The 2024 Paris Paralympics has officially commenced, marking the beginning of an exhilarating competition for para-athletes around the world. Day 1 of this prestigious event sees India making its mark, as Sheetal Devi embarks on her journey, representing a significant milestone as the nation’s first armless archer and the youngest participant. Meanwhile, Aruna Tanwar enters the fray in para taekwondo, striving for medal recognition alongside Jyoti Gaderiya, who seeks to secure a place in the medal rounds of the para cycling C1-3 3000m individual pursuit.

ESPN India is dedicated to providing comprehensive live updates, which will include scores, results, and detailed commentary on the day’s events, with a keen focus on the performances of Indian athletes. This follows a successful outing by their counterparts earlier this month, where India celebrated a total of six medals, an impressive feat that has set a high standard as the nation aims for a remarkable medal tally in Paris.

India’s contingent at the 2024 Paralympics comprises its largest team to date, featuring 84 para-athletes who are determined to surpass their previous achievement of 19 medals at the Tokyo Paralympics. The target has been bolded: 25 medals is the objective, and the spirit within the Indian camp is palpable as expectations soar amid ongoing competitions.

Today is a pivotal point as several renowned athletes, including badminton stalwarts such as Manasi Joshi, a former world champion, and Manoj Sarkar, who earned bronze at the 2021 Olympics, will also initiate their campaigns. The fervor surrounding these competitions will surely captivate viewers and supporters alike.

As the day unfolds, enthusiasts and supporters are invited to follow the live blog for continual updates and developments from the Games. The anticipation builds as India strives to excel and achieve greatness on this international platform.

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