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Suhas Yathiraj, Nitesh Kumar Keep India On Track For Badminton Gold In Paralympics

Suhas Yathiraj and Nitesh Kumar on Sunday inched closer to their maiden gold medal after progressing to the men's singles final in their respective categories at the Paris Paralympics. While Suhas, a silver medallist from Tokyo Games, is set to become the first Indian shuttler to secure back-to-back medals at the Paralympics after outplaying compatriot Sukant Kadam 21-17, 21-12 in SL4, Nitesh guaranteed a medal for himself in SL3 with a 21-16 21-12 victory over Japan's Daisuke Fujihara in another semifinal.

Nigeria's Bolaji wins first badminton medal for Africa

PARIS : Mariam Eniola Bolaji of Nigeria became the first African athlete to win a badminton medal at a Games - Olympics or Paralympics -when she clinched bronze in the women's singles SL3 at the Paris Paralympics on Monday.

Paralympics: Nigeria’s badminton sensation, Bolaji, loses semi-final match

Nigerian Para badminton sensation, Eniola Bolaji, on Sunday, lost her semi-final match in the Women Singles SL3 category to Xiaoc Zuxian of China, at the ongoing Paralympic Games in France.

Anand Mahindra Reminds Sheetal Devi Of "Promise" He Made As Archer Takes Internet By Storm

One of the most inspiring sportspersons India has, Sheetal Devi, has made heads turn with her exemplary skill and performance in the Paris Paralympics 2024. Though she couldn't get a medal in the individual event, her sheer accuracy despite the challenges, has made her a winner in the eyes of many. One of the many who have been thoroughly impressed by Sheetal is businessman Anand Mahindra. After coming across Sheetal's inspiring performance in the Paris Games, Mahindra said that he is looking forward to fulfilling a promise he had made to her.

Singapore's Jeralyn Tan clinches historic boccia silver medal at Paris Paralympics

SINGAPORE: Jeralyn Tan clinched a historic silver for Singapore at the Paris Paralympics on Monday (Sep 2), the country's very first medal in the sport.

Paris 2024 Paralympics, September 2 Day 5, Live Updates: Shooters Begin Possible 'Golden Monday' For India

Paris Paralympics 2024 Day 5, Live Updates: Day 5 of the ongoing Paris Paralympics 2024 will be a crucial one for the Indian contingent as they will aim to add more medals to the tally. Badminton stars Suhas Yathiraj, Nitesh Kumar and Thulasimathi Murugesan will be competing in their respective gold medal matches. Shooters Nihal Singh and Amir Ahmad Bhat will be in action in P3 - mixed 25m pistol SH1 qualification precision. Star archer Sheetal Devi and Rakesh Kumar will be taking part in the mixed team compound open quarterfinals. Later in the day, Sumit Antil will be is action in the men's javelin throw event. (Medals Tally)

Ravi Rongali Finishes 5th In F40 Shot Put Final, Rakshita Raju Bows Out In 1500m T11 Heats

India's Ravi Rongali finished a creditable fifth in the men's F40 shot put final while Rakshita Raju bowed out in the opening round heats of women's 1500m T11 race on the third day of athletics competitions at the Paris Paralympics on Sunday. Rongali, who had won a silver in the Asian Para Games last year in China, produced a personal best of 10.63m but that was only enough for a fifth-place finish in a top-class field.

Timeline: How Singapore swimmer Yip Pin Xiu blazed a trail to successive Paralympic glory

SINGAPORE: Already one of Singapore’s most legendary athletes, swimmer Yip Pin Xiu added another feather in her cap with a gold medal in the women’s 50m backstroke S2 event on Sunday (Sep 1).

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Paris Paralympics Sport News

Suhas Yathiraj, Nitesh Kumar Keep India On Track For Badminton Gold In Paralympics

Nigeria's Bolaji wins first badminton medal for Africa

Paralympics: Nigeria’s badminton sensation, Bolaji, loses semi-final match

Anand Mahindra Reminds Sheetal Devi Of "Promise" He Made As Archer Takes Internet By Storm

Singapore's Jeralyn Tan clinches historic boccia silver medal at Paris Paralympics

Paris 2024 Paralympics, September 2 Day 5, Live Updates: Shooters Begin Possible 'Golden Monday' For India

Ravi Rongali Finishes 5th In F40 Shot Put Final, Rakshita Raju Bows Out In 1500m T11 Heats

Timeline: How Singapore swimmer Yip Pin Xiu blazed a trail to successive Paralympic glory