Paris Paralympics 2024, Day 2 HIGHLIGHTS: India's Historic Day Ends With 4 Medals

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Background

The Indian Contingent at the Paris Paralympics 2024 will aim to get off the mark in the medals tally of the on Friday (August 30). Strong medal contenders from India's strongest-ever contingent in the Paralympic games will feature in para-athletics and shooting. While it will be Karam Jyoti and Sakshi Kasana who will be competing in the women's discus throw F55 final which can help India get their first medal in these Games, Preethi Pal will be competing for a medal in the women's 100m T35 final.As far as shooting is concerned, India's Avani Lekhara will be in action. She is a defending Paralympic champion of the Women's 10m Air Rifle Standing SH1 event. As far as the archers are concerned, India will have representation there as well with Sarita to face Malaysia's Nur Jannaton Abdul Jalil while group-stage matches of shuttlers will continue on Day 2. TimeEventParticipants12:00 PMPara badminton - Women's singles SL3Manasi Joshi vs Oksana Kozyna12:30 PMPara shooting - Women's 10m air rifle standing SH1Avani Lekhara and Mona AgarwalNot before 1:20 PMPara badminton - Men's singles SL3Manoj Sarkar vs Mongkhon Bunsun1:30 PMPara athletics - Women's discus throw F55 (MEDAL EVENT)Karam Jyoti and Sakshi KasanaNot before 2:00 PMPara badminton - Men's singles SL3Nitesh Kumar vs Yang JianyuanNot before 2:40 PMPara badminton - Men's singles SL4Suhas Yathiraj vs Shin Kyung Hwan2:45 PMPara shooting - Men's 10m air pistol SH1Manish Narwal and Rudransh KhandelwalNot before 4:40 PMPara badminton - Women's singles SL4Palak Kohli vs Lean Ratri Oktila4:24 PMPara cycling - Men's C2 3000m individual pursuitArshad Shaik4:45 PMPara athletics - Women's 100m-T35 (MEDAL EVENT)Preethi Pal5:00 PMPara shooting - Mixed 10m air rifle standing SH2Sriharsha Devaraddi7:30 PMPara badminton - Women's singles SU5Thulasimathi Murugesan vs Beatriz MonteiroNot before 8:10 PMPara badminton - Men's singles SH6Sirajan Solaimalai vs Chu Man KaiNot before 8:50 PMPara badminton - Women's singles SH6Nitya Sre Sivan vs Cai Yi LinNot before 10:50 PMPara badminton - Men's singles SH6Krishna Nagar vs Miles KrajewskiNot before 12:10 AMPara badminton - Mixed doubles SL3-SU5Suhas Yathiraj-Palak Kohli vs Hikmat Ramdani-Leani Ratri OktilaNot before 12:10 AMPara badminton - Mixed doubles SL3-SU5Nitesh Kumar-Thulasimathi Murugesan vs Lucas Mazur-Faustine NoelNot before 1:30 AMPara badminton - Mixed doubles SH6Sivarajan Solaimalai-Nithya Sre Sivan vs Natthapong Meechai-Chai Saeyang

31/08/2024 01:31:40

Paris Paralympics 2024, Day 2 Live Updates: No Medal For Manu..!!

The final attempt is a false one, and with that, Manu now finishes 6th in Men's Shot Put final.

31/08/2024 01:27:21

Paris Paralympics 2024, Day 2 Live Updates: Not Looking Good For Manu

Manu fails to better his 13.86m attempt, and the gap is now widening between him and the podium places.

31/08/2024 01:12:59

Paris Paralympics 2024, Day 2 Live Updates: Much Better From Manu..!!!

Indian athlete registers a 13.86m attempt which now sees him rise to 6th, but Ben Moslah of Tunisia bettered his mark to 15.00m, and with that, sits comfortably clear at third place.

31/08/2024 00:54:19

Paris Paralympics 2024, Day 2 Live Updates: Manu Sits 8th After Attempt 2

A 12.71m attempt does not find a place at the podium, as Ben Moslah of Tunisia currently occupies the third place with 14.63m, and with that, things are not looking bright for India in Men's Shot Put final.

31/08/2024 00:16:39

Paris Paralympics 2024, Day 2 Live Updates: Manu's Gold Medal Match Less Than 10 Minutes Away..!!

Can the Indian athlete grab a Gold medal in Men's Shot Put to mark India's historic Day 2 even more beautiful? Stay tuned for latest updates.

