Image Source : PTI – Indian shooter Avani Lekhara will be in action at the Paris Olympics on August 30
After a mixed bag of results on the opening day, Team India is gearing up for another round of competitions at the Paris Paralympics 2024. Coming up on Day 2 are some exciting events and several medal chances. Two-time Paralympic medalist Avani Lekhara is all set to kick-start her campaign, and a promising archer is gearing up for the round of 16 match on Friday, August 30.
India’s Day 1 might not have added any medals to the tally, but Sheetal shone brightly with her season-best ranking in the women’s individual compound event. She racked up 703 points, finishing second in the ranking round and will be back in action on Saturday.
India’s Medal Hopes on Day 2 at Paris Paralympics
The first medal hope of the day lies with Karam Jyoti and Sakshi Kasana, who will compete in the women’s discus throw F55 final. Another medal event to keep an eye on is the women’s 100m-T35 final, where the young and talented Preethi Pal will run for glory.
India’s Detailed Schedule for Day 2 – Paris Paralympics 2024
12:00 PM: Para badminton – Manasi Joshi vs Oksana Kozyna in the Women’s Singles SL3 Group Stage Match
Starting off the day, Manasi Joshi will face Oksana Kozyna in the Women’s Singles SL3 group stage. Manasi’s fans are eagerly waiting to see her skill and strategy on display.
12:30 PM: Para shooting – Avani Lekhara and Mona Agarwal in Women’s 10m Air Rifle Standing SH1 Qualification
The spotlight will then shift to Avani Lekhara and Mona Agarwal, who will compete in the Women’s 10m Air Rifle Standing SH1 qualification. This is a highly anticipated event as Avani looks to add another feather to her cap.
01:20 PM: Para badminton – Manoj Sarkar vs Mongkhon Bunsun in Men’s Singles SL3 Group Stage Match
Manoj Sarkar will take on Mongkhon Bunsun next. It’s a crucial match in the Men’s Singles SL3 group stage, where Manoj hopes to secure a win.
01:30 PM: Para athletics (Medal event) – Karam Jyoti and Sakshi Kasana in Women’s Discus Throw F55 Final
All eyes will be on Karam Jyoti and Sakshi Kasana as they enter the women’s discus throw F55 final. This event marks India’s first chance to climb the medal tally ladder.
02:00 PM: Para badminton – Nitesh Kumar vs Yang Jianyuan of China in Men’s Singles SL3 Group Stage Match
Following that, Nitesh Kumar is set to face China’s Yang Jianyuan in another key match of the Men’s Singles SL3 group stage.
02:40 PM: Para badminton – Suhas Yathiraj vs Shin Kyung Hwan of South Korea in Men’s Singles SL4 Group Stage Match
Next, Suhas Yathiraj competes against South Korea’s Shin Kyung Hwan in an intense match in the Men’s Singles SL4 group stage.
02:45 PM: Para shooting – Manish Narwal and Rudransh Khandelwal in Men’s 10m Air Pistol SH1 Qualification
Manish Narwal and Rudransh Khandelwal will compete in the Men’s 10m Air Pistol SH1 qualification. This is another event Indian fans will not want to miss.
04:40 PM: Para badminton – Palak Kohli vs Lean Ratri Oktila of Indonesia in Women’s Singles SL4 Group Stage Match
Palak Kohli will face Lean Ratri Oktila of Indonesia in the Women’s Singles SL4 group stage. Palak’s performance here could set the tone for her upcoming matches.
04:24 PM: Para cycling – Arshad Shaik in Men’s C2 3000m Individual Pursuit Qualification
Also scheduled at this time, Arshad Shaik will take on the Men’s C2 3000m Individual Pursuit Qualification. His speed and stamina will be put to the test.
04:45 PM: Para athletics (Medal event) – Preethi Pal in Women’s 100m-T35 Final
Promising young athlete Preethi Pal will run in the women’s 100m-T35 final, a race that comes with another medal opportunity for India.
05:00 PM: Para shooting – Sriharsha Devaraddi in Mixed 10m Air Rifle Standing SH2 Qualification
Sriharsha Devaraddi steps into action for the Mixed 10m Air Rifle Standing SH2 qualification.
07:30 PM: Para badminton – Thulasimathi Murugesan vs Beatriz Monteiro of Portugal in the Women’s Singles SU5 Group Stage Match
In the evening session, Thulasimathi Murugesan will compete against Portugal’s Beatriz Monteiro, hoping to advance further in the Women’s Singles SU5 group stage.
08:10 PM: Para badminton – Sirajan Solaimalai vs Chu Man Kai of Hong Kong in Men’s Singles SH6 Group Stage Match
Later, Sirajan Solaimalai will face Chu Man Kai of Hong Kong in the Men’s Singles SH6 group stage.
08:50 PM: Para badminton – Nitya Sre Sivan vs Cai Yi Lin of Chinese Taipei in Women’s Singles SH6 Group Stage Match
In another critical match, Nitya Sre Sivan will go up against Cai Yi Lin of Chinese Taipei in the Women’s Singles SH6 group stage.
10:50 PM: Para badminton – Krishna Nagar vs Miles Krajewski of the USA in Men’s Singles SH6 Group Stage Match
Krishna Nagar will take on USA’s Miles Krajewski in the Men’s Singles SH6 group stage later at night.
12:10 AM: Para badminton – Suhas Yathiraj and Palak Kohli vs Hikmat Ramdani and Leani Ratri Oktila in Mixed Doubles SL3-SU5 Group Stage Match
As the day turns to the next, Suhas Yathiraj and Palak Kohli will partner up against Hikmat Ramdani and Leani Ratri Oktila in a key mixed doubles SL3-SU5 group stage match.
12:10 AM: Para badminton – Nitesh Kumar and Thulasimathi Murugesan vs Lucas Mazur and Faustine Noel of France in Mixed Doubles SL3-SU5 Group Stage Match
Simultaneously, Nitesh Kumar and Thulasimathi Murugesan will look to outperform France’s Lucas Mazur and Faustine Noel in another mixed doubles SL3-SU5 group stage match.
01:30 AM: Para badminton – Sivarajan Solaimalai and Nithya Sre Sivan vs Natthapong Meechai and Chai Saeyang Chai of Thailand in Mixed Doubles SH6 Group Stage Match
Wrapping up India’s Day 2, Sivarajan Solaimalai and Nithya Sre Sivan will face Thailand’s Natthapong Meechai and Chai Saeyang Chai in the Mixed Doubles SH6 group stage.
It’s a packed day of action for the Indian contingent at the Paris Paralympics 2024. Stay tuned to India Press Live for the latest updates and results as our athletes strive for glory!