As the Paralympics 2024 approaches its penultimate day, India aims to sustain its impressive medal haul in what has already become a historic event for the nation. The focus is on track and field athletes, who are expected to boost the medal tally further. In addition to para-athletics, attention will be on para-cycling and para-canoeing. Key athletes to watch include Arshad Shaikh, Jyoti Gaderiya, Yash Kumar, Dilip Mahadu, Simran, and Navdeep.
Arshad Shaikh and Jyoti Gaderiya will compete in para-cycling, while Yash Kumar is set to race in para-canoeing. Suyash Jadhav will be striving for a strong performance in para-swimming. Additionally, Simran Sharma and Dilip Gavit will represent India in para-athletics, aiming for top placements.
Here’s the schedule for today’s events:
- 1:00 PM IST – Para Cycling: Men’s C1-3 Road Race Final – Arshad Shaikh
- 1:05 PM IST – Para Cycling: Women’s C1-3 Road Race Final – Jyoti Gaderiya
- 1:30 PM IST – Para Canoe: Men’s KL1 200m (Semifinals) – Yash Kumar
- 1:55 PM IST – Para Swimming: Men’s 50m Butterfly S7 (Heat) – Suyash Jadhav
- 1:58 PM IST – Para Canoe: Women’s VL2 200m (Semifinals) – Prachi Yadav
- 2:50 PM IST – Para Canoe: Men’s KL1 200m (Final A & B) – Yash Kumar (If Qualified)
- 3:14 PM IST – Para Canoe: Women’s VL2 200m (Final A & B) – Prachi Yadav (If Qualified)
- 10:00 PM IST – Para Swimming: Men’s 50m Butterfly S7 (Final) – Suyash Jadhav (If Qualified)
- 10:30 PM IST – Para Athletics: Men’s Javelin F40, F41 (Final) – Navdeep
- 11:04 PM IST – Para Athletics: Women’s 200m T12 (Final) – Simran Sharma