30/08/2024 22:11:26

Paris Paralympics 2024, Day 2 Live Updates: Nithya Sre Sumanthy Sivan Grabs Impressive Straight Games Win

The Indian shuttler sees off the challenge from Chinese Taipei's Yi-Lin Cai, as she wins her Women's Singles SH6 Group Play Stage - Group A match by scoring 21-12; 21-19.

30/08/2024 21:43:17

Paris Paralympics 2024, Day 2 Live Updates: Men's Para Archery Less Than 10 Minutes Away!!

Shyam Sundar Swami is set to take on Thailand's Comsan Singpirom in the Round of 32 fixture of the Men's Individual Compound Open event.

30/08/2024 21:41:08

Paris Paralympics 2024, Day 2 Live Updates: No Indian Events Have Resumed So Far..!!

India were scheduled to contest in Para Badminton, but there's a delay in the game for now. Stay tuned for more.

30/08/2024 20:39:34

Paris Paralympics 2024, Day 2 Live Updates: Pure Dominance From Thulusimathi Murugesan

The Indian shuttler wins her Women's Singles SU5 Group Play Stage - Group A match against Beatriz Monteiro of Portugal with a score of 21-12; 21-8.

30/08/2024 19:43:59

Paris Paralympics 2024, Day 2 Live Updates: There It Is..! Rakesh Kumar Storms Into QF's

The match ends 136-131 and Rakesh Kumar has ended the journey of Aliou Drame.

30/08/2024 19:34:51

Paris Paralympics 2024, Day 2 Live Updates: Rakesh Kumar Nearing Quarter-Final Progression

The Indian Para Archer holds a five-point advantage over Senegal's Aliou Drame.

30/08/2024 18:02:09

Paris Paralympics 2024, Day 2 Live Updates: SILVER IT IS...!!! MANISH DOES INDIA PROUD..!!

What a great day for Indian contingent at Paris Paralympics 2024, as India have won their 4th medal of the day, and by the looks of it...., the Para athletes can match or surpass the medal tally of Indian athletes at Paris Olympics 2024 within 24 hours.

30/08/2024 17:57:56

Paris Paralympics 2024, Day 2 Live Updates: Last Two Shots Remaining, Can Manish Do The Unthinkable?

Manish Vs Jo for the gold..!!!

30/08/2024 17:55:16

Paris Paralympics 2024, Day 2 Live Updates: Medal Confirmed For India....!!!!

Well done Manish Narwal...!!! India have won their 4th medal on Day 2, and only the colour of the medal needs to be decided.

30/08/2024 17:52:50

Paris Paralympics 2024, Day 2 Live Updates: Massive Hits From Manish Narwal..!!!

The Indian shoots 10.4, 9.9, 9.8, and 10.1 in his last 4 shots, and now sits at second. India can very well be assured of yet another medal.

30/08/2024 17:43:39

Paris Paralympics 2024, Day 2 Live Updates: Manish Narwal Sits 4th At Series 2

12 shots have been taken, and the Indian stands 0.6 points away from a podium finish.

30/08/2024 17:08:38

Paris Paralympics 2024, Day 2 Live Updates: Dismal Showing From Arshad Shaik In Para Cycling

The Indian cyclist finished bottom in his Heat of the Men's C2 3000m Individual Pursuit Qualifying event, and is therefore, eliminated.

30/08/2024 17:06:52

Paris Paralympics 2024, Day 2 Live Updates: Tough Day For India In Para Rowing

The Mixed Doubles Sculls pair of Anita and Narayana Konganapalle finished 5th in their Heat, and are now eliminated from the event.

30/08/2024 16:03:46

Paris Paralympics 2024, Day 2 Live Updates: India Open Their Account For Medals!

With Avani Lekhara and Mona Agarwal's medal wins, India have opened their account for medals on a brilliant note.

30/08/2024 15:47:17

Paris Paralympics 2024, Day 2 Live Updates: Gold MEDAL FOR INDIA!

Gold MEDAL FOR INDIA! Avani has done it again.

30/08/2024 15:45:58

Paris Paralympics 2024, Day 2 Live Updates: Mona Wins Bronze

 Mona Wins Bronze. Two medals for India from this event are guaranteed. This is a rare phenomenon in Indian sporting history.

30/08/2024 15:43:48

Paris Paralympics 2024, Day 2 Live Updates: Womens 10m Air Rifle Final

Avani is down to 3rd, it is a tie between Mona and Lee. Wow what a contest this!

