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Paris Paralympics 2024, Day 2 Highlights: Avani Lekhara, Preethi Pal Script History As India Bags 4 Medals

Paris Paralympics 2024, Day 2 Highlights: It was a memorable day for India as the country bagged four medals.

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Paris Paralympics 2024, Day 2 Highlights: It was a memorable day for India as the country bagged four medals. Shooters secured three medals for the nation while one was won in athletics. Avani Lekhara and Mona Agarwal secured gold and bronze, respectively, in the Women's 10m Air Rifle Standing SH1 final. Avani also became the first Indian woman to win two Paralympic gold medals. After this, shooter Manish Narwal bagged a silver medal in the men's 10m air pistol (SH1) final. Meanwhile, sprinter Preethi Pal secured another medal for India, clinching bronze in Women's 100m T35 final. Preethi finished third with a timing of 14.21s. She became the first ever sprinter to win a medal for India at the Para Games. (Medal Tally)

Here are the Highlights of Paris 2024 Paralympic Games Day 2:

Aug 31, 2024 01:38 (IST)

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Paris Paralympics 2024: It's a wrap!

Okay, folks! That's it from India's action on Day 2 of Paris Paralympics 2024. We hope you liked our coverage. Do join us in time on Saturday to continue following the action. Stay connected to NDTV Sports for more.

Aug 31, 2024 01:27 (IST)

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Paris Paralympics LIVE, Shot put: Manu ends with a foul!

Manu makes a foul in his final attempt and finishes at the sixth spot with a best throw of 13.86m. Kudratillokhon Marufkhujaev of Uzbekistan wins the gold medal with a best throw of 16.37m. It is also his personal best. Tunisia's Ahmed Ben Moslah (15.40m) takes silver while Tolibboy Yuldashev (15.24m) of Uzbekistan wins bronze.

Aug 31, 2024 01:18 (IST)

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Paris Paralympics LIVE, Shot put: Manu not good enough!

Manu got a distance of 13.86m in his fourth attempt before throwing the shot put to 13.07m in his fifth and penultimate attempt. He is currently at the sixth spot.

Aug 31, 2024 00:56 (IST)

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Paris Paralympics LIVE, Shot put: Manu throws 13.28m in third attempt!

Manu has thrown 13.28m in his third attempt in the ongoing shot put F-37 final. He has jumped one position, to 7th, with it. Kudratillokhon Marufkhujaev of Uzbekistan is in the lead with a huge throw of 15.31m in his second attempt.

Aug 31, 2024 00:50 (IST)

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Paris Paralympics LIVE, Shot put: Manu throws 12.71m!

Manu has got a decent throw in his second attempt. He has got a distance of 12.71m. The Indian stands at the 8th position as of now in the 10-man final. Meanwhile, Tolibboy Yuldashev of Uzbekistan now individually holds the top spot with a throw of 15.24m in his second attempt.

Aug 31, 2024 00:44 (IST)

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Paris Paralympics LIVE, Shot put: Yuldashev, Moslah in the lead!

Tolibboy Yuldashev of Uzbekistan is now in the lead with a mammoth throw of 14.63m in the ongoing final of men's shot put - F37, that too in his first attempt. Tunisia's Ahmed Ben Moslah also throws shot put to the same distance in his first attempt and the top spot is now jointly held by both the athletes.

Aug 31, 2024 00:37 (IST)

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Paris Paralympics LIVE, Shot put: Manu makes foul!

India's Manu has started with a foul. Meanwhile, Ukraine's Mykola Zhabnyak is currently in the lead with 12.93m throw in his first attempt.

Aug 31, 2024 00:32 (IST)

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Paris Paralympics 2024 LIVE, Shot put: Manu's event starts!

The Men's F37 Shot Put Final has kicked off at the Paris Paralympics. Soon, India's Manu will be seen in action.

Aug 31, 2024 00:22 (IST)

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Paris Paralympics 2024 LIVE, Shot put: Manu to be in action soon!

India's Manu will be competing in the Men's F37 Final. He will be in action in just come moments from now. Stay connected.

Aug 30, 2024 23:56 (IST)

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Paris 2024 Paralympics LIVE, Shot Put: Manu's final to start soon!

