Indian Paralympians Avani Lekhara and Preethi Pal are poised to secure their second medals at the 2024 Paris Paralympics as they compete in their respective events on Sunday.
Lekhara will partner with Sidharth Banu in the mixed 10m air rifle Prone SH1 event, showcasing their precision and skill in shooting. Meanwhile, Pal returns to the Stade de France track to compete in the women’s 200m T35 race, aiming to add another accolade to her Paralympic achievements.
On September 1, marking Day 4 of the Games, Sukant Kadam will battle compatriot Suhas Yathiraj in the semi-finals of the men’s badminton singles SL4 category. Regardless of the match outcome, India is guaranteed a medal in this event, highlighting the country’s strong presence in Paralympic badminton.
Additionally, Nitesh Kumar will strive to contribute to India’s medal tally by competing in the semi-final of the men’s badminton singles SL3 category. His performance could further enhance India’s standing in the sport. India’s medal prospects also include Ravi Rongali in the men’s shot put, alongside Nishad Kumar and Ram Pal in the men’s high jump events.
India at Paralympics 2024: Day 4 schedule
Para-Badminton- Women’s SH 6 QF – 12 PM onwards – Nithya Sre
Para-Badminton- Women’s SL 3 OF – 12 PM onwards – Mandeep Kaur
Para-Badminton- Women’s SL 4 OF – 12:50 PM onwards – Palak Kohli
Para-shooting – R3 Mixed 10m Rifle Prone SH1 Qualification – 1:00 PM Avani Lekhara, Sidhartha Babu
Para-Atletics – Women’s 1500M T11 Round 1 – 1:39 PM – Rakshita Raju
Para-Badminton- Women’s Singles SU 5 QF – 1:40 PM onwards – Manisha Ramadass
Para Rowing – Mixed Doubles Sculls Final B – 2PM – Anita, K. Narayana
Para-shooting – R5 Mixed 10m Rifle Prone SH1 Qualification – 3:00 PM Sriharsha Devaraddi
Para-Athletics – Men’s Shot-put F40 Final – 3:12 PM – Ravi Rangoli
Para-Archery – Men’s Individual Compound Open 1/8 Elimination – 7:17 PM – Rakesh Kumar
Para-Badminton – Women’s Singles SL3 Semifinal (IF QUALIFIED) – 8:10 PM onwards – Mandeep Kaur
Para-Badminton – Men’s Singles SL3 Semifinal (IF QUALIFIED) – 8:10 PM onwards – Nitesh Kumar
Para-Badminton – Men’s Singles SL4 Semifinal (IF QUALIFIED) – 8:10 PM onwards – Suhas Yathiraj vs Sukant Kadam
Para-Badminton – Women’s Singles SU5 Semifinal (IF QUALIFIED) – 8:10 PM onwards – Thulasmathi Murugesan
Para-Badminton – Women’s Singles SU5 Semifinal (IF QUALIFIED) – 8:10 PM onwards – Manisha Ramadass
Para-Badminton – Women’s Singles SH6 Semifinal (IF QUALIFIED) – 8:10 PM onwards – Nithya Sre
Para- table tennis – Women’s Singles Class 4 RO16 – 9:15 PM – Bhavinaben Patel
Para-Archery – Men’s Individual Compound Open Quarterfinals (IF QUALIFIED)- 9:17 PM – Rakesh Kumar
Para-Archery – Men’s Individual Compound Open Semi-finals (IF QUALIFIED)- 10:24 PM – Rakesh Kumar
Para-Athletics – Men’s High Jump T47 Final – 10:24 PM – Nishad Rampal
Para-Archery – Men’s Individual Compound Open Bronze medal match (IF QUALIFIED)- 11:13 PM – Rakesh Kumar