India’s Paralympic journey in Paris is heating up on Day 2, with athletes from various disciplines ready to showcase their talent and determination on the international stage. The action-packed schedule features a diverse range of events, including archery, badminton, shooting, and track and field, with Indian athletes poised to make their mark.
Para Badminton: A Stellar Start
The day began with promising performances in Para Badminton. Manasi Joshi will face Oksana Kozyna (Ukraine) in Women’s Singles SL3 Group Play, while Manoj Sarkar will take on Mongkhon Bunsun (Thailand) in Men’s Singles SL3 Group Play. Nitesh Kumar and Suhas Lalinakere Yathiraj will also be vying for victories in their respective group matches.
Shooting for Gold
India’s shooters are aiming for a strong showing in the Women’s 10m Air Rifle Standing SH1 Qualification and Final, with Avani Lekhara and Mona Agarwal leading the charge. Rudransh Khandelwal and Manish Narwal are set to compete in Men’s 10m Air Pistol SH1 Qualification and Final, hoping to secure a place on the podium.
Archery: A World Record Breaking Debut
Sheetal Devi, the armless archer, made a historic start to her Paralympic campaign, setting a new world record in the women’s individual compound open ranking round. While the record was later broken by a single point, Devi’s performance demonstrates the resilience and skill of the Indian athletes.
Across Disciplines: A Day of Thrills
The day will see a range of other competitions with Indian athletes looking to make their mark. Jyoti Karam and Sakshi Kasana will compete in Women’s Discus Throw – F55 Final, Bhavinaben Patel and Sonalben Patel will battle in Women’s Doubles WD 10 Quarterfinals, and Anita and Narayana Konganapalle will be in action in PR3 Mixed Double Sculls Heats. Arshad Shaik will compete in Men’s C2 3000m Individual Pursuit Qualifying, while Palak Kohli will face Leani Ratri Oktila (Indonesia) in Women’s Singles SL4 Group Play.
As the day progresses, India’s Paralympic hopefuls will continue to fight for glory, carrying the nation’s hopes on their shoulders. With a large contingent of athletes participating in the Games, India is set to make its presence felt in the global sporting arena.