India's Manu will be in Men's Shot Put F37 Final. Manu is a bronze medallist from Hangzhou Asian Games last year.

Aug 30, 2024 23:13 (IST)

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Paris 2024 Paralympics LIVE: Nithya gets crucial win!

Nithya Sre Sumathy Sivan won her Singles SH6 Group Play Stage against Jayci Simon with a commanding score of 21-7, 21-8! However, qualification to the knockouts is still not confirmed

Aug 30, 2024 23:05 (IST)

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Paris 2024 Paralympics LIVE: Shuttler Sivarajan goes down!

Sivarajan Solaimalai goes down fighting against Hong Kong's Man Kai Chu with a scoreline of 13-21, 21-18, 15-21 in Men's Singles SH6 Group Play Stage. He will now face Great Britain's Krysten Coombs in his 3rd group match tomorrow.

Aug 30, 2024 22:44 (IST)

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Paris 2024 Paralympics LIVE, Archery: Swami crashes out!

Heartbreak! Shyam Sundar Swami taken to a shootoff in the R32, shoots a 10 but his Thai opponent Singpirom shoots a 10, about 5mm inside the circle. He bows out.

Aug 30, 2024 22:32 (IST)

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Paris 2024 Paralympics LIVE: Swami on a roll!

A comfortable 86-83 lead for Shyam Sundar Swami after End 3. A perfect round from the Indian archer as he inches closer to the Round of 16.

Aug 30, 2024 22:25 (IST)

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Paris 2024 Paralympics LIVE: Shyam Sundar in action!

Shyam Sundar takes a 1-0 lead after End 1. Edges out his Thai opponent 28-27 to take an early lead.

Aug 30, 2024 22:00 (IST)

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Paris 2024 Paralympics LIVE: Archery action coming up!

Shyam Sundar Swami will be in action soon in Men's Individual Compound Open 1/16 Elimination round. He will face Comsan Singpirom of Thailand

Aug 30, 2024 21:17 (IST)

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Paris 2024 Paralympics LIVE: India's remaining scheduled for the day!

Para Badminton

8:10 PM: Sivarajan Solaimalai vs Man Kai Chu in Men's Singles SH6 Group Play Stage

8:50 PM: Nithya Sre Sumathy Sivan vs Yi-Lin Cai (Chinese Taipei) in Women's Singles SH6 Group Play Stage

10:50 PM: Krishna Nagar vs Miles Krajewski in Men's Singles SH6 Group Play Stage

12:10 AM (31 August, Saturday): Nitesh Kumar/Thulasimathi Murugesan vs Lucas Mazur/Faustine Noel (France) in Mixed Doubles SL3-SU5 Group Play Stage

12:10 AM (31 August, Saturday): Suhas Lalinakere Yathiraj/Palak Kohli vs Hikmat Ramdani/Leani Ratri Oktila (Indonesia) in Mixed Doubles SL3-SU5 Group Play Stage

01:30 AM (31 August, Saturday): Sivarajan Solaimalai/Nithya Sre Sumathy Sivan vs Natthapo

Para Archery

Shyam Sundar Swami in Men's Individual Compound Open 1/16 Elimination

Para Athletics

12:22 AM: Manu in Men's Shot Put - F37 Final

Aug 30, 2024 20:38 (IST)

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Paris 2024 Paralympics LIVE, Badminton: Thulasimathi tops group!

India's Thulasimathi Murugesan defeated Beatriz Monteiro of Portugal in straight games in Women's Singles SU5 Group Play Stage. She won 21-12, 21-8 in 27 minutes. The top seed advances to the knockouts

Aug 30, 2024 20:00 (IST)

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Paris 2024 Paralympics LIVE, Cycling: Arshad crashes out!

Arshad Shaik finishes 9th in the Men's C2 3000m Individual Pursuit Qualification Event. He is only the second para cyclist to represent India. He, however, bows out of the event.

Aug 30, 2024 19:44 (IST)

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Paris 2024 Paralympics LIVE, Archery: Rakesh cruises to R16!

Amid heavy rain, world no 1 Rakesh Kumar defeated Senegal's Aliou Drame 136-131 in R32 of Men's Individual Compound Open archery. He will be in action in the 1/16 elimination round on Sunday where he will face Indonesia's Ken Swagumilang.

