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Paris Paralympics 2024 Day 4, Highlights: India's Nishad Kumar won the silver medal in Men's High Jump T47 event at Paris Paralympics 2024. Nishad, who also finished second in Tokyo three years back, registered his season best attempt of 2.04m. Earlier, Preethi Pal scriped history after winning a bronze medal in the Women's 200m T35 final. Meanwhile, shuttlers Nitesh Kumar and Suhas Yathiraj are assured to win a silver at least after entering the finals of the Men's SL3 and Men's SL4 categories, respectively. Meanwhile, Sukant Kadam will play for bronze after he lost the semi-final of the SL4 category to compatriot Suhas. India's Thulasimathi Murugesan defeated Manisha Ramadass in badminton Women's Singles SU5 Semifinal. Murugesan is now assured of at least a silver, while Manisha will fight for bronze. So far, India have won seven medals (Medals Tally)

Here are the Highlights of Paris 2024 Paralympic Games Day 4 (September 1):

Paris Paralympics Live, Badminton: Thulasimathi enters final!

India's Thulasimathi Murugesan advances to badminton Women's Singles SU5 final. She beats compatriot Manisha, who will now play for bronze. So far, three badminton medals have been assured, but the colour of them would be known tomorrow.

Till then, it's goodbye for now!

Paris Paralympics Live, Badminton: Thulasimathi takes 1st game!

India's Thulasimathi Murugesan takes the first game 23-21 against Manisha Ramadass in Women's Singles SU5 semifinal. She now has a foot in the final.

Paris Paralympics Live, Badminton: All-India semi-final starts!

India's Thulasimathi Murugesan faces compatriot Manisha Ramadass in Women's Singles SU5 semifinal. Action is underway

Paris Paralympics Live, Athletics: Silver confirmed for Nishad!

With a best attempt of 2.04m, India's Nishad Kumar takes home the silver, just like he did at Tokyo three years back. Roderick Townsend of the USA successfully defends his title. He is now going for the world record

Paris Paralympics Live, Athletics: Nishad gets silver!

Nishad is done with his attempts. He is now certain to win the silver. Roderick of USA is the sole leader of this High Jump final. He is most likely to go for the world record, which currently stands at 2.16m, also held by him.

Paris Paralympics Live, Athletics: Medal assured for Nishad!

Nishad Kumar is now assured of at least as silver with his attempt of 2.04m. Roderick Townsend of USA is likely to take gold after pulling off an attempt of 2.08m.

Paris Paralympics Live, Badminton: Nithya to fight for bronze!

Nithya goes down in straight games against China's Shuanbao Lin. She will now play for bronze tomorrow in the women's singles SH6 event.

Paris Paralympics Live, Athletics: Nishad leads in High Jump final!

Nishad Kumar currently lead the pack in Men's High Jump T47 final. Nishad successfully managed the 1.98m and 2m mark in his first three attempts. Meanwhile, Ram Pal, the other Indian athlete in this event, is currently out of medal contention.

Paris Paralympics Live, Badminton: Nithya's SF starts!

Nithya Sre Sivan is one win away from securing another badminton medal for India. She is currently in action in women's singles SH6 semi-final against China's Shuangbao Lin

Paris Paralympics Live, Archery: Rakesh finishes 4th!

India's Rakesh Kumar loses bronze medal match in Archery Men's Individual Compound Open event. He goes down against China's He Zihao by a solitaly point (146-147)

Paris Paralympics Live, Archery: Rakesh in archery bronze medal match!

India's Rakesh Kumar in action in Archery Men's Individual Compound Open bronze medal match. He takes on China's He Zihao

Paris Paralympics Live, Athletics: Preethi makes history!

Preethi Pal with another sensational dash as she clinches bronze in the Women's 200m T35 final. She took the third spot with a timing of 30.01s. She is already the first Indian sprinter to win a Paralympic medal. She now has two in her bag.

Paris Paralympics Live, Archery: Rakesh bows out!

Rakesh Kumar loses to Ai Xinliang in Men's Archery Compound Open semi-final. The world no. 1 will play for bronze later today.

Paris Paralympics Live, Archery: Rakesh trails!

Rakesh Kumar trails 56-58 against Ai of China in the men's compound open semi-final after End 2. Lot of room for improvement for the world no 1.

Paris Paralympics Live, Archery: Rakesh Kumar in action!

After two shoot-off victories, Rakesh Kumar is in semi-final action of Men's Compound Open archery. He takes on China's Ai Xinliang.

Paris Paralympics Live, Athletics: Men's High Jump T47 final starts!

India's Nishad Kumar and Ram Pal are both in action as Men's High Jump T47 final starts. Nishad is a silver medallist from Tokyo

Paris Paralympics Live, Badminton: Suhas assured of silver!

