Published 07:14 IST, August 31st 2024
India at Paris Paralympics Day 3: Archer Sheetal Devi in Elimination Round After Setting Record
As Day 3 of the Paralympics begins, the focus will be on shooters Sheetal Devi & Sarita in individual elimination rounds. Para shuttlers will also take stage.
India had a stellar outing on Day 2 of the Paris Paralympics after bagging four medals in one day, including a gold. The record-breaking outing by Avani Lekhara earned her back-to-back gold medals. A solver and two bronze finishes have put India in a dominant stance and they will aim to continue the momentum. As the Indian contingent sets foot in Day 3 of the Paralympics, take a look at the entire schedule and details of today's events.
India's Day 3 at the Paris Paralympics: High Medal Hopes in Place, Sheetal Devi in Action at Eliminator Round
As Day 3 of the Paris Paralympics begins, the entire attention will remain on shooters Sheetal Devi and Sarita in individual action at the elimination round. Para-archer Devi set records on Day 1 and is expected to continue the good run with her skills. Para Shuttlers will also take the stage when Mandeep Kaur and Manisha Ramadass aim to make progress in women's singles. At the same time, Nitesh Kumar, Manoj Sarkar, Sukant Kadam, and Tarun hope to advance in the men's singles event. A couple of para-athletes will be on the medal hunt as Parveen Kumar will be a part of the Men's Javelin Throw Final. Rubina Francis and Swaroop Mahavir Unhalkar will return to the shooting range with high hopes of winning medals.
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India at the 2024 Paris Paralympics: Day 3 Schedule
Para-Badminton: Mandeep Kaur vs Celine Aurelie Vinot (Australia) in Women's Singles SL3 Group Play Stage: 12:00 PM IST
Para Shooting: Swaroop Mahavir Unhalkar in Men's 10m Air Rifle Standing SH1 Qualification: 01:00 PM IST
Para-Badminton: Nitesh Kumar vs Mongkhon Bunsun (Thailand) in Men's Singles SL3 Group Play Stage - 01:20 PM IST
Para Cycling Track: Jyoti Gaderiya in Women's C1-3 500m Time Trial - Qualifying - 01:30 PM IST
Arshad Shaik in Men's C1-3 1000m Time Trial - Qualifying - 01:49 PM IST
Para-Badminton: Manoj Sarkar vs Jianyuan Yang (China) in Men's Singles SL3 Group Play Stage - 02:00 PM IST
Sukant Kadam vs Siripong Teamarrom (Thailand) in Men's Singles SL4 Group Play Stage - 02:40 PM IST
Para Rowing: Anita/Narayana Konganapalle in PR3 Mixed Double Sculls Repechages - 2:40 PM IST
Para-Badminton: Tarun vs Lucas Mazur (France) in Men's Singles SL4 Group Play - 03:20 PM IST
Para Shooting: Rubina Francis in Women's 10m Air Pistol SH1 Qualification - 03:30 PM IST
Swaroop Mahavir Unhalkar in Men's 10m Air Rifle Standing SH1 Final (If qualified) - 3:45 PM IST
Para-Badminton: Manisha Ramadass vs Qiu Xia Yang (China) in Women's Singles SU5 Group Play Stage - 04:00 PM IST
Para Shooting: Rubina Francis in Women's 10m Air Pistol SH1 Final (If qualified) - 6:15 PM IST
Para Archery: Sarita vs Eleonora Sarti (Italy) in Women's Individual Compound Open 1/8 Elimination - 07:00 PM IST
Sheetal Devi vs Mariana Zuniga (Chile) in Women's Individual Compound Open 1/8 Elimination - 8:59 PM IST
Para Athletics: Parveen Kumar in Men's Javelin Throw - F57 Final - 10:30 PM IST
Updated 07:14 IST, August 31st 2024