Aug 30, 2024 19:02 (IST)

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Paris 2024 Paralympics LIVE, Badminton: More shuttlers in action

More badminton action coming up as Thulasimathi Murugesan will take on Beatriz Monteiro (Portugal) in Women's Singles SU5 Group Play Stage. Her match is expected to start at 7:30 PM

Aug 30, 2024 19:01 (IST)

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Paris 2024 Paralympics LIVE, Badminton: Palak goes down!

India's Palak Kohli lost 2-1 against Leani Ratri Oktila of Indonesia (18-21, 21-5, 21-13) in Women's Singles SL4 Group Play Stage. She will now hope to bounce back in the knockout rounds

Aug 30, 2024 18:18 (IST)

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Paris 2024 Paralympics LIVE, Shooting: Sriharsha misses out on qualification!

Sriharsha Devaraddi Ramakrishna misses out on qualification by a whisker. She finished just outside the qualification spots on 9th in the Mixed 10m Air Rifle Standing SH2 event.

Aug 30, 2024 18:02 (IST)

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Paris 2024 Paralympics LIVE, Shooting: Manish wins silver!

Manish Narwal wins silver as she goes down in the final round against South Korea's Jo Jeongdu, who clinches a gold.

Aug 30, 2024 17:55 (IST)

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Paris 2024 Paralympics LIVE, Shooting: Manish assured of a medal!

Medal confirmed for India as Manish Narwal is in the podium in the Men's 10m Air Pistol SH1 final. He is now assured of at least a silver

Aug 30, 2024 17:51 (IST)

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Paris 2024 Paralympics LIVE, Shooting: Astonishing from Manish!

After a slow start, Manish Narwal now sits in the gold medal spot. Another strong round and he will inch one step closer to the gold medal

Aug 30, 2024 17:46 (IST)

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Paris 2024 Paralympics LIVE, Shooting: Manish in medal contention!

Manish Narwal is in the silver medal spot after making a huge improvement after 14 shots. Two shooters have been eliminated

Aug 30, 2024 17:40 (IST)

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Paris 2024 Paralympics LIVE, Shooting: Manish makes improvement!

Manish Narwal moves a place up and is now 5th after Stage 1. He currently out of danger.

Aug 30, 2024 17:35 (IST)

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Paris 2024 Paralympics LIVE, Shooting: Manish trails!

Manish Narwal is currently 6th after Shot 5. He shot 8.1, 10.5, 9.8, 10.0, 10.3

Aug 30, 2024 17:17 (IST)

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Paris 2024 Paralympics LIVE, Shooting: Manish in final!

The Men's 10m Air Pistol SH1 final will get underway shortly. Manish Narwal will represent India in the event, starting at 5:30 PM IST.

Aug 30, 2024 17:13 (IST)

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Paris 2024 Paralympics LIVE, Badminton: Palak in the lead!

Shuttler Palak Kohli has taken a 6-2 lead against second seed Leani Ratri Oktila (Indonesia) in Women's Singles SL4 Group Play Stage. Palak has one just one of her previous four meetings against Oktila.

Aug 30, 2024 17:07 (IST)

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Paris 2024 Paralympics LIVE, Badminton: Shuttler Palak in action!

Shuttler Palak Kohli is in action now. She will take on Leani Ratri Oktila (Indonesia) in Women's Singles SL4 Group Play Stage

Aug 30, 2024 17:05 (IST)

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Paris 2024 Paralympics LIVE, Athletics: Who is Preethi Pal?

Preeti Pal clinched a historic bronze in the Women's 100 T35 final with her personal best timing of 14.21s. For the unversed, shewas born to a farmer's family in Muzaffarnagar, Uttar Pradesh. She faced significant physical challenges, when she was born, her lower body was plastered 6 Days after birth. With weak legs and an irregular leg posture, making her prone to various diseases. She underwent various traditional treatments to strengthen her legs. 

Aug 30, 2024 16:59 (IST)

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Paris 2024 Paralympics LIVE, Athletics: Preethi makes history!

Preethi finished third with a timing of 14.21s. She is the first ever sprinter to win a medal for India at the Para Games.

Aug 30, 2024 16:55 (IST)

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Paris 2024 Paralympics LIVE, Athletics: Preethi wins India's 3rd medal!

