Paralympics 2024: India Inches Closer to Historic Medal Record | Two Gold and Two Silver Added to Medal Tally.

India’s Paralympics campaign in Paris 2024 continues to reach new heights as the country added two more gold and two silver medals to its tally, bringing it tantalizingly close to breaking its all-time medal record. With these outstanding victories, India now stands on the brink of surpassing its previous best haul from the Tokyo 2020 Paralympics, where they claimed 19 medals.

The Indian contingent’s incredible performances in track and field, archery, and other disciplines have further solidified their status as global contenders. Harvinder Singh made history by winning gold in para archery, while Dharambir secured gold in the men’s club throw F51 event. Both victories reflect India’s rising dominance in Paralympic sports.

Additionally, India bagged two silver medals from athletes Sachin Sarjerao Khilari in shot put and Pranav Soorma in club throw, further enhancing their medal count.

As India edges closer to a record-breaking medal haul, the country’s para-athletes continue to inspire and uplift the nation with their relentless spirit and dedication.

India’s stellar performance on Day 7 is edging them closer to breaking their highest-ever Paralympics medal tally, setting the stage for what promises to be a historic campaign. Keep following for more updates on India’s journey at the Paris Paralympics 2024!

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India Shines on Day 7 at Paris Paralympics 2024: A Detailed Wrap-Up

India continued its impressive run at the Paris Paralympics 2024, with multiple athletes delivering standout performances across various disciplines on Day 7 (September 4, Wednesday). Here’s a comprehensive look at the results:

1. Para Archery – Men’s Recurve Open

India’s Harvinder Singh clinched gold in spectacular fashion, defeating Lukasz Ciszek of Poland in the final with a flawless 6-0 victory. Harvinder’s journey to gold included wins against Aarb Ameri Mohammad Reza in the semi-finals, Hector Julio Ramirez in the quarters, and Tseng Lung-hui earlier in the day.

2. Para Athletics – Men’s Shot Put F46 Final

Sachin Sarjerao Khilari secured the silver medal with a remarkable throw of 16.32m, an Asian Record (AR). Teammates Mohd Yasser and Rohit Kumar finished 8th and 9th respectively, with best efforts of 14.21m and 14.10m.

3. Para Athletics – Men’s Club Throw F51 Final

India celebrated another gold medal as Dharambir set a new AR with a throw of 34.92m. Pranav Soorma added to the tally by winning silver, with a personal best of 34.59m. Unfortunately, Amit Kumar finished 10th with a best throw of 23.96m.

4. Para Cycling – Men’s C2 Individual Road Time Trial Final

Arshad Shaik posted a time of 25:20.11, securing the 11th spot in a fiercely competitive field.

5. Para Cycling – Women’s C1-3 Individual Road Time Trial Final

In the women’s event, Jyoti Gaderiya clocked 30:00.16 to finish 16th.

6. Para Shooting – Mixed 50m Pistol SH1 Qualifier

Indian shooters Nihal Singh and Rudransh Khandelwal finished 19th and 22nd, with scores of 522 and 517 respectively.

7. Para Table Tennis – Women’s Singles Class 4 Quarterfinals

Bhavina Patel put up a strong fight but eventually lost 1-3 (12-14, 9-11, 11-8, 6-11) to China’s Zhou Ying, ending her campaign.

8. Para Athletics – Women’s Shot Put F46 Final

Amisha Rawat achieved a personal best (PB) of 9.25m, finishing in 14th place.

9. Para Powerlifting – Men’s 49kg Final

India’s Parmjeet Kumar registered a successful lift of 150kg, securing the 8th spot in the men’s 49kg final.

10. Para Powerlifting – Women’s 45kg Final

In the women’s category, Sakina Khatun lifted 86kg, finishing 7th.

11. Para Athletics – Women’s 100m T12 Heat

Simran topped her heat with an impressive time of 12.17 seconds, advancing to the semifinals.