Paris Paralympics 2024: Day 6 Schedule and Updates

Paris Paralympics 2024: Day 6 Schedule - After a stellar performance on Day 4, the Indian team is looking forward to an exciting Day 6 at the Paris Paralympics 2024. Indian athletes will compete in shooting, archery, and athletics events, with high hopes of adding to the medal tally.

Schedule for September 3

Shooting

• Women's 50m Rifle 3 Positions SH1 (Qualification): Mona Agarwal and Avani Lekhara will compete at 1:00 PM.
• Women's 50m Rifle 3 Positions SH1 (Final): If qualified, Mona Agarwal and Avani Lekhara will shoot for medals at 7:30 PM.

Athletics

• Women's Shot Put F34 (Medal Round): Bhagyashree Jadhav will compete at 2:28 PM.
• Women's 400m T20 Final: Deepthi Jeevanji will race at 10:38 PM.
• Men's High Jump T63 (Medal Round): Sharad Kumar, Mariyappan Thangavelu, and Shailesh Kumar will compete at 11:50 PM.
• Men's Javelin Throw F46 (Medal Round): Ajeet Singh Yadav, Rinku, and Sundar Singh Gurjar will compete at 12:13 AM (Wednesday).

Archery

• Women's Recurve: Pooja will face an opponent yet to be announced at 3:20 PM.

Medals Won by India So Far

• Badminton: Nithya Sre Sivan secured a bronze in the SH6 category, bringing India's total to eight medals on the fifth day, including five in badminton.
• Archery: Rakesh Kumar and Sheetal Devi won bronze in the Mixed Team Compound event, defeating Italy’s Eleonora Sarti and Matteo Bonnacina 156-155.
• Javelin Throw: Sumit Antil claimed gold with a record-breaking throw in the men’s javelin throw F64 final, setting two new Paralympic records. This victory marks India's third gold medal at the games.

Also read:Yogesh Kathuniya Clinches Second Paralympic Silver With a packed schedule and high stakes on Day 6, the Indian contingent is poised for another impactful day at the Paris Paralympics 2024. Fans and supporters will be eagerly watching as athletes from various disciplines aim to make their mark and add to India's growing medal count.