India’s Medal Tally Climbs to Five at Paris Paralympics

India’s medal tally at the 17th Summer Paralympics in Paris climbed to five on Saturday, thanks to Rubina Francis’s bronze medal win in the women’s 10m air pistol SH1 event. The triumph came on the third day of competition, showcasing India’s prowess in Paralympic sports.

However, the day wasn’t without its setbacks. Indian para-shuttlers Sivarajan Solaimalai and Nithya Sre Sumathy Sivan faced disappointment in the mixed doubles SH6 semifinal, losing to the American pair of Miles Krajewski and Jayci Simon. This defeat means the Indians will now compete for bronze in the category.

The Paris Paralympics is a grand spectacle featuring 549 events across 22 sports, offering a platform for athletes with disabilities to showcase their exceptional talents and determination. Here’s a breakdown of how Indian athletes performed on Day 3:

Para Badminton:

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Women’s Singles SL3 Group Play Stage – Group B:

Mandeep Kaur secured a victory against Celine Aurelie Vinot (AUS) with a score of 2-1 (21-23, 21-10, 21-17).
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Men’s Singles SL3 Group Play Stage – Group A:

Nitesh Kumar triumphed over Bunsun Mongkhon (THA) with a comfortable 2-0 win (21-13, 21-14).
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Men’s Singles SL3 Group Play Stage – Group A:

Manoj Sarkar also secured a 2-0 victory (21-15, 21-11) against Yang Jianyuan.
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Men’s Singles SL4 Group Play Stage – Group B:

Sukant Kadam defeated Siripong Teamarrom (THA) with a convincing 2-0 scoreline (21-12, 21-12).
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Men’s Singles SL4 Group Play Stage – Group D:

Tarun suffered a loss to Lucas Mazur (FRA) with a score of 0-2 (7-21, 16-21).
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Women’s Singles SU5 Group Play Stage – Group C:

Manisha Ramadass lost to Yang Qiu Xia (CHN) with a score of 2-0 (15-21, 7-21).
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Men’s Singles SH6 Group Play Stage – Group A:

Sivarajan Solaimalai lost to Krysten Coombs (GBR) with a score of 0-2 (12-21, 10-21).
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Women’s Singles SH6 Group Play Stage – Group A:

Nithya Sre Sumathy Sivan lost to Lin Shuangbao (CHN) with a score of 0-2 (20-22, 18-21).
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Men’s Singles SH6 Group Play Stage – Group B:

Krishna Nagar lost to Natthapong Meechai (THA) with a score of 0-2 (20-22, 3-11).
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Mixed Doubles SH6 Semifinal:

The Indian pair of Sivarajan Solaimalai and Nithya Sre Sumathy Sivan lost to Miles Krajewski and Jayci Simon (USA) with a score of 1-2 (21-17, 14-21, 13-21).

Para Shooting:

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R1 – Men’s 10m Air Rifle Standing SH1 Qualification:

Swaroop Mahavir Unhalkar finished fourteenth with a score of 613.4.
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P2 – Women’s 10m Air Pistol SH1 Qualification:

Rubina Francis secured sixth place with a score of 556.
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P2 – Women’s 10m Air Pistol SH1 Final:

Rubina Francis won bronze with a score of 211.1.

Para Cycling Track:

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Women’s C1-3 500m Time Trial – Qualifying:

Jyoti Gaderiya finished eleventh with a time of 52.098 seconds.
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Men’s C1-3 1000m Time Trial – Qualifying:

Arshad Shaik finished eleventh with a time of 1:26.154 minutes.

Para Rowing:

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PR3 Mixed Double Sculls Repechages:

Anita and Narayana Konganapalle finished third with a time of 7:54.33 minutes.

Para Archery:

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Women’s Individual Compound Open, 1/8 Elimination:

Sarita beat Eleonora Sarti (ITA) with a score of 141-135. She went on to lose in the quarterfinals to Cure Girdi Oznur (TUR) with a score of 140-145.
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Women’s Individual Compound Open, 1/8 Elimination:

Sheetal Devi lost to Mariana Zuniga (CHN) with a score of 137-138.

Para Athletics:

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Men’s Javelin Throw F57 Final:

Parveen Kumar finished eighth with a throw of 42.12 meters.