Indian Para-Athletes shine at Paris Paralympics with notable performances across multiple disciplines
Indian para-athletes have been showcasing their talent and determination at the Paris Paralympics 2024, delivering strong performances across a variety of events. From archery to rowing, and badminton to athletics, India's representatives have left a mark with their resilience and skill. In the men's individual archery event, Rakesh Kumar displayed excellent form in the 1/16 Elimination Round.
ANI
Aug 30, 2024 23:38 IST
Paris [France], August 30 (ANI): Indian para-athletes have been showcasing their talent and determination at the Paris Paralympics 2024, delivering strong performances across a variety of events. From archery to rowing, and badminton to athletics, India's representatives have left a mark with their resilience and skill.
In the men's individual archery event, Rakesh Kumar displayed excellent form in the 1/16 Elimination Round.
He secured his place in the 1/8 Elimination Round by defeating Senegal's Aliou Drame with a score of 136-131. Rakesh's next challenge will be against Indonesia's Ken Swagumilang, a match eagerly anticipated on September 1.
🇮🇳 Result Update: #ParaArchery🏹 Men’s Individual Compound Open 1/16 Elimination Round👇
— SAI Media (@Media_SAI) August 30, 2024
Rakesh Kumar qualifies for the 1/8 Elimination Round, defeating Senegal's Aliou Drame 136-131.
Rakesh's next match is against Indonesia's Ken Swagumilang at 7.17 pm IST on September 1.💪👏… pic.twitter.com/Kjg2WPYC5U
Shyam Sundar showcased incredible resilience. He finished in 15th place, securing his qualification for the 1/16 elimination round.
🎯 Shyam Sundar has shown incredible resilience in the Men's Individual Compound Open Ranking Round at #Paris2024, finishing strong at 15th place and qualifying for the 1/16 Elimination Round!
— Paralympic Committee of India (@PCI_IN_Official) August 30, 2024
Let's keep the momentum going.#MachaDhoom 🇮🇳💪 #TeamIndia #Cheer4Bharat… pic.twitter.com/fePHWUmKPS
Meanwhile, in the women's individual compound open, Sarita delivered a sensational performance in her 1/16 elimination round.
She defeated Malaysia's Nur Jannaton with a commanding score of 138-124, earning her spot in the 1/8 Elimination Round.
🇮🇳 Result Update: #ParaArchery🏹 Women’s Individual Compound Open 1/16 Elimination Round👇
— SAI Media (@Media_SAI) August 30, 2024
Sarita qualifies for the 1/8 round, thanks to a sensational performance which saw her beat Malaysia’s Nur Jannaton with a scoreline of 138-124.
All the best Sarita for the next round, do… pic.twitter.com/nu6GuuAbNu
Indian rowers Anita and Narayana Konganapalle put up a strong fight in the mixed team rowing event.
The duo finished fifth in their heat with a timing of .84, which qualified them for the Repechage rounds. The Repechage, scheduled for August 31, will give them another chance to advance further in the competition.
#Para Rowing: PR3 Mixed Double Sculls Heats
— SAI Media (@Media_SAI) August 30, 2024
Star #Rower Anita & Narayana Konganapalle finish fifth at the #Paris2024Paralympics, clocking .84 and qualifying for the Repechage Rounds.
The Repechage is scheduled on August 31 at 3 pm IST.
Keep supporting #TeamIndia and… pic.twitter.com/qfUoIy1GZv
In para badminton, Suhas Yathiraj continued his winning streak in the group stage.
After his initial victory, Suhas secured another win by defeating Korea's Shin Kyung Hwan in straight sets, 26-24 and 21-14. This victory positions him strongly as he moves forward in the tournament.
🇮🇳 Result Update: #ParaBadminton🏸Men’s Singles SL4 Group stage A👇
— SAI Media (@Media_SAI) August 30, 2024
Para shuttler Suhas Yathiraj continues to impress at the #ParisParalympics2024🫡
After winning his first group match yesterday, Suhas also claimed victory in his second group game earlier today. He defeated… pic.twitter.com/yNAYtvBT5M
Thulasimathi Murugesan also impressed with her performance in the women's singles badminton event.