30/08/2024 15:42:37

Paris Paralympics 2024, Day 2 Live Updates: Womens 10m Air Rifle Final

Mona overtakes Avani or has she? looks like two medals coming from the same event for India today.

30/08/2024 15:40:27

Paris Paralympics 2024, Day 2 Live Updates: Womens 10m Air Rifle Final

Five Elimination Rounds done.

30/08/2024 15:39:32

Paris Paralympics 2024, Day 2 Live Updates: Womens 10m Air Rifle Final

Avani and Mona are both tied at the top spot.

30/08/2024 15:38:40

Paris Paralympics 2024, Day 2 Live Updates: Womens 10m Air Rifle Final

Fourth elimination round. Avani hits a 10.0. t0 Stay on top. Mona with an incredible 10.8 to jumps to second.

30/08/2024 15:35:42

Paris Paralympics 2024, Day 2 Live Updates: Womens 10m Air Rifle Final

Avani still on top with 166.3, Mona at the third position with 165.5 points. Five shooters left left.

30/08/2024 15:34:21

Paris Paralympics 2024, Day 2 Live Updates: Womens 10m Air Rifle Final

In the third elimination round, Mona hits a 10.4, Avani scores a 10.1.

30/08/2024 15:32:59

Paris Paralympics 2024: Women's 10 m Rifle Final

Avani has the solo lead with a 10.7. Mona has dropped to the fourth place though after the second elimination round.

30/08/2024 15:32:56

Paris Paralympics 2024: Women's 10 m Rifle Final

Avani has the solo lead with a 10.7. Mona has dropped to the fourth place though after the second elimination round.

30/08/2024 15:29:35

Paris Paralympics 2024, Day 2 Live Updates: Womens 10m Air Rifle Final

Avani joint-1st, Mona 3rd after the 1st elimination round. Double medal for India?

30/08/2024 15:28:08

Paris Paralympics 2024, Day 2 Live Updates: Womens 10m Air Rifle Final

Mona's Five shots- 10.7, 10.4, 10.4, 9.7, 10.3

30/08/2024 15:25:06

Paris Paralympics 2024, Day 2 Live Updates: Womens 10m air Rifle Final

Avani's First Five Shots:
10.3
10.3
10.3
10.0
10.9

30/08/2024 15:23:48

Paris Paralympics 2024, Day 2 Live Updates: Women's 10m air rifle final

Avani has finished  her first series of five shots. With a score of 51.8, she is at the fourth place. Mona is 5th with 51.2

30/08/2024 15:18:27

Paris Paralympics 2024, Day 2 Live Updates: Avani Lekhara In Bronze Medal Position

Avani Lekhara In Bronze Medal Position in the women's 10m air rifle Paris Paralympics 2024.

30/08/2024 15:17:10

Paris Paralympics 2024, Day 2 Live Updates: Big Rifle Final

Mona Agarwal will start in Firing Lane B, Avani Lekhara in Firing Lane H. Here We Go!

30/08/2024 15:14:14

Paris Paralympics 2024, Day 2 Live Updates: Suhas Yathiraj's Match Is Also Underway

Suhas Yathiraj's Match Is Also Underway.

30/08/2024 15:06:45

Paris Paralympics 2024, Day 2 Live Updates: Rifle Final In 10 Minutes From Now

Rifle final in about 10 minutes from now.

30/08/2024 15:01:42

Paris Paralympics 2024, Day 2 Live Updates: Table Tennis

Bhavina Patel and Sonal Patel lose their second game too in the women's doubles quarterfinal.

30/08/2024 14:57:36

Paris Paralympics 2024, Day 2 Live Updates: Table Tennis

Bhavina Patel and Sonal Patel in action in the women's doubles quarterfinal. They have lost the opening game.

30/08/2024 14:38:15

Paris Paralympics 2024, Day 2 Live Updates: Nitesh Kumar Wins To Proceed To SF

Nitesh Kumar has registered a win to proceed to the semifinal. He wins in straight games- 21-5, 21-11.

30/08/2024 14:20:06

Paris Paralympics 2024, Day 2 Live Updates: Karam Jyoti, Sakshi In Discus Throw

Karam Jyoti, Sakshi In Discus Throw.

30/08/2024 14:15:07

Paris Paralympics 2024, Day 2 Live Updates: Nitesh Kumar Leading

Meanwhile, Nitesh Kumar has won the first game against China's Yang Jianyuan.

