expected to grow today as several Indian para-athletes are set to compete in crucial medal matches on Wednesday, September 4. With Arshad Shaik in cycling, JyotiGaderiya in the road time trial, and Mohd Yasser, Rohit Kumar, and Sachin SarjeraoKhilari in the shot put, India's hopes for more podium finishes remain high.
India, get ready for yet another eventful day at #ParisParalympics2024🥳🤩Check out the Day 7️⃣ schedule👇🏻
— SAI Media (@Media_SAI) September 3, 2024
Our para stars @BhavinaOfficial, Rudransh Khandelwal, Sachin Khilari, @SimranVats11, and so on will be in action tomorrow. Check out all the events scheduled for tomorrow &… pic.twitter.com/7CjgINAHEU
Additionally, Parmjeet Kumar and SakinaKhatun in powerlifting are strong contenders to add to India's medal count. As the 7th day of the Paris Paralympics 2024 unfolds, anticipation builds for another successful day, with the possibility of further bolstering the country's historic medal haul.
Sports enthusiasts have a thrilling lineup of events to look forward to on Wednesday, September 4, at the Paris Paralympics 2024. Have a look at it.
Arshad Shaik finished 17th (last) in the men's C1-3 1000m time trial qualification. Only 6 fastest cyclist qualified for the final race. #ParaCycling #Pari2024 #Paralympics pic.twitter.com/cOSlRlZJWG
— अंशुल चव्हाण । Anshul Chavhan (@anshul_chavhan) August 31, 2024
Cycling enthusiasts can watch Arshad Shaik compete in the Men's C2 Individual Road Time Trial medal round at 11:57 pm. Following that, JyotiGaderiya will race in the Women's C1-3 Individual Road Time Trial medal round at 12:32 pm, showcasing her skills on the global stage.
Take a bow, Jyoti Gaderiya.👏🏽
— Sportskeeda (@Sportskeeda) August 29, 2024
She has become the 1st ever cyclist from India to compete at the Paralympics!🇮🇳#Paris2024 #Paralympics #Cycling #SKIndianSports pic.twitter.com/UZ8Sti9yzl
In shooting, the Mixed 50m pistol SH1 qualification round will feature Nihal Singh and RudranshKhandelwal at 1:00 pm. Their performance will be crucial as they aim to advance to the medal rounds and make their mark at the Paris Paralympics.
PARA SHOOTING WORLD CUP🇮🇳
— SPORTS ARENA🇮🇳 (@SportsArena1234) March 10, 2024
Mona Agarwal/Aadithya Giri won🥇in 10m Air Rifle Mixed Team Standing SH1
Janardhana/Pavani won🥉in 10m Air Rifle Mixed Team Standing SH2
Manish Narwal/Rubina Francis won🥈whereas Rudransh Khandelwal/Bhakti Sharma won🥉in 10m Air Pistol Standing SH1 pic.twitter.com/XwoPSIoCxs
The athletics events on September 4 include the Men's shot put F46 medal round, where Mohd Yasser, Rohit Kumar, and Sachin SarjeraoKhilari will compete at 1:35 pm. AmishaRawat will follow in the Women's shot put F46 medal round at 3:17 pm.
From overcoming adversity to shining on the world stage, Mohd Yasser's journey is one of incredible strength and perseverance.
— Paralympic Committee of India (@PCI_IN_Official) August 14, 2024
As a gold medalist in the World Para Athletics Championships and a champion at the Asian Para Games, Yasser continues to inspire millions.
Let’s… pic.twitter.com/80OL2WkGIm
Later, Dharambir, Pranav Soorma, and Amit Kumar Saroha will vie for medals in the Men's club throw F51 at 10:50 pm, with Simran racing in the Women's 100m T12 heats at 11:03 pm.
Kudos to Sachin Sarjerao Khilari and Rohit Kumar for winning the gold🥇and bronze🥉in the Men's Shot Put-F46 at the #AsianParaGames. You have made the nation proud. Keep it up. pic.twitter.com/M0hHwVoPcJ
— Amit Shah (@AmitShah) October 26, 2023
Table tennis fans can catch Bhavina Patel in the Women's singles class 4 quarter-finals against Zhou Ying of China at 2:15 pm. This match promises to be an exciting clash as Patel looks to secure her place in the semi-finals.
Take a look at the latest visuals 📸 of Bhavina Patel, practising hard for the upcoming #ParisParalympics2024.The star para #TableTennis player had won a #Silver🥈 at the #TokyoOlympics2020.
— SAI Media (@Media_SAI) August 26, 2024
Let's #Cheer4Bharat🇮🇳 out loud and show your love and support💓 for Bhavina at… pic.twitter.com/WZKb6WYFMT
In powerlifting, Parmjeet Kumar will compete in the Men's 49kg medal round at 3:30 pm, and SakinaKhatun will follow in the Women's 45kg medal round at 8:30 pm. Both athletes are expected to perform strongly as they aim for podium finishes.
In this segment of #KnowYourParaAthlete, meet Parmjeet Kumar
— SAI Media (@Media_SAI) August 28, 2024
The #TOPSchemeAthlete is the first Indian to win a medal🎖️ at the #ParaPowerlifting World Cup.
Cheer for Parmjeet as he is all set to make his debut at #ParisParalympics2024🇫🇷. Let's #Cheer4Bharat.@mansukhmandviya… pic.twitter.com/B1GvAjPbOf
Archery enthusiasts can watch Harvinder Singh in the Men's recurve pre-quarterfinals against Tseng Lung-hui from Taiwan at 5:49 pm. Singh will look to advance further in the tournament and showcase his archery prowess.