Preethi Pal takes the bronze in Women's 100m T35 final with a timing of 14.21s. That's her personal best as well. China take home gold and silver.

Aug 30, 2024 16:50 (IST)

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Paris 2024 Paralympics LIVE, Athletics: Preethi Pal in action!

India's Preethi Pal's Women's 100m T35 final is about to get underway! She is standing in lane 6th

Aug 30, 2024 16:36 (IST)

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Paris 2024 Paralympics LIVE, Archery: Just in!

Sarita will be in action in the Women's Individual Compound archery 1/8 elimination round. Her match is expected to begin at 7 PM tomorrow. She will take on Italy's Eleonora Sarti.

Aug 30, 2024 16:33 (IST)

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Paris 2024 Paralympics LIVE: Defeat in TT!

Indian duo of Sonalben Patel and Bhavaniben Patel crash out of women's doubles table tennis WD10 event after losing 1-3 to their South Korean opponents. 

Aug 30, 2024 16:30 (IST)

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Paris 2024 Paralympics LIVE: Preethi Pal in action shortly!

Athlete Preethi Pal will be in action in the Women's 100m T35 Final at 4:45 PM. 

Aug 30, 2024 16:23 (IST)

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Paris 2024 Paralympics LIVE: Action packed day in archery!

More archery action coming up as Rakesh Kumar (7:17 PM IST) and Shyam Sundar Swami (9:15 PM IST) will be in the men's individual compound open 1/16 elimination round. 

Aug 30, 2024 16:20 (IST)

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Paris 2024 Paralympics LIVE, Archery: Sarita is into the last 16!

Sarita is into the Round of 16 of the Women's Individual Compound archery. She defeated Malaysia's Nur Jannaton Abdul Jalil 138-124 in the 1/16 elimination round

Aug 30, 2024 16:12 (IST)

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Paris 2024 Paralympics LIVE, Shooting: Avani's incredible day out!

In the qualification round earlier in the day, Avani shot 625.8 to be placed second behind Iryna Shchetnik, who broke the Paralympic qualification record with a score of 627.5.

Aug 30, 2024 16:10 (IST)

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Paris 2024 Paralympics LIVE, Shooting: Avani makes history!

Avani Lekhara became the first Indian woman to win two Paralympic gold medal with her victory in the women's 10m air rifle (SH1) event. Three years back, Avani had also become the first woman shooter from the country to win medals in shooting at the Tokyo Paralympics in 2021.

Aug 30, 2024 16:08 (IST)

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Paris 2024 Paralympics LIVE, Shooting: Manish Narwal qualifies for final!

Shooter Manish Narwal is into the finals of the Men's 10m Air Pistol SH1. He finished 5th in the qualification round with an aggregate of 565-12x. Another medal hope for India. The final will be played at 5:30 PM IST

Aug 30, 2024 16:04 (IST)

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Paris 2024 Paralympics LIVE, Badminton: Suhash eases into semis!

Suhas Yathiraj is into the semi-finals after winning his second Group A match against South Korea's Kyun Hwan Shin in straight games. He is competing in the Men's Singles SL4 category

Aug 30, 2024 15:53 (IST)

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Paris 2024 Paralympics LIVE: Medal rush in shooting!

Multiple medals for India in Women's 10m Air Rifle Standing SH1 Final as Avani Lekhara clinches gold with a Games record tally of 249.7. Also, Mona Agarwal takes the bronze with an aggregate of 228.7.

Aug 30, 2024 15:32 (IST)

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Paris 2024 Paralympics LIVE: Disappointment in discuss final!

Heartbreak for Sakshi and Karamjyoti as the both are now out of medal contention. They can finish 4th and 5th respectively at best.

Aug 30, 2024 15:24 (IST)

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Paris 2024 Paralympics LIVE: Sakshi Goes Third With Her Throw

Sakshi Kasana, the second Indian in the discus throw event, has moved into the bronze medal spot, pushing compatriot Karamjyoti to the 4th spot. Sakshi's best effort was lodged at 21.49 meters.

Aug 30, 2024 15:00 (IST)

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Paris 2024 Paralympics LIVE: Sakshi takes centre stage

Sakshi Kasana's turn now in the women's discus throw final. If she enters the medal spots, she will have to push out her own compatriot Karamjyoti.

