India's Medal Quest Continues at Paris Paralympics 2024

India's Medal Hunt Continues at Paris Paralympics 2024

After a remarkable start to the Paris Paralympics 2024, the Indian contingent is poised for more medal glory on Tuesday. Star shooter Avani Lekhara, who has already secured a gold medal, will return to action in the women's 50m rifle 3 position event.

In athletics, India's high jump trio of Mariyappan Thangavelu, Shailesh Kumar, and Sharad Kumar will aim for podium finishes in the men's high jump T63 finals. Meanwhile, Ajeet Singh, Rinku, and Sundar Singh Gurjar will vie for medals in the F46 javelin throw final.

The day's schedule also features para archery, with Pooja set to compete in the women's individual recurve open round of 16. If she qualifies, she will face off in the quarter-finals, semi-finals, and potentially the bronze or gold medal matches later in the evening.

Detailed Schedule:

Para Shooting

* 1:00 PM: Women's 50m Rifle 3 Position SH1 (Qualification) - Avani Lekhara, Mona Agarwal

* 7:30 PM: Women's 50m Rifle 3 Position SH1 Finals (Subject to Qualification) - Avani Lekhara, Mona Agarwal

Para Athletics

* 2:28 PM: Women's Shot Put F34 (Finals) - Bhagyashri Madhavrao Jadhav

* 10:38 PM: Women's 400m T20 (Final) - Deepthi Jeevanji

* 11:50 PM: Men's High Jump T63 Finals - Mariyappan Thangavelu, Shailesh Kumar, Sharad Kumar

* 12:13 AM (September 4): Men's Javelin Throw F46 Finals - Ajeet Singh, Rinku, Sundar Singh Gurjar

Para Archery

* 3:20 PM: Women's Individual Recurve Open Round of 16 - Pooja vs TBD

* 8:30 PM: Women's Individual Recurve Open Quarter-final (Subject to Qualification) - Pooja vs TBD