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Paris Paralympics 2024 Day 6: Key Events and Medal Hopes for India
As the Paris Paralympics 2024 continues to unfold with inspiring performances, Day 6 promises to be another significant day for India. Following a series of remarkable achievements by Indian para-athletes, the nation eagerly anticipates further success across multiple disciplines including shooting, athletics, and archery.
Shooting Showdown: All Eyes on Avani Lekhara and Mona Agarwal
The spotlight will be firmly on Indian shooters Avani Lekhara and Mona Agarwal as they take to the range in the women’s 50m rifle 3 positions SH1 event. The duo will first compete in the qualification round at 1:00 PM, with hopes of advancing to the final, scheduled for 7:30 PM. Avani Lekhara, already a Paralympic champion and a proven performer on the global stage, is seen as a strong contender for a podium finish. Mona Agarwal, too, has shown immense potential and could pull off a surprise.
Athletics: A Day of Medal Prospects
India’s medal hunt in athletics will intensify with several key events lined up. In the women’s shot put F34 final, Bhagyashree Jadhav will aim for a podium finish at 2:28 PM. Following this, Deepthi Jeevanji will compete in the women’s 400m T20 final at 10:38 PM, where she’ll look to bring home a medal with a strong run.
The night will conclude with three Indian high jumpers—Sharad Kumar, Mariyappan Thangavelu, and Shailesh Kumar—vying for medals in the men’s T63 high jump final at 11:50 PM. All three are experienced athletes with Mariyappan already a household name after his gold-medal performance in Rio 2016. Rounding off the athletics action will be the men’s javelin throw F46 final, featuring Ajeet Singh Yadav, Rinku, and Sundar Singh Gurjar at 12:13 AM (Wednesday). This event holds immense promise, with India traditionally excelling in javelin events.
Archery: Pooja in Focus
In archery, Pooja will compete in the women’s recurve event at 3:20 PM, with her opponent yet to be determined. Given India’s strong history in Paralympic archery, there’s optimism that Pooja can deliver a winning performance.
India’s Medal Tally So Far
India’s performance at the Paris Paralympics has been commendable, with a total of eight medals so far, including three golds. On Tuesday, para shuttler Nithya Sre Sivan added to the tally with a bronze in the SH6 category. The archery duo of Rakesh Kumar and Sheetal Devi also secured bronze in the Mixed Team Compound event after a thrilling 156-155 victory over Italy’s Eleonora Sarti and Matteo Bonnacina. Notably, javelin thrower Sumit Antil continued his dominance in the F64 category by setting a new world record to claim gold, adding to India’s growing collection of medals.
Looking Ahead
With multiple medal opportunities on Day 6, Indian fans have plenty to be excited about. The performances in shooting, athletics, and archery could further elevate India’s standing in the medal tally, contributing to what has already been a historic Paralympic campaign for the nation.
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