At the 2024 Paralympics, Preethi Pal, 23, won bronze in the women’s 200m T35 race on September 1, adding to her earlier bronze in the 100m event. Pal, who made history as the first Indian to win a track medal at the Paralympics, set a personal best of 30.01 seconds in the 200m. The gold and silver went to China’s Zhou Xia and Guo Qianqian, respectively. Born with physical challenges, Pal's resilience and determination led her to this remarkable achievement, inspiring many with her journey from early difficulties to Paralympic success.

On Day 4 of the Paris Paralympics 2024, India saw significant success. Shuttlers Nitesh Kumar and Suhas Yathiraj secured their spots in the finals of the men’s singles SL3 and SL4 badminton categories, respectively, ensuring at least silver medals. In archery, Rakesh Kumar reached the semi-finals of the men’s compound category after a tense shoot-off. Meanwhile, two-time gold medallist Avani Lekhara and Sidhartha Babu are set to compete in the Mixed 10m Rifle Prone qualification. Medals are anticipated as India continues to excel in multiple events.

Indian shooters Avani Lekhara, Sidhartha Babu, and Sriharsha Devaraddi Ramakrishna were unable to qualify for the finals in the mixed 10m air rifle events at the Paralympic Games. Avani, who recently defended her Paralympic title with a world record, finished 11th in the SH1 event with a total score of 632.8. Sidhartha placed 28th with a score of 628.3. Meanwhile, Sriharsha ranked 26th in the SH2 category, scoring 630.2. Despite strong starts, none of the three athletes advanced to the final round, where only the top eight qualify.

Nitesh Kumar secured India's second badminton medal at the Paris Paralympics 2024 after reaching the SL3 men's singles final. The 29-year-old Indian shuttler, who overcame a leg injury from a 2009 accident, defeated Japan’s Daisuke Fujihara 21-16, 21-12 in the semifinals. Nitesh, an IIT Mandi graduate, will face Great Britain's Daniel Bethell in the final. India is also assured of another medal, as Manisha Ramadass and Thulasimathi Murugesan will compete in the SU5 women's singles semifinals, while Sukant Kadam and Suhas Yathiraj battle in the SL4 semifinals.

On Day 4 of the Paris Paralympics 2024, Manisha Ramadass clinched a semi-final spot in the women’s singles SU5 event, ensuring India’s first medal in Para-Badminton. Ramadass defeated Japan's Toyoda Mamiko with a decisive 21-13, 21-16 victory. She will face compatriot Thulasimathi Murugesan in an all-India semi-final clash. Meanwhile, Indian shuttlers Mandeep Kaur and Palak Kohli were eliminated from the competition after losing their respective quarter-final matches earlier in the day. India has already secured five medals, including one gold, one silver, and three bronze.

On September 1, Day 4 of the Paris Paralympics 2024, Indian athletes Avani Lekhara and Preethi Pal are set to compete in key events. Lekhara, who will team up with Sidharth Banu, will aim for medals in the mixed 10m air rifle Prone SH1 event. Meanwhile, Preethi Pal will race in the women’s 200m T35 event. India is also guaranteed a medal in the men’s badminton singles SL4 category, where Sukant Kadam faces Suhas Yathiraj in the semi-finals. Other competitors include Nitesh Kumar in men’s badminton singles SL3 and Ravi Rongali in men’s shot put.

Indian para-badminton player Sivarajan Solaimalai's incredible athleticism during his match against Hong Kong's Man-kai Chu at the 2024 Paralympics captivated fans worldwide. Competing in the SH6 category, Solaimalai's breathtaking dives across the court, which were captured on video, went viral, showcasing his relentless effort. Fans dubbed him the "flying hero" for his commitment to every point. Despite his heroic display, Solaimalai lost the three-game battle with a final score of 13-21, 21-18, 15-21. "It was a fight to the end," he said, determined to finish his campaign strongly in his next match against Great Britain's Krysten Coombs.

India’s Day 4 schedule at the 2024 Paris Paralympics includes medal events across multiple sports. Shooter Rubina Francis won bronze in the women’s 10m Air Pistol, raising India's medal count to 5. On September 1, Indian athletes will compete in Para Badminton from 12:00 PM, Para Shooting at 1:00 PM, and Para Athletics at 1:39 PM, with medal opportunities in Men’s Shotput F40 at 3:12 PM and Men’s High Jump T47 at 10:40 PM. Para Rowing at 2:00 PM and Para Archery from 7:17 PM onwards also feature Indian participation. India aims to increase its medal tally in Paris.

India's position in the Paris 2024 Paralympics medal tally dropped to 22nd as of September 1. India has secured 5 medals, including Avani Lekhara’s gold and Rubina Francis’ bronze in shooting. China continues to dominate with 42 medals, including 20 golds, followed by Great Britain and Brazil. Over 4,400 athletes are competing across 22 sports in 549 medal events. Other top-ranking countries include Australia, the Netherlands, and the USA. The games will conclude on September 8, and India hopes to improve its standing in the upcoming events.

Paralympian Avani Lekhara, paralyzed waist-down after a car accident at age 11, won gold in the women's 10m air rifle SH1 event at the Paris Paralympics. This marks her second consecutive gold after winning in Tokyo. Despite a challenging year, including gallbladder surgery in March, Avani triumphed, breaking her own record with a score of 249.7. Avani also led India to a historic double podium finish, with compatriot Mona winning bronze. The 22-year-old Jaipur shooter is focused on her upcoming events, determined to continue her success.