India Poised for Glory on Day 10 of Paris Paralympics 2024: Full Schedule, Key Athletes, and Medal Tally
The Indian contingent is ready to make a mark on Day 10 of the Paris Paralympics 2024, with athletes competing across multiple events including para canoe, athletics, cycling, and swimming. India has consistently delivered stellar performances throughout the games, raising the nation’s hopes for more medals in today’s action-packed schedule.
Key Events for India on Day 10:
India’s top athletes in para cycling, para canoe, para athletics, and para swimming are set to compete today. Notable competitors include Arshad Shaik, Jyoti Gaderiya, Yash Kumar, and Simran, who are all aiming for podium finishes.
Day 10 Schedule:
- Para Cycling Road (Men’s C1-3 Road Race – Final): Arshad Shaik at 13:00
- Para Cycling Road (Women’s C1-3 Road Race – Final): Jyoti Gaderiya at 13:05
- Para Canoe (Men’s Kayak Single 200m – KL1 – Semifinals): Yash Kumar at 13:30
- Para Swimming (Men’s 50m Butterfly – S7 – Heats): Suyash Narayan Jadhav at 13:00
- Para Canoe (Women’s Va’a Single 200m – VL2 – Semifinals): Prachi Yadav at 13:58
- Para Athletics Finals (22:30-00:30):
- Men’s Javelin Throw – F41: Navdeep at 22:30
- Women’s 200m – T12: Simran at 23:04
- Men’s 400m – T47: Dilip Mahadu Gavit at 00:30
India’s Medal Tally So Far:
India is currently ranked 17th in the overall medal tally, having won 27 medals, including 6 gold, 9 silver, and 12 bronze. This has been India’s most successful Paralympics to date, with athletes excelling in a variety of sports.
Here is a recap of India’s medal winners so far:
- Avani Lekhara – Gold in Shooting (Women’s 10m Air Rifle Standing SH1)
- Mona Agarwal – Bronze in Shooting (Women’s 10m Air Rifle Standing SH1)
- Preethi Pal – Bronze in Women’s 100m T35 (Athletics)
- Manish Narwal – Silver in Men’s 10m Air Pistol SH1 (Shooting)
- Rubina Francis – Bronze in Women’s 10m Air Pistol SH1 (Shooting)
- Preethi Pal – Bronze in Women’s 200m T35 (Athletics)
- Nishad Kumar – Silver in Men’s High Jump T47 (Athletics)
- Yogesh Kathuniya – Silver in Men’s Discus Throw F56 (Athletics)
- Thulasimathi Murugesan – Silver in Women’s Singles SU5 (Badminton)
- Manisha Ramadass – Bronze in Women’s Singles SU5 (Badminton)
- Suhas Yathiraj – Silver in Men’s Singles SL4 (Badminton)
- Rakesh Kumar / Sheetal Devi – Bronze in Mixed Team Compound Open (Athletics)
- Sumit Antil – Gold in Javelin Throw F64 (Athletics)
- Nithya Sre Sivan – Bronze in Women’s Singles SH6 (Badminton)
- Deepthi Jeevanji – Bronze in Women’s 400m T20 (Athletics)
- Sharad Kumar – Silver in Men’s High Jump T63 (Athletics)
- Mariyappan Thangavelu – Bronze in Men’s High Jump T63 (Athletics)
- Ajeet Singh – Silver in Men’s Javelin Throw F46 (Athletics)
- Sundar Singh Gurjar – Bronze in Men’s Javelin Throw F46 (Athletics)
- Sachin Khilari – Silver in Men’s Shot Put F46 (Athletics)
- Harvinder Singh – Gold in Men’s Individual Recurve Open (Archery)
- Dharambir – Gold in Men’s Club Throw 51 (Athletics)
- Pranav Soorma – Silver in Men’s Club Throw 51 (Athletics)
- Kapil Parmar – Bronze in Men’s 60kg J1 (Judo)
- Hokato Hotozhe Sema – Bronze in Men’s Shot Put F57
- Praveen Kumar – Gold in Men’s High Jump T64 (Athletics)
India’s Best Paralympics Performance
The 2024 Paris Paralympics has been India’s most successful edition, breaking previous records with an impressive 27 medals. The Indian athletes have shown remarkable resilience and determination across multiple sports categories, inspiring millions back home.
As Day 10 unfolds, India looks forward to adding more medals to its tally and continuing its winning momentum at the Paris Paralympics. With promising athletes competing in today’s events, the nation’s hopes are high for more podium finishes.
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