India Eyes Six More Medals Today in Athletics and Powerlifting as the Nation Chases the 30-Medal Mark

India’s pursuit of the 30-medal mark continues strongly. On Friday, the focus will be on athletics, with several medals at stake. Dipesh Kumar (Men’s Javelin Throw F54 Final), Praveen Kumar (Men’s High Jump T64 Final), Bhavanaben Ajabaji Chaudhary (Women’s Javelin Throw F46 Final), and Soman Rana and Hokato Hotozhe Sema (Men’s Shot Put F57 Final) will be competing for medals. In para-powerlifting, Kasthuri Rajamani will compete in the Women’s 67kg Final.

India has a strong opportunity to secure a place among the top 12 teams in the medal standings at the Paris Paralympics 2024. To achieve this goal, India will need to secure a significant number of medals in the final three days of competition.

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So far, India has already achieved an impressive performance with a total of 25 medals, which marks their best-ever medal tally in Paralympic history. This outstanding achievement reflects the country’s growing prowess and competitive spirit on the international stage. To further solidify their position and move up the rankings, Indian athletes will need to continue their strong performance and aim for additional medals in the remaining events. The final days of the Paralympics are crucial for India to reach their target and enhance their standing among the world’s top competitors.

PARA-CANOEING

1:30 PM: Yash Kumar — Men’s Kayak Single 200m KL1 Heats

1:39 PM: Prachi Yadav — Women’s Va’a Single 200m VL2 Heats

1:50 PM: Pooja Ojha — Women’s Kayak Single 200m KL1 Heats

PARA-ATHLETICS 

1:38 PM: Simran Sharma — Women’s 200m T12 Round 1

2:07 PM: Dipesh Kumar — Men’s Javelin Throw F54 Final

2:47 PM: Dilip Gavit — Men’s 400m T47 Round 1

3:18 PM: Praveen Kumar — Men’s High Jump T64 Final

10:30 PM Bhavanaben Ajabaji Chaudhary — Women’s Javelin Throw F46 Final

10:34 PM: Soman Rana, Hokato Hotozhe Sema — Men’s Shot Put F57 Final

11:10 PM: Simran Sharma Women’s 200m T12 Semifinal (If qualified)

PARA-POWERLIFTING

8:30 PM: Kasthuri Rajamani — Women’s 67kg Final

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