Aug 30, 2024 15:00 (IST)

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Paris 2024 Paralympics LIVE: Sakshi takes centre stage

Sakshi Kasana's turn now in the women's discus throw final. If she enters the medal spots, she will have to push out her own compatriot Karamjyoti.

Aug 30, 2024 14:53 (IST)

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Paris 2024 Paralympics LIVE: Karamjyoti down to third

Morocco's Norelhouda El Kaoui has toppled Karamjyoti's score, pushing the Indian down to third. She has thrown 23.42m.

Aug 30, 2024 14:44 (IST)

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Paris 2024 Paralympics LIVE: 2 Indians in men's 10m air pistol

India's Manish Narwal and Rudransh Khandelwal are participting in the Men's 10m Air Pistol SH1 qualifying round. Once again, the top 8 athletes will make the final.

Aug 30, 2024 14:39 (IST)

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Paris 2024 Paralympics LIVE: Karamjyoti throws 20.22!

Karamjyoti throws 20.22m with a brilliant final throw! It's not gold, but she is sitting in the silver medal position as it stands!

Aug 30, 2024 14:36 (IST)

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Paris 2024 Paralympics LIVE: Karamjyoti throws 17.87

Karamjyoti misses her best throw by less than a metre. Three throws in now for India's first finalist.

Aug 30, 2024 14:33 (IST)

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Paris 2024 Paralympics LIVE: Karamjyoti throws 18.78

After fouling on her first throw, Karamjyoti Dalal rises to second spot with her second throw. 18.78m, still a fair margin away from the top.

Aug 30, 2024 14:27 (IST)

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Paris 2024 Paralympics LIVE: Nitesh Kumar wins!

Nitesh has beaten China's Jianyuan Yang 21-5, 21-11 in the men's singles SL3 category. The first seed Indian will almost certainly reach the semis now.

Aug 30, 2024 14:23 (IST)

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Paris 2024 Paralympics LIVE: Karamjyoti in action!

Karamjyoti Dalal is going to throw now! The person before her, Rosa Maria Guerrero Cazares threw a brilliant 25.81m, which is the current highest.

Aug 30, 2024 14:20 (IST)

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Paris 2024 Paralympics LIVE: Nitesh ahead in second game

Nitesh Kumar's second game hasn't been as dominant as his first, but he leads 11-8 at the halfway point.

Aug 30, 2024 14:10 (IST)

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Paris 2024 Paralympics LIVE: Nitesh seals first game

Nitesh wins the first game 21-5 over China's Jianyuan Yang. Almost effortless.

Aug 30, 2024 14:07 (IST)

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Paris 2024 Paralympics LIVE: Nitesh Kumar cruising to victory

Nitesh Kumar is up 16-4 against his Chinese rival. Having beaten Manoj Sarkar yesterday, a win here would almost certainly ensure he qualifies.

Aug 30, 2024 13:59 (IST)

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Paris 2024 Paralympics LIVE: Para badminton underway again

After a short break, the next Indian para badminton player is Nitesh Kumar. First seed Nitesh has begun his men's singles SL3 match against China's Jianyuan Yang.

Aug 30, 2024 13:57 (IST)

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Paris 2024 Paralympics LIVE: Kurbanova sets the new benchmark

Uzbekistan's Nurkhon Kurbanova has taken provisional first spot in the women's discus throw final. She throws a season best 17.26m with her final throw.

None of her throws were below 15m.

Aug 30, 2024 13:54 (IST)

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Paris 2024 Paralympics LIVE: F55 category explained

Karamjyoti Dalal and Sakshi Kasana are participating in the F55 division of the discus throw final. Athletes in this category compete in a seated position, and have full arm functionality.

Aug 30, 2024 13:51 (IST)

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Paris 2024 Paralympics LIVE: Avani through in 2nd, Mona 5th

Here are the final standings for the Women's 10m air rifle standing SH1 final:

Aug 30, 2024 13:50 (IST)

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Paris 2024 Paralympics LIVE: Surely curtains for Manoj Sarkar

Manoj Sarkar has heavily lost against Thailand's Mongkhon Bunsun in the second match. He loses the tie 19-21, 8-21.

Sarkar has one match left, but his chances of qualifying are very slim.

