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):
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- 00:27 (IST)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.
- 23:38 (IST)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.
- 22:35 (IST)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.
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