She won her second group stage match, defeating Portugal's Beatriz Monteiro with a solid 21-12, 21-8 victory. With this win, Thulasimathi advances to the semi-finals, bringing her one step closer to a potential medal.
🌟 Thulasimathi Murugesan Triumphs! 🌟
— Paralympic Committee of India (@PCI_IN_Official) August 30, 2024
In a stellar performance, Thulasimathi Murugesan won her second group stage match in the Women’s Singles SU5, defeating Beatriz Monteiro from Portugal with a solid 21-12, 21-8 victory. With this win, she advances to the semi-finals,… pic.twitter.com/n7chl0FpjF
Palak Kohli, despite a valiant effort, faced a tough challenge in her closely fought group stage match against Indonesia's Leani Ratri Oktila.
Palak took the first set 21-18 but eventually fell with a final score of 21-5, 21-13. Her performance, however, remains commendable, showing her fighting spirit.
Women's Singles SL4 Group Stage C👇🏻
— SAI Media (@Media_SAI) August 30, 2024
Palak Kohli loses to Indonesia's🇮🇩 Leani Ratri Oktila by a 21-18, 5-21, 13-21 scoreline.
The first-placed finisher will qualify for the semifinal while 2nd place from the group will qualify for the quarterfinals.
Let's cheer for her great… pic.twitter.com/4abiMTgVJZ
In the Para Athletics women's discus throw F55 Final, Sakshi Kasana and Karamjyoti both delivered their season-best performances.
Sakshi finished in 6th place with a throw of 21.49m, while Karamjyoti closely followed in 7th place with a throw of 20.22m.
🇮🇳 Result Update: #ParaAthletics Women’s Discuss Throw F55 Final
— SAI Media (@Media_SAI) August 30, 2024
Disappointment for Sakshi Kasana and Karamjyoti as the duo finished 6th and 7th respectively in the final.
Sakshi gave her season best throw of 21.49m while Karamjyoti also gave her season best performance of… pic.twitter.com/MnIOjAT6s6
In men's paracycling, Arshad Shaik participated in the C1-3 1000m Time Trial Track qualifying event, finishing 9th with a timing of 4:20:949 minutes.
Although he did not advance to the finals, Arshad's focus now shifts to his next event, where he will aim to deliver a stronger performance.
🇮🇳 Result Update: #ParaCycling 🏸Men’s C2 3000m Individual Para Cycling Pursuit Qualifiers👇
— SAI Media (@Media_SAI) August 30, 2024
Tough luck for our para cyclist Arshad Shaik💔
With a timing of 4:20:949 minutes Arshad finished 9th in the qualifying round but failed to make it to the finals. Up next, Arshad will… pic.twitter.com/llRTWu1zus
Sriharsha Devaraddi, competing in the R4 Mixed 10m Air Rifle Standing SH2 Qualification, came close to making it to the final but narrowly missed out, finishing 9th with a total score of 630.7.
R4 - Mixed 10m Air Rifle Standing SH2 Qualification👇🏻
— SAI Media (@Media_SAI) August 30, 2024
Sriharsha Devaraddi comes close but is unable to qualify for the final. He finishes 9th with a total score of 630.7.
The Top 8 qualify for the final.
Let the #Cheer4Bharat🇮🇳 chants ring out loud, let's cheer for #TeamIndia… pic.twitter.com/0JmXP5HJ1U
Similarly, Rudransh Khandelwal also missed the final, finishing 9th with a total score of 561.
Earlier in the day, Avani Lekhara struck gold in the women's 10m air rifle final at the ongoing Paris Paralympics. Shooter Mona Agarwal bagged the bronze medal at the same event. Meanwhile, Manish Narwal won silver in the men's 10m air pistol SH1 pistol final event.
India started off the Paris Paralympics on a marvellous note after bagging two medals in the women's 10m air rifle event. From the start of the final, the two Indians were in the top three places, eying for the gold. However, it was Avani who secured the top spot in the women's 10m air rifle final event.
The Indian contingent continues to demonstrate their prowess and resilience at the Paris Paralympics 2024, with many athletes still in contention for medals. (ANI)
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