Aug 30, 2024 13:46 (IST)

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Paris 2024 Paralympics LIVE: Karamjyoti 5th to throw

Karamjyoti Dalal will be the fifth person to throw in the final. Sakshi Kasana will go seventh. Each athlete completes all six discus throws in one go.

Uzbekistan's Natalya Semyonova went first, and threw a best of 13.48m. Now, it's her compatriot Nurkhon Kurbanova in action.

Aug 30, 2024 13:38 (IST)

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Paris 2024 Paralympics LIVE: Manoj Sarkar 1-0 down

Meanwhile, para badminton athlete Manoj Sarkar has lost his first game against Thailand's Mongkhon Bunsun. A narrow 21-19 loss.

Crucial game coming up for Manoj.

Aug 30, 2024 13:37 (IST)

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Paris 2024 Paralympics LIVE: Avani and Mona are through!

Avani Lekhara and Mona Agarwal still don't know their final qualifying positions, but they're guaranteed to play in the Women's 10m air rifle standing SH1 final!

Aug 30, 2024 13:33 (IST)

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Paris 2024 Paralympics LIVE: Discus throw starts

The Women's Discus Throw Final - F55 category is underway! Over to you, Karamjyoti Dalal and Sakshi Kasana.

Aug 30, 2024 13:26 (IST)

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Paris 2024 Paralympics LIVE: Get ready for India's first medal event today!

Right then, we are just 5 minutes away from Karamjyoti Dalal and Sakshi Kasana's Women's discus throw final. Stay tuned to NDTV Sports for the live coverage.

India could be celebrating a medal soon!

Aug 30, 2024 13:24 (IST)

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Paris 2024 Paralympics LIVE: Avani and Mona finish their shots

After 60 shots, Avani Lekhara is currently in second and Mona Agarwal is in fourth. Two players behind them are in the fifth series, but both Avani and Mona should comfortably make the Women's 10m air rifle standing SH1 final regardless.

Aug 30, 2024 13:16 (IST)

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Paris 2024 Paralympics LIVE: Badminton resumes

Para badminton resumes, as the action continues in full swing. After a loss to compatriot Nitesh Kumar on Day 1, Manoj Sarkar will be aiming to bounce back in his second game in the men's singles SL3 category.

Aug 30, 2024 13:12 (IST)

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Paris 2024 Paralympics LIVE: Avani stretching her lead

Avani Lekhara has extended her lead at the top. Mona Agarwal has been in 5th spot for quite some time, and it will be a shock if both Indians don't make it to the final.

Aug 30, 2024 13:05 (IST)

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Paris 2024 Paralympics LIVE: Avani in the lead!

Avani Lekhara has stormed into the lead of the qualifying round! She is once again igniting hopes of yet another Paralympics gold medal.

Aug 30, 2024 13:05 (IST)

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Paris 2024 Paralympics LIVE: Avani Lekhara nearing top spot

Avani Lekhara has gone from strength to strength in this qualifying round. Her average is currently 10.428, in second place, while the average of first spot is 10.430.

Mona Agarwal is also in the mix, at 6th. Her average is presently 10.338.

Aug 30, 2024 12:56 (IST)

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Paris 2024 Paralympics LIVE: Avani, Mona rising

We are well into the third series of shots for most shooters in the Women's 10m Air Rifle Standing SH1 category, and both Avani Lekhara and Mona Agarwal are currently inside the top 5.

Remember, top 8 qualifies for the final.

Aug 30, 2024 12:53 (IST)

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Paris 2024 Paralympics LIVE: Manasi finishes last

Narrow defeats to both Indonesia's Qonit Syakuroh and Ukraine's Oksana Kozyna means that Manasi will finish bottom of the SL3 women singles' group. 

Aug 30, 2024 12:48 (IST)

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Paris 2024 Paralympics LIVE: Heartbreak for Manasi

Oh no! She had it in the bag, she was leading 20-17, but Oksana Kozyna comes roaring back to take the deciding game 23-21. Heartbreaking for Manasi, and she is knocked out of the women's singles SL3 category.

Aug 30, 2024 12:42 (IST)

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Paris 2024 Paralympics LIVE: Mona, Avani in top 8

Both Mona Agarwal and Avani Lekhara have shot their way up into the top 8. However, not all the shooters are on the same shot, so the standings could yet change quite dramatically.