Suhas Yathiraj beat compatriot Sukant Kadam to enter the final. Suhas Yathiraj assured of at least silver, while Sukant will play for bronze. Double delight for India in badminton after Nitesh also reached the final earlier in the day.

Paris Paralympics Live, Badminton: Suhas wins first game!

Suhas Yathiraj takes the first game against Sukant Kadam in Badminton men's singles SL4 semi-final. A tight game so far between the two Indians

Paris Paralympics Live, TT: Bhavinaben into the last 8!

In another news, Bhavinaben Hasmukhbahi Patel through to women's singles WSF QF with a 11-3 11-6 11-7 win over Mexico's Martha Verdin.

Paris Paralympics Live, Badminton: Suhas leads Sukant!

Suhas with a narrow 12-10 lead over compatriot Sukant in the first game of this men's singles badminton SL4 semi-finals. 

Paris Paralympics Live, Archery: Rakesh comes clutch in shoot-off!

Rakesh Kumar with an inner-circle 10 to win the shoot-off. He is into the semi-finals and just one win more win away from assuring at least a silver for India. What a day it has been for the Indian contingent.

aris Paralympics Live, Archery: Rakesh's QF to be decided on shoot-off!

Rakesh Kumar's quarterfinal is off to a shoot-off. He and Tremblay tied at 144 points each after End 5. Another tense shoot-off

Paris Paralympics Live, Badminton: Suhas vs Sukant!

Suhas Yathiraj vs Sukant Kadam Badminton Men's Singles SL4 semifinal match starts. An all-India clash to decide one of the finalists

Paris Paralympics Live, Archery: Rakesh trails early!

Rakesh trails by a single point at the close of End 2. A couple of 9s from the world no 1 sees him trail early. However, still plenty of archery left. 

Paris Paralympics Live, Archery: Rakesh in action!

Rakesh Kumar is back in action in men's archery compound open quarterfinals. He is taking on Canada's Kyle Tremblay. 

Paris Paralympics Live, Badminton: Nitesh assured of at least silver!

Nitesh enters the final of the men's singles SF3 event. He is not assured of at least a silver. Another badminton medal confirmed for India. 

Paris Paralympics Live, Badminton: Fujihara fightsback!

A mini fightback from Fujihara as he wins four points on the trot to make it 10-19. Nonetheless, Nitesh with a decent lead

Paris Paralympics Live, Badminton: Fujihara fightsback!

A mini fightback from Fujihara as he wins four points on the trot to make it 11-19. Nonetheless, Nitesh with a decent lead

Paris Paralympics Live, Badminton: Nitesh is almost there!

Nitesh is just a few points away from assuring a silver at least. He has blown away Fujihara in this second game. Total dominance from the Indian

Paris Paralympics Live, Badminton: Nitesh pulling clear in the SF!

Unlike the first game, Nitesh has started this game on the front foot. It seems Fujihara's confident has taken a hit after losing the first game. Nitesh edging closer to the semi-finals.

Paris Paralympics Live, Badminton: Nitesh takes 1st game!

Nitesh Kumar takes the first set comfortably in the end against Daisuke Fujihara. He takes it 21-16 and has one foot in the semi-finals

Paris Paralympics Live, Badminton: Nitesh with a big lead!

After a tight start, Nitesh has now managed to pull clear against Fujihara. He now lead by 17-13 in the first game. 

Paris Paralympics Live, Badminton: Nitesh in the lead!

Quite an eventful start to this match between Nitesh Kumar and Daisuke Fujihara. The Indian, however, holds a two point advantage in this first game. 

Paris Paralympics Live, Badminton: Intense battle going on!

Nitesh holding onto the slightest advantage. Just one point gap between him and Fujihara. The Indian has looked bright so far

Paris Paralympics Live, Badminton: Nitesh Kumar in action!

A intense start of the semi-final as there's not much to separate Nitesh and his Japanese opponent in this opening game. Nitesh leads 7-6

Paris Paralympics Live, Badminton: Back-to-back action coming up!

Nitesh Kumar Vs Fujihara Daisuke (MS SL3 SF)

Suhas Yathiraj Vs Sukant Kadam (MS SL4 SF)

Lin Shuangbao Vs Nithya Sree Sivan (WS SH6 SF)

Thulasimathi Murugesan Vs Manisha Ramadas (WS SU5 SF)

Nitesh Kumar in action first up!

Paris Paralympics Live, Archery: Rakesh into the quarters!

Rakesh Kumar survives the shoot-off as Ken hits an eight after a 10 from the Indian. He is into the quarterfinals now. 

