India made history at the Paris Paralympics 2024 on September 2, 2024, by winning eight medals in a single day, marking the country’s most successful day ever at the Paralympic Games. This achievement surpassed the previous record of five medals in a single day at the Tokyo Paralympics in 2021. The day was filled with remarkable performances from Indian athletes, showcasing their determination and skill on the global stage.
Yogesh Kathuniya Clinches Silver in Men’s Discus Throw – F56
Yogesh Kathuniya opened India’s medal tally on this historic day by securing a silver medal in the Men’s Discus Throw – F56 category. Retaining his medal from Tokyo, Yogesh joined the elite club of multiple Paralympic medallists from India. Although he achieved a season-best throw, Yogesh felt he had more to give and missed out on a gold medal by a narrow margin, finishing second to Brazil’s Claudiney Batista.
Nitesh Kumar Strikes Gold in Men’s Singles SL3 Badminton
In a thrilling match, Nitesh Kumar defied the odds to defeat Great Britain’s Daniel Bethell in the Men’s Singles SL3 Badminton final. This victory marked Nitesh’s first win against Bethell in ten meetings and secured India’s second gold medal of the Paris Games. Nitesh’s 21-14, 18-21, 23-21 win in an 80-minute marathon ensured that the gold medal in this category stayed with India, even after the suspension of Tokyo champion Pramod Bhagat.
Thulasimathi Murugesan Wins Historic Silver in Women’s Singles SU5 Badminton
Thulasimathi Murugesan made history by becoming the first Indian female shuttler to win a Paralympic medal in Badminton. The 22-year-old secured a silver medal in the Women’s Singles SU5 category after a tough final against China’s Yang Qiu Xia, the reigning Paralympic and World Champion. Despite her best efforts, Thulasimathi was defeated in straight games, but her silver medal was a significant achievement for Indian women in para badminton.
Manisha Ramadass Clinches Bronze in Women’s Singles SU5 Badminton
Manisha Ramadass ensured that India had two female shuttlers on the podium by winning a bronze medal in the Women’s Singles SU5 category. The 19-year-old dominated her Danish opponent in straight games, securing a spot on the podium. Earlier, Manisha had lost to Thulasimathi in the semifinals but bounced back to claim the bronze.
Suhas Yathiraj Retains Silver in Men’s Singles SL4 Badminton
Suhas Yathiraj, an IAS officer, and para-badminton player, added another silver to India’s tally in the Men’s Singles SL4 category. Facing France’s Lucas Mazur, Suhas couldn’t replicate his performance from Tokyo and lost in straight games. Despite the loss, Suhas became the only Indian shuttler to win two Paralympic medals, cementing his legacy in the sport.
Rakesh Kumar and Sheetal Devi Win Bronze in Mixed Team Compound Archery
India’s first archery medal at the Paris 2024 Paralympics came in the Mixed Team Compound Open event, where Rakesh Kumar and Sheetal Devi secured a bronze medal. Despite a heartbreaking semifinal loss to Iran by the smallest of margins, the duo recovered quickly to defeat Italy in another close match, ensuring India’s place on the podium.
Sumit Antil Defends His Gold in Men’s Javelin Throw – F64
Sumit Antil once again proved his dominance in the Men’s Javelin Throw – F64 category by defending his gold medal from Tokyo. Sumit started the final with a record-breaking throw and continued to push his limits, setting a new Paralympic record of 70.59 meters. His gold medal was the third for India at the Paris Games and solidified his position as one of the world’s top para-athletes.
Nithya Sre Sumathy Sivan Wins Bronze in Women’s Singles SH6 Badminton
Rounding off India’s historic day at the Paris Paralympics, Nithya Sre Sumathy Sivan won a bronze medal in the Women’s Singles SH6 category. Despite being considered the underdog, Nithya Sre outplayed Indonesia’s Rina Marlina in straight games to secure her place on the podium. This victory brought India’s total medal count for the day to eight, with five of them coming in para-badminton.
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