On August 31st, Indian athletes will be competing in various disciplines at the Paris Paralympics, including para badminton, para archery, para shooting, para athletics, para rowing, and para track cycling. Keep an eye out for exciting performances from athletes like Mandeep Kaur, Swaroop Mahavir Unhalkar, Jyoti Gaderiya, and more.
India’s para-badminton contingent performed well at the Paris Paralympics on Friday, with Suhas Yathiraj and Nitesh Kumar securing their spots in the men’s singles semifinals, while Murugesan Thulasimathi advanced to the women’s singles semifinals. However, Manasi Joshi and Manoj Sarkar suffered setbacks in their respective matches.
India made a strong start at the Paris Paralympics 2024, with Sheetal Devi setting a new world record in the women’s individual compound open ranking round. The Indian contingent also showcased their prowess in Para Badminton and Para Archery, while facing tough competition in other events.
The Paris 2024 Paralympics commenced on August 29th, and Indian athletes made their mark in various disciplines, including para badminton, para archery, para taekwondo, and para track cycling. Get ready to cheer for Team India as they strive for glory on the global stage.
The 17th edition of the Summer Paralympics kicks off in Paris on Thursday, August 29th, with Indian athletes set to compete in para badminton, para archery, para taekwondo, and para track cycling. Follow the schedule for India’s participation on the opening day.
Indian para-badminton star Pramod Bhagat has been suspended for 18 months by the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) due to three whereabouts failures, effectively ending his hopes of defending his Paralympic gold medal in Paris. Bhagat, a reigning champion in the SL-3 category, expressed his disappointment with the decision, citing a technical glitch during the submission process for one of the failures. He is now exploring options to overturn the ban, but time is running out.
Suhas Yathiraj, an Indian para-badminton player, has reached the pinnacle of his sport by becoming the world number one in the SL-4 category. This achievement comes after his silver medal at the Tokyo Paralympics and his recent World Championship title win. Yathiraj’s dedication and hard work have propelled him to the top of the world rankings, surpassing French legend Lucas Mazur.
