India at Paris Paralympic 2024 Games LIVE: Gold Medal Wins, Thrilling Matches, and What’s Next
With India scaling up the medal ladder day by day at the Paris Paralympics 2024, Excitement is visibly high. Day five of the Games saw India climb to 22nd position on the medals table, courtesy some sterling performances by our athletes.
Nitesh Kumar Shines in Paris Paralympic 2024
However, the real highlight of the day was provided by the stunning victory in para badminton. Competing in the men’s singles SL3 event, Nitesh was pitted against Daniel Bethell from Great Britain in the final. The competition was really fought to the wire with great determination but was clinched by Nitesh with great élan. He brought home India’s second gold medal at the Paris Paralympics 2024. His success provides proof of his efforts and the rising standard of Indian para-athletes on the international stage.
Yogesh Kathuniya Wins Silver in Discus Throw
Medal count for India on the tenth day with a brilliant performance of Yogesh Kathuniya in discus throw. Among the most reliable players in his event, Yogesh won a silver medal. His win not only contributes to India’s overall medal count but also acts as a boost to many young and talented budding players back home.
upcoming medal hopefuls
The day is far from over, with a number of additional Indian competitors competing in different events for medals. Here is a quick summary of exciting matches to watch out for:
Para Badminton: Sukant Kadam is in the fray for a bronze medal in his class. In the women’s singles SU5 gold medal match, 22-year-old Thulasimathi Murugesan faces off against China’s Yang Qiu Xia in the final. Suhas Yathiraj would hope to beat Lucas Mazur, whom he lost in Tokyo in the men’s singles SL4.
Para Archery: Indian archers have been immense in promise and may well bring in more medals to the kitty for India. A dream of hitting the bull’s eye could be seen in their performances.
Para Shooting: With the Indian shooters creating a storm in international competitions off late, the Paris Paralympics 2024 is no exception. With precision and focus, they will compete for top honors in events.
Para Athletics: In the mixed doubles SH6 event, Indian duo Sivarajan Solaimalai and Nithya Sre Sumathy Sivan will take part for the bronze medal. Indian para-shuttler Manisha Ramadass will also face Denmark’s Catherine Rosengren in the play-off for women’s singles SU5 bronze medal.
Sumit Antil: The Javelin Star
One of the most highly-anticipated events of the day is F64 men’s javelin throw where Sumit Antil will be in action. Sumit gained worldwide fame after his record-breaking performance in Tokyo, where he won gold with a throw of 68.55 meters. Ever since, he has gone on to dominate the sport as he won gold medals at the World Championships in Paris 2023 and Kobe 2024 besides at the Asian Para Games. In Hangzhou, Sumit set another world record at 73.29 meters. All eyes will be on him as he aims to replicate or even surpass his previous achievements.
The Journey So Far
India so far has put up a commendable show in the Paralympics 2024 in Paris. With every medal, our athletes proved that determination, grit, and perseverance can break barriers and achieve the extra mile. Smashing amounts of support are coming from the nation, and it seems our athletes are feeding off this energy as they compete on the world stage.
What’s Next?
Much glory is expected to come in for the Indian Contingent as the Paris Paralympics 2024 progresses. The coming days promise more exciting matches and medal wins. All eyes are on the performance of our athletes in para badminton, para archery, para shooting, and para athletics.
The Indian Paralympic contingents have beautiful stories of resilience and hope. These athletes have overcome challenges and continue to inspire millions with their feats. Winning medals is not the issue in the Paris Paralympics 2024; it’s about celebrating the human spirit and sports binding people together.
Final Thoughts
As we cheer for our athletes at the Paris Paralympics 2024, each match, throw, and shot is another step toward history. India inches up to the 22nd spot in the medals table, which is just the beginning. With more events lined up and going by how our athletes are performing, the good news for India at the Paris Paralympics 2024 isn’t going to stop here.
Now, stay tuned for the updates of the Games. Cheer our athletes to the gold, let’s make India proud on the world stage!