Aug 30, 2024 12:38 (IST)

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Paris 2024 Paralympics LIVE: Manasi leads decider

Manasi Joshi is leading 13-8 in the deciding game in para badminton, against Oksana Kozyna. A big win could see her take spot in her group for the time being.

Top spot in the group directly puts her in the semis, while coming second would mean she advances to the quarters.

Aug 30, 2024 12:35 (IST)

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Paris 2024 Paralympics LIVE: Mona in top 8

After the first series of shots, Mona Agarwal is on the fringes of qualification. She is exactly in 8th, the last spot that qualifies for the final. Avani Lekhara is in 11th.

Aug 30, 2024 12:34 (IST)

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Paris 2024 Paralympics LIVE: SH1 category explained

SH1 category in shooting involves shooters who have movement affected in their arms, lower trunk, legs or have an absence of limbs. 

Aug 30, 2024 12:31 (IST)

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Paris 2024 Paralympics LIVE: Shooting starts!

Meanwhile, the women's 10m air rifle SH1 shooting qualifying rounds have begun in Chatearoux. Avani Lekhara and Mona Agarwal in action!

Can India script yet more history at the same venue where Manu Bhaker won two medals?

Aug 30, 2024 12:29 (IST)

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Paris 2024 Paralympics LIVE: Kozyna draws level

Oksana Kozyna storms to 21-15 second game victory. This game is going down to the wire.

Aug 30, 2024 12:27 (IST)

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Paris 2024 Paralympics LIVE: Great comeback by Kozyna

Manasi had threaten to cut the deficit after the restart, but Kozyna holds firm and races into a big lead. She leads 19-13, and is about to make it 1-1.

Aug 30, 2024 12:22 (IST)

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Paris 2024 Paralympics LIVE: The scales have turned

Ukraine's Oksana Kozyna has come out very strongly in the second game. For the most part, it has been even between her and Manasi, but Kozyna now leads 11-8.

Aug 30, 2024 12:15 (IST)

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Paris 2024 Paralympics LIVE: Second game begins

Joshi and Kozyna exchanging early blows in the second game. 2-2 as it stands.

Aug 30, 2024 12:12 (IST)

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Paris 2024 Paralympics LIVE: Manasi takes first game

Manasi Pathak clinches the first game in superb fashion. She takes a thumping 21-10 win there. Leading 11-8 at halfway, she gave Ukraine's Oksana Kozyna no breathing room.

Aug 30, 2024 12:10 (IST)

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Paris 2024 Paralympics LIVE: SL3 category explained

Manasi Joshi is participating in the badminton SL3 category, which includes players whose movement is moderately affected on one side of the body, both legs or absence of limbs.

Aug 30, 2024 12:08 (IST)

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Paris 2024 Paralympics LIVE: A good start for Manasi

Manasi Joshi has taken early command in the first game. She leads Kozyna 11-8, at halfway mark. A very encouraging start.

Aug 30, 2024 12:01 (IST)

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Paris 2024 Paralympics LIVE: We are underway!

And India's action begins on Day 2. It's Manasi Joshi up against Ukraine's Oksana Kozyna. 

Joshi lost her first game, so this is extremely crucial.

Aug 30, 2024 11:57 (IST)

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Paris 2024 Paralympics LIVE: Spotlight on athletics

Indian para athletes will participate in three events later in the day, aiming for a medal. We could be up beyond midnight today!

- Jyoti Karam and Sakshi Kasana in Women's Discus Throw - F55 Final (1:30 PM)

- Preethi Pal in Women's 100m - T35 Final (4:45 PM)

- Manu in Men's Shot Put - F37 Final (12:22 AM)

Aug 30, 2024 11:54 (IST)

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Paris 2024 Paralympics LIVE: Here's India's Day 2 schedule!