Paris Paralympics Live, Archery: Rakesh fumbles!

Rakesh throws a two-point buffer and we are now off to a shoot-off. Rakesh had it put that 8 might prove costly. Ken must be thanking him for that

Paris Paralympics Live, Archery: Rakesh stays alive!

Rakesh with a narrow 88-87 lead after End 3. Two 10s and a nine for both the archers. Rakesh just keeping himself composed.

Paris Paralympics Live, Archery: Rakesh fights back!

Three 10s from Rakesh. He now leads by two points after End 2. 8 and 9 from Ken allows the world no 1 to pull clear

Paris Paralympics Live, Archery: Rakesh trails after End 1!

Rakesh Kumar trails by a point against Indonesia's Ken Swagumilang. A perfect round from Ken.

Paris Paralympics Live, Archery: World No 1 Rakesh in action!

The wait is over! It's been a while since an Indian para athlete was in action today. Well, Rakesh Kumar is here. He is taking on Indonesia's Ken Swagumilang in the Men's Compound Open 1/18 elimination round.

Paris Paralympics Live, Archery: Rakesh Kumar in action up next!

Rakesh Kumar's pre-quarterfinals match will start soon. Just a reminder, he will be taking on Indonesia's Ken Swagumilang in the Men's Compound Open event.

Paris Paralympics Live: Archery action coming up!

India's Rakesh Kumar will be in action against Ken Swagumilang of Indonesia in Men's Individual Compounds Open 1/8 elimination round. A place in the quarters is up for grabs for Rakesh

Paris Paralympics Live: Colombian sprinter sets new world record!

Paris Paralympics Live, Badminton: Nithya advances into semis!

Indian shuttler Nithya Sre Sumathy Sivan enters women's singles SH6 semifinals with 21-4 21-7 win over Poland's Oliwia Szmigiel. She is one win away from assuring a medal for India.

Paris Paralympics Live, Badminton: Nithya closes in on semis birth!

Nithya with foot in the semi-finals. Just like the first game, it's one way traffic in the second as well. The polish shuttler has not been able to ask questions to her. Too easy

Paris Paralympics Live, Badminton: Nithya on the charge!

India's Shuttler Nithya Sre Sumathy Sivan takes the first set 21-4 against Oliwia Szmigiel of Poland in the first game women's singles SH6 quarterfinal. 

Paris Paralympics Live, Badminton: Nithya in the lead!

Shuttler Nithya Sre Sumathy Sivan has a comfortable lead over Oliwia in the first game women's singles SH6 quarterfinal. 

Paris Paralympics Live, Badminton: Nithya in action!

Shuttler Nithya Sre Sumathy Sivan will be in action soon. She will take on Oliwia Szmigiel in women's singles SH6 quarterfinal

Paris Paralympics Live: India Assured Of A Badminton Medal

Meanwhile, India are assured of a second medal in badminton with Manisha Ramadass setting up a women's singles SU5 semifinals duel with compatriot Thulasimathi Murugesan.

Paralympics 2024 Day 4, Live Updates: Ravi Finishes 5th, Out Of Medal Contention

A 10.00m throw from Ravi concludes his event. He can't finish higher than 5th spot. Hence, out of the medal spots. 

Paralympics 2024 Day 4, Live Updates: Ravi Drops Down To 5th

Only 9.83 from Ravi in the 5th attempt and that takes him to No. 5 spot in the standings. 

Paralympics 2024 Day 4, Live Updates: Sriharsha Fails To Enter Shooting Final

India's Sriharsha Ramakrishna Devaraddi finishes 26th with a cumulative score of 10.503. He is out of the final as only the top 8 go through. 

Paralympics 2024 Day 4, Live Updates: Foul By Ravi In 3rd Attepmt

Ravi fails to control himself and steps out of the circle in his third attempt. Hence, a foul throw.

Paralympics 2024 Day 4, Live Updates: Ravi With Another Personal Best

Ravi betters his throw again, lodges a distance of 10.63 meters this time. But, remains 4th.

Paralympics 2024 Day 4, Live Updates: Ravi's Personal Best Takes Him 4th

Ravi improves his throw in the second attempt, bettering his Personal Best by throwing 10.49. But, he is no longer in the medal spots, dropping down to 4th.

Paralympics 2024 Day 4, Live Updates: Shooter Sriharsha Struggling To Get Into Top 8

India's Sriharsha Ramakrishna Devaraddi quite far from the top 8 spots in the mixed 10m air rifle prone SH2 qualification round. In 2 Series, he has scores of 105.2 and 105.7. 

Paralympics 2024 Day 4, Live Updates: Ravi Rongali Goes 2nd With First Throw

A brilliant first throw from India's Ravi Rongali that takes him to the second spot in the standings, with a distance of 10.44m. Excellent start. There are 5 more throws to go. 

