- Avani Lekhara finishes 5th in women’s 50m rifle 3 positions SH1 final.
- Pooja Jatyan exits in the archery quarterfinals.
- Deepthi Jeevanji and Indian athletes prepare for key events in athletics.
Day 6 of the Paris Paralympics 2024 saw India facing mixed outcomes. Star shooter Avani Lekhara, despite a promising performance in the standing stage, finished 5th in the women’s 50m rifle 3 positions SH1 final.
Although she fell short of the podium this time, she has already secured gold earlier in the competition. In archery, Pooja Jatyan’s campaign ended in the quarterfinals of the Women’s Individual Recurve Open event.
India’s Paralympians Strive for Glory in Paris: Mixed Results and High Hopes Ahead
Meanwhile, Indian athletes in athletics are poised for crucial events later in the night. Deepthi Jeevanji, competing in the Women’s 400m T20 Final, has her sights set on gold. Additionally, high hopes rest on Mariyappan Thangavelu, Shailesh Kumar, and Sharad Kumar in the Men’s High Jump T63 Final, as well as Ajeet Singh, Rinku, and Sundar Singh Gurjar in the Men’s Javelin Throw F46 Final.
In archery, Pooja Jatyan faced a tough challenge and was knocked out in the quarterfinals of the Women’s Individual Recurve Open. Her exit signaled an early end to India’s hopes in archery on this particular day. Bhagyashree Jadhav, who represented India as the flagbearer during the opening ceremony, also had a challenging day, missing out on a medal in the women’s shot put F34 Final.
Looking ahead, Indian fans are hopeful for better outcomes in athletics. Deepthi Jeevanji, a strong contender, will be competing for gold in the Women’s 400m T20 Final. Her success would be a significant boost for India’s overall medal tally. Later in the evening, Mariyappan Thangavelu, Shailesh Kumar, and Sharad Kumar will compete in the Men’s High Jump T63 Final, with the trio aiming to add more medals to India’s tally.
Another event to watch is the Men’s Javelin Throw F46 Final, where Ajeet Singh, Rinku, and Sundar Singh Gurjar are competing. With several top athletes still to compete, India remains optimistic about adding to its medal count at the Paralympics.
As India’s Paralympians continue to compete, their determination and perseverance inspire a nation that eagerly awaits more podium finishes in the coming days.
“Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts.” – Winston Churchill
