Paris Paralympics 2024: India's medal tally after Day 9, September 6

Published at :September 7, 2024 at 4:12 AM

Modified at :September 7, 2024 at 2:47 PM

India added two medals on day 9.

India had a mixed bag on Day 9 of the Paris Paralympics 2024, adding two medals to their tally while seeing both triumphs and disappointments in various events.

The highlight of the day was high jumper Praveen Kumar’s gold medal in the T64 category. Kumar not only clinched the top spot but also set a new Asian record with a jump of 2.08m. Adding to the medal count, 40-year-old Hokato Hotozhe Sema from Nagaland secured a bronze in men’s shot put F57, throwing a personal best of 14.65 meters.

In track events, visually impaired sprinter Simran showed promise by topping her heat in the 200m T12 category, advancing to the semifinals. However, she had earlier missed out on a medal in the 100m event.

Indian canoers Prachi Yadav and Yash Kumar made it to the semifinals in their respective events, while 19-year-old Dipesh Kumar faced disappointment in the men’s javelin throw F54 final, finishing last.

Number of medals Indian athletes contested on September 6

The 9th day of competition saw India compete for 6 medals across categories. India was able to record two medals.High jumper Praveen Kumar leaped to gold in the T64 category, setting a new Asian record of 2.08m. Nagaland’s Hokato Hotozhe Sema, 40, clinched bronze in shot put F57 with a personal best throw.

In other events, India suffered some heartbreak. Soman Rana finished fifth in Men’s Shot Put F57 with a best throw of 14.07m, while Dipesh Kumar placed seventh in Men’s Javelin Throw F54 with 26.11m. Bhavanaben Chaudhary came fifth in Women’s Javelin Throw F46 with 39.70m. In Para Powerlifting, Kasthuri Rajamani finished eighth, lifting 106 kg.

Paris Paralympics 2024: Updated India medal tally after Day 9 (September 6)

Updated India medal tally after Day 9 (September 6) at Paris Paralympics 2024

India’s Paralympic team continues to shine, adding two more medals on Day 9 and bringing their total haul to an impressive 27 at the Paris Games.

High jumper Praveen Kumar leaped to gold in the T64 category, setting a new Asian record of 2.08m. Meanwhile, Hokato Hotozhe Sema, a 40-year-old from Nagaland, clinched bronze in the men’s shot put F57 with a personal best throw of 14.65 meters.

These latest achievements contribute to India’s best-ever Paralympic performance, which now stands at 6 gold, 9 silver, and 12 bronze medals. The team has showcased remarkable depth, with four events seeing multiple Indian athletes on the podium.

Standout performances include Avani Lekhara’s historic back-to-back gold in women’s 10m air rifle, and Sumit Antil’s record-breaking javelin throw. The country has also celebrated breakthrough moments, such as its first-ever track medal in athletics and its inaugural judo medal at the Paralympics.

Updated Paris Paralympics 2024 Medal Tally After Day 9 (September 6)

What to expect from the Indian contingent on Day 10, September 7?

Indian athletes will take part in several events on September 7 at the Paris Paralympics 2024, looking to boost the nation’s medal tally. Arshad Shaik will compete in the men’s C1-3 road race final, while Jyoti Gaderiya will represent India in the women’s C1-3 road race final.

Both events provide an opportunity for India to secure podium finishes. Later, Yash Kumar will race in the men’s kayak single 200m KL1 semi-final, with hopes of advancing. Prachi Yadav will compete in the women’s Va’a single 200m VL2 semi-final, while para swimmer Suyash Narayan Jadhav will aim for a spot in the men’s 50m butterfly S7 final.

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Paris Paralympics 2024: India's medal tally after Day 9, September 6

India added two medals on day 9.

Number of medals Indian athletes contested on September 6

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