Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 04:04am on 05 Sep 2024,Thursday Sports
Harvinder Singh made history by winning India's first-ever gold medal in para archery at the Paris Paralympics. He defeated Poland's Lukasz Ciszek 6-0 in the men's individual recurve open final. Harvinder won with scores of 28-24, 28-27, and 29-25. This is his second Paralympic medal, after winning bronze in the same category three years ago. Harvinder's gold medal marks a milestone for Indian para archery, making him the first Indian archer to win gold at the Paralympics.
Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 07:24pm on 04 Sep 2024,Wednesday Sports
Indian archer Harvinder Singh achieved a historic victory in the men’s individual recurve open at the Paris Paralympics 2024, bringing India's total medal tally to 25. Singh clinched gold by defeating Poland’s Lukasz Ciszek in the final. His exceptional performance, including victories over Lung-Hui Tseng, Setiwan, Hector Julio Ramirez, and Aarb Ameri Mohammad Reza, contributed significantly to India's record-breaking haul. Singh’s triumph underscores his skill and the success of the Indian archery contingent on the global stage.
Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 06:00pm on 04 Sep 2024,Wednesday Sports
Harvinder Singh made history at the Paris Paralympics on Wednesday by becoming the first Indian archer to win a gold medal. He achieved this milestone by defeating Poland's Lukasz Ciszek in the final of the men’s individual recurve open event. This victory marks a significant achievement for India at the Paralympic Games. Earlier in the day, world champion Sachin Sarjerao Khilari added to India's medal tally by winning silver in the Men's Shot Put F46 event. India's athletes continue to shine, with more events still underway at the Paralympics.
Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 11:53am on 04 Sep 2024,Wednesday Sports
India has achieved a historic milestone at the Paris Paralympics 2024, winning 21 medals, surpassing the previous tally of 19 medals from Tokyo 2020. The para-athletics contingent secured five medals on Day 6, with Deepthi Jeevanji earning bronze in the women's 400m T20 event, Mariyappan Thangavelu winning bronze in men's high jump T63, and Sharad Kumar claiming silver in the same event. Sundar Singh Gurjar added another bronze in men's javelin throw F46. India's achievements reflect their best-ever performance, with events still to come, cementing this Paralympics as the most successful in the nation's history.
Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 10:17am on 04 Sep 2024,Wednesday Sports
Sachin Khilari secured a silver medal in the men's shot put F46 final at the Paris Paralympics 2024 with a throw of 16.32 meters on Wednesday. He finished just behind Canada’s Greg Stewart, who recorded a season-best throw of 16.38 meters. Khilari’s achievement brings India’s medal tally to 21, surpassing its previous record of 19 at the Tokyo Paralympics. India now ranks 19th on the medal table, with a total of three gold, eight silver, and ten bronze medals. This marks another significant milestone for India at the Paralympic Games.
Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 08:55am on 04 Sep 2024,Wednesday Sports
The Indian para-badminton contingent received a warm and celebratory welcome at New Delhi's IGI Airport after their impressive performance at the Paris Paralympics on Wednesday, September 4. The athletes, greeted by fans and family, proudly displayed their medals as they arrived. India secured five individual medals in the event, including one gold, two silvers, and two bronze. The medalists—Nitesh Kumar, Suhas Yathiraj, Murugesan Thalasimathi, Manisha Ramadass, and Nithya Sre—were recognized for their outstanding achievements, marking a significant accomplishment for the country in the Paralympics.
Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 06:58am on 04 Sep 2024,Wednesday Sports
Siddhartha Agarwal, a 49-year-old from Bengaluru, has become the oldest Indian to swim solo across the English Channel. He achieved this feat on August 29, completing the 42km swim in 15 hours and six minutes. Agarwal's journey began in 2018 when he swam the Channel as part of a relay team. Now, he has made history with his solo swim, setting a new record for the oldest Indian to accomplish this remarkable feat. His determination and perseverance have inspired many, cementing his place in India's swimming history.
Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 05:26am on 04 Sep 2024,Wednesday Sports
In a proud moment for India, Deepthi Jeevanji clinched a bronze medal in the women's 400m T20 final at the Paris Paralympics. PM Narendra Modi took to social media to congratulate her, praising her perseverance and determination. Jeevanji clocked 55.82 seconds, securing third place behind Ukraine's Yulia Shuliar and Turkey's Aysel Onder. This marks India's third track medal at the Games. Jeevanji's impressive start and consistent pace earned her a spot on the podium. Her achievement has made the nation proud, and PM Modi's recognition has highlighted her inspiring journey.
Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 04:35am on 04 Sep 2024,Wednesday Sports
India's medal count at the Paralympics has reached a record high of 20, exceeding the previous best of 19 medals. The current tally comprises 3 gold, 7 silver, and 10 bronze medals. Track and field events on Tuesday contributed 5 medals to the total. India's ranking has improved to 17th in the overall standings. This achievement marks a significant milestone in Indian para sports history. The record-breaking performance showcases the athletes' exceptional talent and determination, bringing pride to the nation. The Paralympic Games are ongoing, with more events scheduled to take place.
Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 07:28pm on 03 Sep 2024,Tuesday Sports
India's Deepthi Jeevanji won bronze in the women's 400m T20 event at the Paris 2024 Paralympics, bringing India's total medal count to 16. India now has three gold, five silver, and eight bronze medals, including a gold from Sumit Antil in men's javelin F64. China leads the medal table with 107 medals, including 50 golds, followed by Great Britain and the USA. Over 4,400 athletes from around the world are competing in 549 medal events across 22 sports. The Games will conclude on September 8.