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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.

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Archer Sheetal Devi from India prepares to fire during the Paralympic Games in Paris | Image: AP

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.

Also Read: The Fabulous Four Who Rose To The Podium on Day 2 at the Paris Paralympics

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.

Also Read: 'I won this medal for my kids': Mona Agarwal Dedicates Paris Paralympics Bronze to Her Children

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