Preethi Pal made history by winning India's first-ever Paralympic medal in a track event at the Paris 2024 Paralympics. The 23-year-old secured bronze in the women’s T35 100m event with a personal best time of 14.21 seconds. China's Zhou Xia and Guo Qianqian took gold and silver respectively. This bronze also marks India’s first medal in para-athletics at Paris 2024. Preethi’s achievement adds to India’s successful day, with Avani Lekhara winning gold in the women’s 10m air rifle and Manish Narwal earning silver in the 10m air pistol, totaling four medals on Friday.

Avani Lekhara made history by winning her second consecutive gold medal in the women’s 10m air rifle SH1 event at the Paris 2024 Paralympics. Lekhara scored 249.7, surpassing her own record of 249.6 set in Tokyo 2020. Mona Agarwal, who took up shooting in 2022, secured a bronze with a score of 228.7. Lekhara, who is wheelchair-bound due to a past accident, continues to inspire as the first Indian woman to win multiple Paralympic golds in shooting. Her latest victory cements her status as a leading figure in para-shooting.

India's Manish Narwal secured a silver medal in the P1 men's 10m air pistol SH1 event at the Paris 2024 Paralympics. Narwal scored 234.9 in the final round, finishing behind South Korea's Jo Jeongdu, who took gold with 237.4. China's Yang Chao won bronze with 214.3. This is Narwal's second Paralympic medal, following his gold at the Tokyo 2020 Paralympics. India's medal tally now stands at four, including Avani Lekhara's gold and Mona Agarwal's bronze in shooting, and Preethi Pal's bronze in the 100m T35 event.

Indian archers Sheetal Devi and Rakesh Kumar made history at the Paris Paralympic Games by breaking the World Record in the mixed compound archery event with a combined score of 1399. Sheetal Devi narrowly missed the individual World Record with a score of 703, finishing second, while Rakesh Kumar contributed 696. The duo's remarkable performance set a new Paralympic Record, showcasing their exceptional skill and teamwork. This achievement marks a proud moment for Indian archery, highlighting the country's growing presence in international para-sports competitions.

India's Paris Paralympics 2024 campaign continues on Day 2 with two medal events lined up. Shooter Avani Lekhara, a two-time Paralympic medalist, begins her campaign in the women's 10m air rifle standing SH1 qualification event. Additionally, a young Indian archer will compete in the round of 16 match. After a mixed opening day, the Indian contingent seeks to make a mark on Friday, August 30. With high hopes pinned on Lekhara, the focus will be on her performance, as well as the archer's potential to advance in the competition.

Carlos Alcaraz, the world number three, suffered a surprise defeat to Botic van de Zandschulp in the US Open second round, losing 6-1, 7-5, 6-4. Alcaraz, who won recent Grand Slam titles at Roland Garros and Wimbledon, attributed his loss to the demanding tennis calendar, citing "tight scheduling" as a contributing factor. This unexpected exit marks a significant upset, as Alcaraz was considered a top contender for the title. His comments highlight the challenging nature of the tennis season, sparking discussion about player burnout and scheduling pressures. Van de Zandschulp's victory marks a notable achievement for the underdog.

Debuting after a six-year hiatus, British Paralympic archer Jodie Grinham, seven months pregnant, competed in the women's individual compound open, achieving a personal best score of 693 and finishing fourth. She also secured a second-place finish in the mixed team compound open ranking round alongside Nathan MacQueen. Following a brief health scare earlier in the week, where her baby's movement caused concern, Grinham's doctors confirmed the baby's health and advised rest after competition. Grinham will resume competition on Saturday in the elimination round, welcoming a rest day on Friday to fine-tune her performance.

Great Britain's swimming team secured first two gold medals at the Paralympics in Paris, with Poppy Maskill and Tully Kearney emerging victorious. Maskill set a new world record in the women's S14 100m butterfly with a time of 1:03 minutes, breaking the previous record by 0.33 seconds. This marked ParalympicsGB's first gold medal at the Paris Games. Additionally, the team won three silver medals, including one in swimming and two in velodrome events, as well as a bronze medal in table tennis, showcasing a strong start to the competition.

On Day 1 of the Paralympics 2024 in Paris, Sheetal Devi set a new world record in para archery with a score of 703, only to be narrowly beaten by Turkey's Oznur Cure, who scored 704. Devi’s score surpassed the previous record, but Cure's final shot secured her top position. Indian archers Sarita and Harvinder finished 9th in their respective events. The day also featured a win for T. Murugesan and K. Nitesh in mixed doubles SL/GU, while Mandeep Kaur faced a defeat. India’s delegation of 84 athletes is competing across 22 sports.

On Day 1 of the Paris Paralympics 2024, Indian athletes had varied outcomes. In badminton, Nithya Sre Sumathy Sivan won her Women’s Singles SH6 Group A match, while Thulasimathi Murugesan triumphed in Women’s Singles SU5. Tarun secured victory in Men’s Singles SL4. However, India’s mixed doubles pair Sivarajan Solaimalai and Nithya Sre Sivan faced defeat. In Taekwondo, Aruna Tanwar suffered a heavy loss. Additionally, Sheetal Devi achieved second place in the Women’s Individual Compound Open Ranking Round in archery.