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Indian athletes are set to take center stage on the fourth day of the Paris Paralympics 2024, with hopes of adding to the country’s growing medal tally. After a successful third day, which saw Rubina Francis clinch a bronze medal in the women’s air pistol SH1 event, India now holds 1 gold, 1 silver, and 3 bronze medals, placing them 22nd in the overall standings.
As anticipation builds, here’s a look at the key events involving Indian athletes on Day 4:
Shooting Events:
- Mixed 10m Air Rifle Prone SH1 (Qualification): Indian shooters Siddhartha Babu and Avani Lekhara will aim to qualify at 1:00 PM.
- Mixed 10m Air Rifle Prone SH2 (Qualification): Sriharsha Devaraddy takes his shot at 3:00 PM.
Athletics Highlights:
- Women’s 1,500m T11 (Heats): Rakshitha Raju will compete at 1:57 PM, aiming for a spot in the final.
- Men’s Shot Put F40 (Medal Round): Ravi Rongali will be in action at 3:12 PM, vying for a podium finish.
- Men’s High Jump T47 (Medal Round): Nishad Kumar and Ram Pal will represent India in this event at 10:40 PM.
- Women’s 200m T35 (Medal Round): Preeti Pal will race at 11:27 PM.
Sailing Competition:
- Mixed PR3 Double Sculls (Final B): The team of Anitha and Narayan Konganapalle will compete at 2:00 PM.
Archery Showdown:
- Men’s Compound Event (Quarter-finals): Rakesh Kumar will face Indonesia’s Ken Swagumilang at 7:17 PM.
Badminton Clash:
- Men’s Singles SL3 (Semifinal): Kumar Nitesh will battle Japan’s Daisuke Fujihara at 8:10 PM.
Table Tennis Action:
- Women’s Singles Class 4 (Pre-quarterfinals): Bhavina Patel will take on Mexico’s Martha Verdin at 9:15 PM.
- Women’s Singles Class 3 (Pre-quarterfinals): Sonalben Patel will face Croatia’s Andela Mujinic Vincetic at 12:15 AM (September 2).
With Indian athletes set to participate in these crucial events, the country will be watching closely, hoping for more podium finishes to boost India’s standing in the Paralympics.