Paralympics 2024 Day 4, Live Updates: Men's F40 Shot Put Final Begins

India's Ravi Rongali is the next man in action as the men's shot put F40 final begins. 

Paris Paralympics 2024 Day 4, Live Updates: Detailed scores of para rowing

Paralympics 2024 Day 4, Live Updates: India finish 2nd in para rowing

In the ranking event of para rowing, India finished second in Final B. The Indian pair of Narayana Konganapalle and Anita registered a timing of 8:16.96. 

Paralympics 2024 Day 4, Live Updates: 1500m T11 Round 1 To Begin Shortly

In Para athletics, India's Rakshitha Raju will be in action next in the women's 1500m T11 Round 1

Paralympics 2024 Day 4, Live Updates: Para Shuttler Manisha Into Semi-Finals

Manisha has done it! She qualifies for the semi-finals with a straight-sets victory against the Japanese. A 21-16 victory in the second game seals her progression. 

Paralympics 2024 Day 4, Live Updates: Avani, Sidhartha Knocked Out

A 106.2 from Avani Lekhara in the Series 6 but that only takes her as high as 11th spot in the standings. Sidhartha Babu, meanwhile, finishes 28th with a Series 6 score of 105.7. 

Paralympics 2024 Day 4, Live Updates: Avani, Sidhartha Slip Further

Just 104.8 from Avani Lekhara in the Series 5 as she drops to 15th spot in the standings. Just one more series to go before the qualification round concludes. Sidhartha, meanwhile, is placed 28th with a Series 5 score of 103.6.

Paralympics 2024 Day 4, Live Updates: Manisha Takes First Game 21-13

Brilliant from India’s Manisha Ramadass as she beats Japan’s Mamiko Toyoda in the first game 21-13. One step into the semi-final for India.

Paralympics 2024 Day 4, Live Updates: Avani Bounces Back With 106.0 In Series 4

Terrific comeback from Avani as she shoots 106.0 in Series 4 to be placed 12th at the moment. Sidhartha Babu, with 104.3 in Series 4, is placed 28th.

Paralympics 2024 Day 4, Live Updates: Avani, Sidhartha Staring At Elimination

Just 104.1 from Avani in the third series while Sidhartha shoots 105.7. They are both quite down in the standings, out of the top 8 qualification spots at the moment.

Paris Paralympics 2024 Day 4, Live Updates: Another Badminton Quarter-final Begins

India’s Manisha Ramadass is now in action against Japan’s Mamiko Toyoda in her SU5 quarter-final. Can she make it to he semi-final? Toyoda had won the gold medal in 2013, Dortmund Para Games. 

Paris Paralympics 2024 Day 4, Live Updates: Even Better From Avani In Second Series

An even better second series from Avani who shoots 106.0 to be placed 8th in the standings at present. Remember, the top 8 go through to the next round. 

Paris Paralympics 2024 Day 4, Live Updates: Excellent Start By Avani

A brilliant start from India's Avani Lekhara, who finishes first series with a score of 105.7, which is the fourth best so far. Her partner Sidhartha Babu starts with a 104.6, which is isn't the best of scores, in this category of shooting which is usually quite high-scoring. 

Paris Paralympics 2024 Day 4, Live Updates: Palak Loses Game 2, Knocked Out

Not the finest of performances from India's Palak Kohli in her quarter-final match as she loses the second game 15-21. As a result, she is knocked out. 

Paris Paralympics 2024 Day 4, Live Updates: Avani Lekhara's Qualification Round Begins

India's Avani Lekhara, who has already won a gold medal in 10m rifle event, is now in action in the mixed team 10m Air Rifle Prone SH1 Qualification even, alongside Sidhartha Babu. 

Paris Paralympics 2024 Day 4, Live Updates: Palak Loses Game 1

In what turned out to be a thrilling first game in the quarter-final, India's Palak suffered a 21-19 beating. But, she has all the backing needed to make a comeback in the second game. 

Paris Paralympics 2024 Day 4, Live Updates: Shuttler Palak Kohli In Action

Palak Kohli is now in action against Indonesia's Khalimatus Sadiyah in the Women's Singles SL4 quarterfinal. India has big hopes for her over semi-final qualification.

Paris Paralympics 2024 Day 4, Live Updates: Mandeep Loses Her Quarter-Final

We have the first result from the day. Mandeep Kaur has lost her quarterfinal match 8-21, 9-21 against Nigeria's Mariam Eniola Bolaji. 

Bolaji will play China's Xiao Zuxian in the Women's Singles SL3 Semifinal while Mandeep has been knocked out. 

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