30/08/2024 14:12:05

Paris Paralympics 2024, Day 2 Live Updates: Manoj Sarkar Loses

Manoj Sarkar loses badminton match to Thai opponent. With two losses in two matches, this could be the end of the road for the Tokyo bronze medallist.

30/08/2024 14:07:17

Paris Paralympics 2024, Day 2 Live Updates: Both Indians Qualify For Rifle Final

Both Avani Lekhara and Mona Agarwal have qualified the for rifle final. With the defeat though, Manasi Joshi's campaign got over.

30/08/2024 13:28:13

Paris Paralympics 2024, Day 2 Live Updates: Shooting Qualification Underway

Both Mona and Avani have almost sealed a place in the final of the shooting event.

30/08/2024 13:13:37

Paris Paralympics 2024, Day 2 Live Updates: Shooting Qualification Underway

Shooting Qualification: Mona and Avani continue to be in top 8.

30/08/2024 12:49:52

Paris Paralympics 2024, Day 2 Live Updates: Shooting Qualification Underway

Shooting Qualification: Mona and Avani in the top 8 at the moment. Still early stages though but can they both contest for a medal in the final later today?

 

30/08/2024 12:48:23

Paris Paralympics 2024, Day 2 Live Updates: Manasi Joshi vs Oksana Kozyna

Manasi Joshi loses the game 23-21 to lose this match. Massive for the Ukranian Oksana Kozyna.

30/08/2024 12:47:32

Paris Paralympics 2024, Day 2 Live Updates: Manasi Joshi vs Oksana Kozyna

Manasi Joshi is losing the plot. 20-20 in game 3 now.

30/08/2024 12:45:41

Paris Paralympics 2024, Day 2 Live Updates: Manasi Joshi vs Oksana Kozyna

Match Point to Manasi Joshi.

30/08/2024 12:40:59

Paris Paralympics 2024, Day 2 Live Updates: Manasi Joshi vs Oksana Kozyna

The Indian shuttler has taken a lead in the deciding game. She leads 15-11.

30/08/2024 12:29:36

Paris Paralympics 2024, Day 2 Live Updates: Manasi Joshi vs Oksana Kozyna

Manasi Joshi loses the second game 15-21, the match is will head into a deciding game.

30/08/2024 12:22:31

Paris Paralympics 2024, Day 2 Live Updates: Manasi Joshi vs Oksana Kozyna

Manasi Joshi trailing 8-11 in the second game at the mid-game interval.

30/08/2024 12:16:50

Paris Paralympics 2024, Day 2 Live Updates: Manasi Joshi vs Oksana Kozyna

Manasi Joshi took the first game 21-10.

30/08/2024 12:16:03

Paris Paralympics 2024, Day 2 Live Updates: Manasi Joshi vs Oksana Kozyna

Manasi Joshi wins Game 1.

30/08/2024 12:09:54

Paris Paralympics 2024, Day 2 Live Updates: Manasi Joshi vs Oksana Kozyna

The Indian shuttler in the lead 12-18.

30/08/2024 12:08:24

Paris Paralympics 2024, Day 2 Live Updates: Manasi Joshi vs Oksana Kozyna

Manasi Joshi vs Oksana Kozyna 6-6 in the first game so far.

30/08/2024 12:06:22

Paris Paralympics 2024, Day 2 Live Updates: Manasi Joshi vs Oksana Kozyna

Manasi Joshi's match gets underway. The Indian up against a Ukranian opponent.

30/08/2024 12:02:14

Paris Paralympics 2024, Day 2 Live Updates: Manasi Joshi vs Oksana Kozyna

Manasi Joshi vs Oksana Kozyna is all set to get underway in the Paris Paralympics 2024. 

30/08/2024 11:16:46

Paris Paralympics 2024, Day 2 Live Updates: Just Under An Hour Then!

Just under an hour to go then for the start of the first India event. Stay Tuned for the coverage of what promises to be a great day of sporting action.

30/08/2024 10:57:55

Paris Paralympics 2024, Day 2 Live Updates: India's First Event Of The Day At Around 12

India's First Event Of The Day At Around 12 then with badminton starting things off.

30/08/2024 09:54:44

Paris Paralympics 2024, Day 2 Live Updates: Hello and Welcome

Hello and welcome to our live coverage of the Paris Paralympics 2024. It's Day 2 of the tournamemt and India are expected to get off the mark on the points table. Who will win the first medal for India then? Let's find out hoping to see multiple medals alongside India's name in the French capital.