Paris Paralympics 2024: India’s medal tally after Day 4, September 1

Published at :September 2, 2024 at 9:45 AM

Modified at :September 2, 2024 at 9:45 AM

India added four medals on day 4.

India grabbed two more medals on Sunday at the Paris Paralympics 2024, boosting their overall medal count. Preethi Pal made history by bagging a bronze in the Women’s 200m T35 sprint, while high jumper Nishad Kumar leaped to a silver medal.

Pal, already a trailblazer as India’s first Paralympic sprinter to medal, clocked in at 30.01 seconds for her second bronze of the Games. Meanwhile, Kumar cleared 2.04 meters in the men’s high jump, securing India’s seventh-ever Paralympic medal in the event.

The good news kept coming in para badminton. Nitesh Kumar, Suhas Yathiraj and Thulasimathi Murugesanare guaranteed at least silver after reaching their respective finals. Meanwhile, as many as five Indians will fight for the bronze medal.

However, it wasn’t all smooth sailing. Some Indian athletes faced setbacks in para shooting, para badminton and para archery events, failing to advance to later stages.

Number of medals Indian athletes contested on September 1

India hit the jackpot on September 1 at the Paralympics, clinching medals in two of the four events they contested.

The big win came in the Men’s High Jump T47 Final, where Nishad Kumar soared to a silver medal. Kumar’s impressive leap not only secured a spot on the podium but also added to India’s growing medal tally in Paralympic high jump.

Meanwhile, on the track, Preethi Pal sprinted her way into the history books. She grabbed a bronze in the Women’s 200m T35 Final, making her mark as one of India’s standout para-athletes.

Paris Paralympics 2024: Updated India medal tally after September 1 (Day 4)

Updated India medal tally after September 1 at Paris Paralympics 2024

India’s Paralympic contingent is on a roll, racking up seven medals so far in Paris. The latest additions came from high jumper Nishad Kumar and sprinter Preethi Pal, who snagged silver and bronze respectively.

Kumar cleared 2.04 meters in the high jump, while Pal made history as India’s first Paralympic sprint medalist, clocking 30.01 seconds in the 200m T35 event.

These wins add to earlier successes, including Avani Lekhara’s gold and medals from Mona Agarwal, Manish Narwal, and Rubina Francis.

Paris Paralympics 2024 Medal Tally After September 2 (Day 4)

What to expect from Indian contingent on Day 5, September 1?

India is poised for a potentially medal-rich day at the 2024 Paris Paralympics on Monday, with several top athletes competing across various events.

The day’s highlight is expected to be the men’s javelin throw F64, where world record holder Sumit Antil leads a strong Indian contingent. Antil, the reigning champion, will be joined by compatriots Sandeep Choudhary and Sandip Sargar in the quest for medals.

In other para athletics events, Yogesh Khatuniya, a silver medalist from the Tokyo Paralympics, will compete in the men’s discus throw F56. Deepti Jeevanji, the current world champion and record holder, begins her campaign in the women’s 400m T20 heat.

The badminton court could also yield medals for India, with several athletes in action, including Nitesh Kumar, Manisha Ramadass, Nithya Sre, and Thulasimathi Murugesan.

Additional medal opportunities exist in women’s discus throw F54, where Kanchan Lakhani will represent India.

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Paris Paralympics 2024: India’s medal tally after Day 4, September 1

India added four medals on day 4.

Number of medals Indian athletes contested on September 1

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