Paris Paralympics 2024: India’s medal tally after Day 7, September 4

Published at :September 5, 2024 at 12:52 PM

Modified at :September 5, 2024 at 12:52 PM

India added four medals to its tally on day 7 of Paris Paralympics 2024.

Indian contingent at the Paris Paralympics 2024 has continued to make the country proud. The standout performer of the day was Harvinder Singh, who recorded his name in the history books by becoming the first Indian archer to win a gold medal at the Paralympic Games.

Singh, a bronze medalist at the Tokyo 2020 Paralympics, first made history by reaching the finals in the men’s individual archery event. He defeated archers from Taipei, Indonesia, Colombia, and Iran to secure a spot in the final showdown against Poland’s Lukasz Ciszek. In the final, Singh emerged victorious, clinching the gold medal.

The day’s success was not limited to archery, as Indian track and field athletes continued to impress. Dharambir and Pranav Soorma made it a historic one-two finish in the men’s club throw F51 category, with Dharambir winning the gold and Soorma securing the silver.

Dharambir’s gold medal was India’s second in athletics and fifth overall, matching their haul from the Tokyo 2020 Games. Soorma’s silver-medal performance added to India’s growing tally, which now stands at an impressive 24 medals – their best-ever Paralympic showing.

Earlier in the day, Sachin Khilari had won a silver medal in the men’s shot put F46 final, further bolstering India’s medal count.

However, there was a bittersweet moment as well, as Bhavina Patil, the Tokyo 2020 silver medalist, lost in the quarterfinal round of the women’s singles table tennis event against the formidable Chinese player Zhou Ying.

Number of medals Indian athletes contested on September 4

India had a successful Day 7 at the Paris Paralympics, competing for a total of eight medals across various sports. The country came away with five medals, including two golds, two silvers.

India’s Sachin Khilari clinched a silver medal in the men’s shot put F46 final. The para-archery event proved fruitful for India, with Harvinder Singh winning the gold medal in the men’s individual recurve open event. He defeated opponents from Taipei, Indonesia, Colombia, and Iran before clinching the top prize.

In para powerlifting, Paramjeet Kumar finished 8th in the men’s 49kg event, while Sakina Khatun came in 7th in the women’s 45kg competition.

While India’s para-cycling athletes, Arshad Shaik and Jyoti Gaderiya, did not medal in their respective time trial events, the country’s strong performance in para-athletics was a highlight of the day.

Paris Paralympics 2024: Updated India medal tally after September 4 (Day 7)

After day 7, India has won an impressive 24 medals. This included 5 gold, 9 silver, and 10 bronze medals – the country’s best-ever Paralympic performance.

Among the standout achievements, Avani Lekhara became the first Indian woman to win multiple Paralympic medals, defending her gold in the 10m air rifle event. Shooter Manish Narwal and para-badminton star Suhas Yathiraj also won silver medals, building on their previous success. Other first-time medalists included javelin thrower Sumit Antil and archer Harvinder Singh, who both clinched gold.

Updated Paris Paralympics 2024 Medal Tally After 4th September (Day 7)

What to expect from Indian contingent on Day 8, September 5?

After a successful start to the Paralympics, India is poised for more medal opportunities on Day 8. The archery mixed pair of Pooja and Harvinder Singh will face off against Australian opponents, hoping to duplicate the success of their teammates.

Additionally, track star Simran Sharma, a world champion in the T12 200m event, will compete in both the 100m and 200m races. While the rifle, powerlifting, and shot put events have outside medal chances, the archers and sprinter give India strong medal hopes on this relatively lighter day of competition.

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