India is making a strong push towards the 30-medal milestone at the Paris Paralympics 2024. On September 6, the focus will be on athletics and para-powerlifting as the nation hopes to add more medals to its tally.
In para-athletics, several key events will be held throughout the day. Dipesh Kumar will compete in the Men’s Javelin Throw F54 Final, while Praveen Kumar will vie for a medal in the Men’s High Jump T64 Final. Bhavanaben Ajabaji Chaudhary is set to compete in the Women’s Javelin Throw F46 Final. Additionally, Soman Rana and Hokato Hotozhe Sema will both participate in the Men’s Shot Put F57 Final.
In para-powerlifting, Kasthuri Rajamani will take center stage in the Women’s 67kg Final, offering another chance for India to secure a podium finish.
The schedule for the day includes:
- Para-Canoeing
- 1:30 PM: Yash Kumar — Men’s Kayak Single 200m KL1 Heats
- 1:39 PM: Prachi Yadav — Women’s Va’a Single 200m VL2 Heats
- 1:50 PM: Pooja Ojha — Women’s Kayak Single 200m KL1 Heats
- Para-Athletics
- 1:38 PM: Simran Sharma — Women’s 200m T12 Round 1
- 2:07 PM: Dipesh Kumar — Men’s Javelin Throw F54 Final
- 2:47 PM: Dilip Gavit — Men’s 400m T47 Round 1
- 3:18 PM: Praveen Kumar — Men’s High Jump T64 Final
- 10:30 PM: Bhavanaben Ajabaji Chaudhary — Women’s Javelin Throw F46 Final
- 10:34 PM: Soman Rana, Hokato Hotozhe Sema — Men’s Shot Put F57 Final
- 11:10 PM: Simran Sharma — Women’s 200m T12 Semifinal (if qualified)
India currently stands with 25 medals, marking its best-ever performance at the Paralympics. To break into the top 12 teams, a strong finish in the remaining days is crucial.
The nation is eagerly watching as its athletes strive for excellence and aim to secure more medals in the final stretch of the Games.
