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Avani Lekhara made history on Friday by securing her second gold medal at the Paris 2024 Paralympics.She achieved this feat by successfully defending her title in the women’s 10m air rifle shooting standing SH1 event. Lekhara became the first Indian woman to win two gold medals in the history of the Paralympic Games.
In the men’s singles SL3 badminton event, Nitesh Kumar clinched gold by defeating top rival Daniel Bethell of Great Britain in a thrilling three-game match. The intense battle on Court 1 of the La Chapelle Arena ended with scores of 21-14, 18-21, 23-21, marking Nitesh’s first-ever victory against Bethell in their ten encounters.
India’s javelin star Sumit Antil secured his second consecutive Paralympic gold with a record-breaking performance. Over his six throws, he shattered his own Paralympic record twice, with an impressive throw of 70.59 m, solidifying his position as a top contender in the event.
Nishad Kumar, a high jumper competing in the T47 category, secured his second consecutive silver medal at the Paralympic Games on Sunday. With a season’s best performance of 2.04m, Nishad matched his achievement from the Tokyo Paralympics three years prior, where he had jumped 2.06m to claim the silver.
Manish Narwal, the Tokyo Games gold medallist shooter showcased immense determination and bravery in the men’s 10m air pistol (SH1) final to win silver medal at the Paris Paralympics.
In the men’s 10m air pistol (SH1) final on Friday, Manish Narwal, the Tokyo Games gold medallist shooter, showcased immense determination and bravery before ultimately earning a silver medal. The 22-year-old, who had previously won gold in the 50m pistol event in Tokyo three years ago, appeared resolute in his pursuit of another gold in Paris.
Yogesh Kathuniya secured silver in the men’s discus throw F56 event. Competing at the Stade de France, he achieved his season-best throw of 42.22 meters in his first attempt, adding to the silver medal he won at the Tokyo Paralympics.
In the Women’s Singles SU5 badminton final, Thulasimathi Murugesan claimed the silver medal after facing China’s defending champion Yang Qiuxia. Despite putting up a strong fight, Thulasimathi lost 21-17, 21-10 in a 30-minute match held in Paris.
Suhas Yathiraj earned a silver medal in the men’s singles SL4 badminton event, facing France’s Lucas Mazur in the gold medal match on Court 1 at the La Chapelle Arena. The Frenchman dominated the contest, defeating Suhas 21-9, 21-13 in 34 minutes.
Sheetal Devi and Rakesh Kumar, the Indian pair, displayed incredible resilience to secure the bronze medal in the mixed team compound archery event at the Paralympics on Monday. Despite the disappointment of their semifinal loss, they managed to edge out the Italian duo of Eleonora Sarti and Matteo Bonacina by a narrow margin of 156-155.
Manisha Ramadass secured a bronze medal in the women’s singles SU5 badminton event, defeating Denmark’s Cathrine Rosengren 21-12, 21-8 in just 25 minutes on Court 3 at the La Chapelle Arena. The 19-year-old showcased her exceptional skill and composure throughout the match.
Nithya Sri Sivan showcased her exceptional skills and determination at the 2024 Paris Paralympics, where she secured bronze medal in the SH6 badminton category. The talented athlete faced Indonesia’s Rina Marlina in a thrilling match on September 2, Monday, at the La Chapelle Arena’s Court 3. Sivan’s unwavering focus and strategic gameplay led her to a resounding triumph, as she defeated her opponent with scores of 21-14, 21-6.
Preeti Pal, an Indian para sprinter, made history by becoming the first Indian woman athlete to win two medals in track and field events at either the Paralympics or Olympics. On Sunday, she clinched the bronze medal in the 200m T-35 race, registering her personal best time of 30.01 seconds. Prior to this achievement, Preeti had already secured a bronze medal in the Women’s T35 100m race on Friday, where she also set a personal best time of 14.21 seconds.
Paris Paralympics Indian gold medal winners:
1. Avani Lekhara – Women’s 10m air rifle standing SH1 – Gold
2. Nitesh Kumar – Men’s singles SL3 (Badminton) – Gold
3. Sumit Antil – Javelin throw F64 (Athletics) – Gold
Paris Paralympics Indian silver medal winners:
1. Manish Narwal – Men’s 10m air pistol SH1 (Shooting) – Silver
2. Nishad Kumar – Men’s high jump T47 (Athletics) – Silver
3. Yogesh Kathuniya – Men’s discus throw F56 (Athletics) – Silver
4. Thulasimathi Murugesan – Women’s singles SU5 (Badminton) – Silver
5. Suhas Yathiraj – Men’s singles SL4 (Badminton) – Silver
Paris Paralympics Indian bronze medal winners:
1. Mona Agarwal – Women’s 10m air rifle standing SH1 (Shooting) – Bronze
2. Preethi Pal – Women’s 100m T35 (Athletics) – Bronze
3. Preethi Pal – Women’s 200m T35 (Athletics) – Bronze
4. Rubina Francis – Women’s 10m Air Pistol SH1 (Shooting) – Bronze
5. Manisha Ramadass – Women’s singles SUS (Badminton) – Bronze
6. Rakesh Kumar / Sheetal Devi – Mixed team compound open (Athletics) – Bronze
7. Nithya Sre Sivan – Women’s singles SH6 (Badminton) – Bronze
Also see: Paris Paralympics medal tally
This remarkable achievement adds to India’s impressive medal tally at the prestigious Paris Paralympics event. The nation now boasts a total of 15 medals, comprising 3 gold, 5 silver and 7 bronze.
