Published 07:50 IST, September 3rd 2024
India at Paralympics Day 6: More Chances for Indian Athletes to Bag Up Medals After Historic Day 5
After a historic Day 5, Indian athletes will compete in para shooting, para archery, and para athletics at the 2024 Paralympics in Paris on September 3.
India had a historic outing on day five when the superstar para athletes broke records and secured medals. After Yogesh Kathuniya opened India's medal spree at Stade de France, Nitesh Kumar went toe-to-toe to secure the gold against Great Britain's Daniel Bethell after an intense three-game match. The day ended with Sumit Antil breaking his own Paralympic record with a 70.59m throw and successfully defending his gold medal. The Indian contingent is far from done as more final events are set to take place on Day six of the Paris Paralympics. Take a look at the entire schedule of India in the Paralympics in the French Capital.
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India’s Day 6 at the Paris Paralympics: Medal Hopes Are High in Day 6 After Indian Contingent Historic Day 5 Run
After India's historic medal spree on Day 5, the sixth day will also be a day filled with final events. Gold medalist Avani Lekhara and Bronze Medalist Mona Agarwal will be in action once again, as they will feature in the Women's 50m Rifle 3 Position SH1 Final. India's flag bearer, Bhagyashri Jadhav, will also be in action in the women's shot put final.
Athletics will be in prime focus, as several Indian para-athletes will be a part of the final events. Deepthi Jeevanji will be a part of the Women's 400m Final, while Mariyappan Thangavelu, Sharad Kumar and Shailesh Kumar will feature in the Men’s High Jump Final. India will have a busy day today. Take a thorough look at the Day 6 schedule for India in the Paris Paralympics.
India's Schedule for Day 6 at the Paris Paralympics 2024
01:00 PM IST - Para Shooting - R8 - Women’s 50m Rifle 3 Positions SH1 Qualification - Mona Agarwal, Avani Lekhara
02:28 PM IST - Para Athletics - Women’s Shot Put - F34 Final - Bhagyashri Jadhav
03:20 PM IST - Para Archery - Women’s Individual Recurve Open 1/8 Elimination - Pooja
07:30 PM IST - Para Shooting - R8 - Women’s 50m Rifle 3 Positions SH1 Final - Mona Agarwal, Avani Lekhara
08:30 PM IST onwards - Para Archery - Women’s Individual Recurve Open Quarterfinals - Pooja (Subject to qualification)
09:38 PM IST onwards - Para Archery - Women’s Individual Recurve Open Semifinal - Pooja (Subject to qualification)
10:27 PM IST onwards - Para Archery - Women’s Individual Recurve Open Medal Matches - Pooja (Subject to qualification)
10:38 PM IST - Para Athletics - Women’s 400m - T20 Final - Deepthi Jeevanji
11:50 PM IST - Para Athletics - Men’s High Jump - T63 Final - Mariyappan Thangavelu, Sharad Kumar, Shailesh Kumar
12:13 AM IST [04th September 2024] - Para Athletics - Men’s Javelin Throw - F46 Final - Ajeet Singh, Rinku, Sundar Singh Gurjar
Updated 09:22 IST, September 3rd 2024