India is making a strong push toward achieving a milestone of 30 medals at the Paris 2024 Paralympics. On Friday, the spotlight will be on athletics, where multiple medal opportunities await. Competitors aiming for podium finishes include Dipesh Kumar in the Men’s Javelin Throw F54 Final, Praveen Kumar in the Men’s High Jump T64 Final, Bhavanaben Ajabaji Chaudhary in the Women’s Javelin Throw F46 Final, as well as Soman Rana and Hokato Hotozhe Sema in the Men’s Shot Put F57 Final. Additionally, Kasthuri Rajamani will represent India in the Women’s 67kg para-powerlifting final.
With a total of 25 medals so far, India is on track to achieve its highest Paralympic medal count ever. To secure a position within the top 12 nations on the medal table, a surge of medals in the final three days of the Games is crucial.
Event Schedule:
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 and Hokato Hotozhe Sema — Men’s Shot Put F57 Final
11:10 PM: Simran Sharma — Women’s 200m T12 Semifinal (contingent on qualification)
Para-Powerlifting
8:30 PM: Kasthuri Rajamani — Women’s 67kg Final
India has demonstrated exceptional performance with 25 medals, showcasing their best Paralympic performance to date. The upcoming events on September 6 are critical for maintaining momentum and striving for a top-tier finish in the overall medal standings.