Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 05:33pm on 05 Sep 2024,Thursday Sports
India achieved its best-ever Paralympics haul at Paris 2024, winning 25 medals—5 golds, 9 silvers, and 11 bronzes. Harvinder Singh secured India's first-ever para archery gold, while Dharambir set an Asian record of 34.92m in men's club throw F51. Sumit Antil broke the Paralympic record in men's javelin throw F64, and Nitesh Kumar clinched gold in para badminton. In shooting, Avani Lekhara added gold, while Mona Agarwal took bronze in women's 10m air rifle standing SH1. China continues to dominate with 146 medals, including 64 golds. India ranks 14th on the medal table as of September 5.
Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 05:10pm on 05 Sep 2024,Thursday Sports
Indian para-archer Sheetal Devi, who recently won a bronze medal in the mixed team event at the Paris 2024 Paralympics, continues to inspire many, including a 13-year-old girl born without arms and legs. Hailing from a small village, Sheetal overcame her disability, becoming an international sensation by shooting with her legs. After gaining attention on Instagram, she received a heartfelt message from the young girl. Inspired by Sheetal, the girl started archery in the same club. Sheetal’s story is a powerful reminder that with determination and support, people with disabilities can achieve greatness.
Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 03:45pm on 05 Sep 2024,Thursday Sports
Indian judoka Kapil Parmar made history by winning India's first-ever Paralympic medal in judo at the Paris 2024 Paralympics. He earned bronze in the men's -60kg J1 category, defeating Brazil's Elielton de Oliveira in 33 seconds with an Ippon. Kapil's win brings India's total medal count to 25, including five golds. The 24-year-old, who hails from Madhya Pradesh, overcame adversity after surviving an electric shock as a child. Despite a semifinal loss to Iran's Banitaba Khorram Abadi, Kapil’s achievement has inspired the nation.
Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 09:54am on 05 Sep 2024,Thursday Sports
Deepthi Jeevanji, a para-athlete from Andhra Pradesh, has proven her doubters wrong by winning bronze at the Paris Paralympics 2024. Once ridiculed by her villagers, who called her "monkey" and "mental", Deepthi has risen above the taunts to achieve glory. Her journey is a testament to her determination and willpower. Despite facing adversity, Deepthi won India's 16th medal, finishing the women's 400m T20 final in 55.82 seconds. She had earlier made history by winning India's first gold medal at the World Athletics Para Championship in Kobe, Japan.
Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 04:29am on 05 Sep 2024,Thursday Sports
Jannik Sinner advanced to the US Open semi-finals by defeating former champion Daniil Medvedev 6-2, 1-6, 6-1, 6-4. The match was played at Arthur Ashe Stadium on September 5. Sinner won the first set 6-2, but Medvedev took the second set 6-1. Sinner then won the next two sets 6-1 and 6-4 to secure his spot in the semi-finals. This is Sinner's first US Open semi-final appearance. He will face his next opponent in the semi-finals, looking to continue his run in the tournament.
Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 04:04am on 05 Sep 2024,Thursday Sports
Harvinder Singh made history by winning India's first-ever gold medal in para archery at the Paris Paralympics. He defeated Poland's Lukasz Ciszek 6-0 in the men's individual recurve open final. Harvinder won with scores of 28-24, 28-27, and 29-25. This is his second Paralympic medal, after winning bronze in the same category three years ago. Harvinder's gold medal marks a milestone for Indian para archery, making him the first Indian archer to win gold at the Paralympics.
Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 07:24pm on 04 Sep 2024,Wednesday Sports
Indian archer Harvinder Singh achieved a historic victory in the men’s individual recurve open at the Paris Paralympics 2024, bringing India's total medal tally to 25. Singh clinched gold by defeating Poland’s Lukasz Ciszek in the final. His exceptional performance, including victories over Lung-Hui Tseng, Setiwan, Hector Julio Ramirez, and Aarb Ameri Mohammad Reza, contributed significantly to India's record-breaking haul. Singh’s triumph underscores his skill and the success of the Indian archery contingent on the global stage.
Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 06:00pm on 04 Sep 2024,Wednesday Sports
Harvinder Singh made history at the Paris Paralympics on Wednesday by becoming the first Indian archer to win a gold medal. He achieved this milestone by defeating Poland's Lukasz Ciszek in the final of the men’s individual recurve open event. This victory marks a significant achievement for India at the Paralympic Games. Earlier in the day, world champion Sachin Sarjerao Khilari added to India's medal tally by winning silver in the Men's Shot Put F46 event. India's athletes continue to shine, with more events still underway at the Paralympics.
Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 11:53am on 04 Sep 2024,Wednesday Sports
India has achieved a historic milestone at the Paris Paralympics 2024, winning 21 medals, surpassing the previous tally of 19 medals from Tokyo 2020. The para-athletics contingent secured five medals on Day 6, with Deepthi Jeevanji earning bronze in the women's 400m T20 event, Mariyappan Thangavelu winning bronze in men's high jump T63, and Sharad Kumar claiming silver in the same event. Sundar Singh Gurjar added another bronze in men's javelin throw F46. India's achievements reflect their best-ever performance, with events still to come, cementing this Paralympics as the most successful in the nation's history.
Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 10:17am on 04 Sep 2024,Wednesday Sports
Sachin Khilari secured a silver medal in the men's shot put F46 final at the Paris Paralympics 2024 with a throw of 16.32 meters on Wednesday. He finished just behind Canada’s Greg Stewart, who recorded a season-best throw of 16.38 meters. Khilari’s achievement brings India’s medal tally to 21, surpassing its previous record of 19 at the Tokyo Paralympics. India now ranks 19th on the medal table, with a total of three gold, eight silver, and ten bronze medals. This marks another significant milestone for India at the Paralympic Games.