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In an exciting update from the Paris Paralympics 2024, India’s star shooter Avani Lekhara is all set to aim for her second medal on Day 4. Fresh off her gold medal victory in the women’s individual 10m air rifle standing event, Avani is back in action, this time teaming up with Sidhartha Babu in the R3 mixed 10m air rifle prone qualification event. If they make it past the qualifiers, they will also compete in the final on Sunday.
Adding to the anticipation, Preethi Pal, who made history by winning India’s first-ever track medal at the Paralympics with a bronze in the 100m, will now compete in the Women’s 200m T35 Final.
High Hopes in High Jump
The action-packed day doesn’t stop there. Athletes Nishad Kumar and Ram Pal are also in the spotlight as they gear up for the men’s high jump T47 final. Expected to bring home more glory, both athletes are determined to give their best as the games draw closer to their conclusion.
India’s Full Schedule for Day 4 (September 1) at Paris Paralympics 2024
Here is the detailed schedule for Team India:
- 12:00 PM – Para Badminton: Mandeep Kaur vs Mariam Eniola Bolaji of Nigeria in the Women’s Singles SL3 Quarterfinal.
- 12:50 PM – Para Badminton: Palak Kohli vs Khalimatus Sadiyah in the Women’s Singles SL4 Quarterfinal.
- 1:00 PM – Para Shooting: Avani Lekhara and Sidhartha Babu in the R3 Mixed 10m Air Rifle Prone SH1 Qualification.
- 1:39 PM – Para Athletics: Rakshitha Raju in the Women’s 1500m T11 Round 1.
- 2:00 PM – Para Rowing: Anita and Narayana Konganapalle in the PR3 Mixed Double Sculls Final B.
- 3:00 PM – Para Shooting: Sriharsha Devaraddi Ramakrishna in the R5 Mixed 10m Air Rifle Prone SH2 Qualification.
- 3:12 PM – Para Athletics: Ravi Rongali in the Men’s Shot Put F40 Final.
Medal Events to Watch Out For
- 4:30 PM – Para Shooting: Avani Lekhara and Sidhartha Babu in the R3 Mixed 10m Air Rifle Prone SH1 Final (if they qualify).
- 6:30 PM – Para Shooting: Sriharsha Devaraddi Ramakrishna in the R5 Mixed 10m Air Rifle Prone SH2 Final (if he qualifies).
- 7:17 PM – Para Archery: Rakesh Kumar vs Ken Swagumilang in the Men’s Individual Compound Open Round of 16.
Final Showdowns in Badminton
- 8:10 PM – Para Badminton:
- Nitesh Kumar vs Daisuke Fujihara in the Men’s Singles SL3 Semi-final.
- Suhas Yathiraj vs Sukant Kadam in the Men’s Singles SL4 Semi-final.
- Mandeep Kaur vs Xiao Zuxian in the Women’s Singles SL3 Semi-final (if she qualifies).
- Palak Kohli vs Leani Ratri Oktila in the Women’s Singles SL4 Semi-final (if she qualifies).
- Thulasimathi Murugesan vs Manisha Ramadass/Mamiko Toyoda in the Women’s Singles SU5 Semi-final.
Table Tennis and Archery Face-Offs
- 9:15 PM – Para Table Tennis: Bhavinaben Patel vs Martha Verdin in the Women’s Singles WS4 Round of 16.
- 9:16 PM – Para Archery: Rakesh Kumar in the Men’s Individual Compound Open Quarter-finals (if he qualifies).
- 10:24 PM – Para Archery: Rakesh Kumar in the Men’s Individual Compound Open Semi-finals (if he qualifies).
More Medal Hopes in Athletics
- 10:40 PM – Para Athletics: Nishad Kumar and Ram Pal in the Men’s High Jump T47 Final.
- 11:13 PM – Para Archery: Rakesh Kumar in the Men’s Individual Compound Open Final (if he qualifies).
- 11:27 PM – Para Athletics: Preethi Pal in the Women’s 200m T35 Final.
Wrapping Up with Table Tennis
- 12:15 AM – Para Table Tennis: Sonalben Patel vs Andela Muzinic Vincetic in the Women’s Singles WS3 Round of 16.
It’s a jam-packed day for Indian athletes as they compete across various events with the hope of bringing more medals home. From shooting and athletics to badminton and table tennis, the spirit of the Paralympics is well and truly alive in Paris. Keep your eyes peeled for updates as these incredible sportsmen and women aim to achieve their dreams on the global stage.
