Paris 2024 Paralympics Live Updates: Athletes Shine and Face Challenges on Day 3
The Paris 2024 Paralympics is currently underway, with live updates on Day 3, August 31. Notably, Indian athlete Parveen Kumar is set to compete in the Men’s Javelin Throw F57 final. On this day, India celebrated a significant podium finish with shooter Rubina Francis securing a bronze medal in the Women’s 10m Air Pistol SH1 event. This follows a fruitful Day 2, where the Indian contingent amassed four medals.
As the competition continues, both Suhas Yathiraj and Sukant Kadam have qualified for the men’s singles SL4 event, guaranteeing at least one additional medal for India. Unfortunately, the day was marred by disappointment for the Indian archery team, as noteworthy competitors Sheetal Devi and Sarita Kumari exited the tournament in their respective rounds, facing elimination in the Round of 16 and quarter-finals.
**Medals Tally**
In specific updates from the day:
– **00:36 (IST)**: The Men’s Javelin Throw F57 Final is experiencing delays due to simultaneous events in athletics. So far, seven of the eleven athletes have completed their six attempts, with Uzbekistan’s Yorkinbek Odilov leading with a throw of 50.32 meters, while Parveen Kumar is yet to begin his throws.
– **22:18 (IST)**: Sarita Kumari’s journey in the Women’s Individual Compound Open event concluded with a loss to Turkey’s Oznur Cure, who claimed victory with a score of 145 to Sarita’s 140.
– **21:40 (IST)**: Sheetal Devi faced an unexpected early exit, falling to Chile’s Mariana Zuniga by a narrow margin of 138-137. The focus will now shift to Sarita’s match against Oznur Cure in the quarter-finals.
– **20:32 (IST)**: Upcoming matches include key events in archery and para-badminton, promising further engagement during the day’s proceedings, culminating with the Men’s Javelin Throw F57 final scheduled for later.
– **18:41 (IST)**: Rubina Francis’ triumph in the Women’s 10m Air Pistol SH1 final marked a moment of pride for India, scoring a total of 211.1 points, notably placing second before ultimately securing bronze. Iran’s Sareh Javanmardi earned gold, while Turkey’s Aysel Ozgan took silver.
– **18:19 (IST)**: Rubina’s determination in qualifying seventh for the final demonstrates her resilience, as she rallied to secure a podium finish after initially trailing behind leading competitors.
– **16:59 (IST)**: Expert anticipation surrounds Rubina’s participation in the final, reflecting her previous success at the World Shooting Para Sports Championships.
– **16:48 (IST)**: Manisha Ramadass is currently trailing in her para-badminton match against Yang from China, needing to win the second game to progress in the competition.
– **15:56 (IST)**: Sukant Kadam’s successful advancement to the semi-finals of the men’s singles SL4 event, following a definitive victory, underscores India’s strong presence in para-badminton.
– **15:10 (IST)**: Anita and Narayana Konganapalle faced elimination in the rowing events, finishing third in their respective heat, which concludes their quest for a medal.
As the day progresses, the stakes remain high for the Indian athletes, with further events to unfold in this illustrious sports festival.
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