Para Badminton

12 PM: Manasi Joshi vs Oksana Kozyna (Ukraine) in Women's Singles SL3 Group Play Stage

1:20 PM: Manoj Sarkar vs Mongkhon Bunsun (Thailand) in Men's Singles SL3 Group Play Stage

2 PM: Nitesh Kumar vs Jianyuan Yang (China) in Men's Singles SL3 Group Play Stage

2:40 PM: Suhas Lalinakere Yathiraj vs Kyung Hwan Shin (Korea) in Men's Singles SL4 Group Play Stage

4:40 PM: Palak Kohli vs Leani Ratri Oktila (Indonesia) in Women's Singles SL4 Group Play Stage

7:30 PM: Thulasimathi Murugesan vs Beatriz Monteiro (Portugal) in Women's Singles SU5 Group Play Stage

8:10 PM: Sivarajan Solaimalai vs Man Kai Chu in Men's Singles SH6 Group Play Stage

8:50 PM: Nithya Sre Sumathy Sivan vs Yi-Lin Cai (Chinese Taipei) in Women's Singles SH6 Group Play Stage

10:50 PM: Krishna Nagar vs Miles Krajewski in Men's Singles SH6 Group Play Stage

12:10 AM (31 August, Saturday): Nitesh Kumar/Thulasimathi Murugesan vs Lucas Mazur/Faustine Noel (France) in Mixed Doubles SL3-SU5 Group Play Stage

12:10 AM (31 August, Saturday): Suhas Lalinakere Yathiraj/Palak Kohli vs Hikmat Ramdani/Leani Ratri Oktila (Indonesia) in Mixed Doubles SL3-SU5 Group Play Stage

01:30 AM (31 August, Saturday): Sivarajan Solaimalai/Nithya Sre Sumathy Sivan vs Natthapong Meechai/Chai Saeyang (Thailand) in Mixed Doubles SH6 Group Play Stage

Para Shooting

12:30 PM: Avani Lekhara, Mona Agarwal in Women's 10m Air Rifle Standing SH1 Qualification

2:45 PM: Rudransh Khandelwal, Manish Narwal in Men's 10m Air Pistol SH1 Qualification

3:15 PM: Avani Lekhara, Mona Agarwal in Women's 10m Air Rifle Standing SH1 Final (If qualified)

5 PM: Sriharsha Devaraddi Ramakrishna in Mixed 10m Air Rifle Standing SH2 Qualification

5:30 PM: Rudransh Khandelwal, Manish Narwal in Men's 10m Air Pistol SH1 Final (If qualified)

7:45 PM: Sriharsha Devaraddi Ramakrishna in Mixed 10m Air Rifle Standing SH2 Final (If qualified)

Para Athletics

1:30 PM: Jyoti Karam, Sakshi Kasana in Women's Discus Throw - F55 Final

4:45 PM: Preethi Pal in Women's 100m - T35 Final

12:22 AM: Manu in Men's Shot Put - F37 Final

Para Rowing

3 PM: Anita/Narayana Konganapalle in PR3 Mixed Double Sculls Heats

Para Archery

3:03 PM: Sarita vs Nur Jannaton Abdul Jalil (Malaysia) in Women's Individual Compound Open 1/16 Elimination

Para Cycling Track

4:24 PM: Arshad Shaik in Men's C2 3000m Individual Pursuit Qualifying

Aug 30, 2024 11:51 (IST)

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Paris 2024 Paralympics LIVE: But first, badminton!

Badminton games will continue in full swing, much like Day 1. Manasi Joshi kickstarts India's Day 2 action from 12 PM. The likes of Suhas Yathiraj, Nitesh Kumar and Manoj Sarkar are in action after 1 PM.

Aug 30, 2024 11:48 (IST)

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Paris 2024 Paralympics LIVE: Medal prospects

India are aiming to eclipse their total of 19 medals from Tokyo 2020, and their Paris 2024 tally could open today. The big headliner is shooter Avani Lekhara, who won gold three years ago. Her qualifying round in the Women's 10m Air Rifle Standing SH1 starts at around 12:30 PM.

Aug 30, 2024 11:46 (IST)

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Paris 2024 Paralympics LIVE: Hello and welcome!

A very good morning to everyone tuning into NDTV Sports. We are going to bring you the live coverage of Day 2 of Paris Paralympics 2024!

And this could be really special day for India.

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No. Country G S B Total 1

People's Republic of China

People's Republic of China 169 89 83 341 2

Japan

Japan 83 95 91 269 3

Republic of Korea

Republic of Korea 39 43 68 150 4

India

India 21 27 37 85 5

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