Sumit Antil Shatters Records, Wins Second Consecutive Paralympics Gold in Javelin

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 06:35pm on 02 Sep 2024,Monday Sports

India’s javelin star Sumit Antil won his second consecutive Paralympics gold with a record-breaking performance in Paris on September 2. Antil, who had won gold in Tokyo with a 68.55m throw, surpassed his own record twice, first with a 69.11m throw and then a stunning 70.59m throw. Despite strong competition from Sri Lanka's Dulan Kodithuwakku, Sumit maintained his dominance. India’s medal tally at the Paris Paralympics now stands at 14, with 3 gold, 5 silver, and 6 bronze. Meanwhile, fellow Indian competitors Sandeep and Sanjay fell short, finishing 4th and 7th respectively.

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Anand Mahindra Reaffirms Promise to Armless Archer Sheetal Devi After Viral Paris Paralympics Video

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 05:58pm on 02 Sep 2024,Monday Sports

Indian businessman Anand Mahindra has promised to fulfill his commitment to armless archer Sheetal Devi, who impressed the world with her performance at the Paris Paralympics 2024. Despite not winning a medal in the compound women’s open category, Sheetal's courage and determination won widespread admiration. Mahindra reminded her of the promise he made a year ago, offering her a customized car when she turns 18. Sheetal, who uses her toes to draw arrows, narrowly lost to Tokyo silver medalist Mariana Zuniga in the pre-quarterfinals.

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Para Archer Sheetal Devi’s Bullseye Goes Viral; Barcelona Star Reacts

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 12:56pm on 02 Sep 2024,Monday Sports

At the Paris Paralympics 2024, 17-year-old para archer Sheetal Devi made headlines with a stunning bullseye shot in the women’s individual compound archery event. Despite her impressive start and breaking the world record with a score of 703, Sheetal lost narrowly to Chile’s Zuniga Mariana, missing the knockout stages. Her bullseye video went viral, capturing the attention of football star Jules Kounde and former cricketer Harbhajan Singh. Sheetal, a former Asian Para Games gold medalist, has been celebrated globally for her remarkable achievements and inspiring performance.

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Nitesh Kumar Wins Gold in Men's Singles SL3 at Paris Paralympics 2024

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 11:45am on 02 Sep 2024,Monday Sports

India’s Nitesh Kumar won the gold medal in men's singles SL3 badminton at the Paris Paralympics 2024 after defeating Great Britain’s Daniel Bethell in a thrilling three-game final. Nitesh took the first game 21-14, but Bethell fought back to win the second game 18-21. In a tense decider, Nitesh narrowly triumphed 23-21 to claim India’s first-ever badminton gold at the Paralympics. This victory adds to India's growing medal tally at the games, following previous successes in athletics and other sports. Nitesh’s achievement marks a historic moment for Indian para-badminton.

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Yogesh Kathuniya Wins Second Consecutive Silver in Discus Throw at Paris Paralympics

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 10:33am on 02 Sep 2024,Monday Sports

Yogesh Kathuniya secured his second successive silver medal in the Discus Throw F56 event at the Paris Paralympics on September 2, 2024. Kathuniya, who achieved a season-best throw of 42.22 meters, finished behind Brazil’s Claudiney Batista dos Santos, who set a new Paralympic record with 46.86 meters. This marks Kathuniya’s second silver in a row, following his success at the Tokyo Paralympics. Despite being wheelchair-bound due to Guillain–Barré syndrome, Kathuniya has made remarkable strides in para athletics, including setting a world record and winning multiple medals at international championships.

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Yogesh Kathuniya Wins Silver in Discus at Paris Paralympics 2024; Indian Para Shuttlers Miss Bronze

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 09:41am on 02 Sep 2024,Monday Sports

On Day 5 of the Paris 2024 Paralympics, Indian athlete Yogesh Kathuniya secured a silver medal in the Men’s Discus Throw F56 final with a season-best throw of 42.22m. Despite his strong start, Kathuniya couldn’t surpass this distance in subsequent attempts but still ensured a podium finish. Meanwhile, Indian para shuttlers Nithya Sre and Sivarajan Solaimalai fell short in their bronze medal match, losing to Indonesia's Subhan-Marlina in straight games (17-21, 12-21). India’s medal tally continues to grow, showcasing strong performances across various sports at the Paralympics.

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Paralympics Day 5: Sumit Antil, Sheetal Devi Among Indian Medal Hopefuls Across Multiple Events

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 08:52am on 02 Sep 2024,Monday Sports

India’s Day 5 at the 2024 Paris Paralympics is packed with medal opportunities across four sports. In Para Athletics, Sumit Antil, Sandeep, and Sandip Sargar will compete in the Men’s Javelin Throw F64 final, while Yogesh Kathuniya aims for a podium finish in Men’s Discuss Throw F56. Para Badminton features seven medal events, including Nithya Sre, Suhas Yathiraj, and Nitesh Kumar. Archers Rakesh Kumar and Sheetal Devi could also secure medals in the Mixed Team Compound Open final. Para Shooters Nihal Singh and Amir Bhat aim for glory in the Mixed 25M Pistol SH1 competition.

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President Murmu, PM Modi Congratulate Preeti Pal, Nishad Kumar for Paris Paralympics Medals

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 08:44am on 02 Sep 2024,Monday Sports

President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Indian para-athletes Preeti Pal and Nishad Kumar for their medal wins at the 2024 Paris Paralympics. Nishad secured a silver medal in Men’s High Jump T47, while Preeti made history with her second bronze medal, this time in the Women’s 200m T-35 event. Preeti became the first Indian woman to win two Paralympic medals in track and field events. President Murmu praised their achievements as inspirational, and PM Modi highlighted Preeti's dedication as remarkable. India's current medal tally includes seven medals: 1 gold, 2 silvers, and 4 bronzes.

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India’s Nishad Kumar Wins Silver in Men's High Jump at Paris Paralympics, His 2nd Paralympic Medal

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 03:20am on 02 Sep 2024,Monday Sports

India's Nishad Kumar secured his second Paralympic silver medal in the men's high jump T47 event at the Paris Paralympics. The 24-year-old athlete achieved a season-best jump of 2.04 meters, finishing behind USA's Roderick Townsend, who claimed gold with a 2.12m jump. This victory follows Nishad's silver in the same event at the Tokyo Paralympics in 2021. Despite narrowly missing the 2.08m mark, Nishad's impressive performance solidifies his status in para-athletics. Meanwhile, fellow Indian athlete Ram Pal finished seventh with a personal best of 1.95m.

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Paris Paralympics Day 4: Preethi Pal Wins Bronze; Nishad Kumar Leads High Jump; Suhas and Nitesh Enter Finals; India’s Medal Tally Hits 6

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 07:18pm on 01 Sep 2024,Sunday Sports

On Day 4 of the Paris Paralympics 2024, India’s Preethi Pal clinched bronze in the Women’s 200m T35 event, while Nishad Kumar took the lead in the Men’s High Jump T47 final with a season-best 2.00m. Suhas Yathiraj and Nitesh Kumar advanced to the finals in para badminton, adding to India’s medal tally, which now stands at 6. Rakesh Kumar narrowly missed a medal in para-archery, and Bhavinaben Patel moved on to the para table tennis semifinals. Despite some challenges, India's athletes continued to deliver impressive performances across events.

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