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Harvinder's Historic Golden Touch, Sachin's Silver Take India's Medal Haul To 22 At Paralympics

Harvinder Singh scripted history by becoming the first Indian archer to clinch a gold at the Paralympics after world champion shot-putter Sachin Sarjerao Khilari's record-shattering silver-winning effort as the country's athletes continued to surpass expectations in its best ever performance at the Games. The 33-year-old Harvinder, who became the first Indian to win an archery medal at the Games with a bronze three years ago in Tokyo, bettered the colour of his medal in a superlative performance of five consecutive wins.

India's Schedule At Paralympics 2024, September 4: Bhavina Patel In Action, Medal Hopes In Athletics Too

India's Schedule At Paralympics 2024, September 4: India has a great chance to reach their best-ever medal tally at Paralympics on Wednesday. Tokyo Paralympics silver medallist Bhavina Patel will be in action in table tennis. In men's shot put, Mohd Yasser, Rohit Kumar and Sachin Sarjerao Khilari in action. In Powerlifting, all eyes will be on Parmjeet Kumar (men's 49kg) and Sakina Khatun (women's 45kg). In archery Men's recurve (pre-quarterfinal), Harvinder Singh will face Tseng Lung-hui (Taiwan).

Paris Paralympics: Indian Recurve Archer Pooja Jatyan Enters Quarterfinals

World Para Championship silver medallist Pooja Jatyan beat Yagmur Sengul of Turkey in straight sets to storm into the quarterfinals of recurve women's open archery competition at the Paris Paralympics on Tuesday. The 27-year-old, who got a bye into the pre-quarters after finishing inside top-9 in the ranking round, won 6-0 and will face Tokyo Paralympics bronze medallist Wu Chunyan of China in the quarters later in the day. The second-seeded Chunyan defeated Oyun-Erdene Buyanjargal of Mongolia in her pre-quarterfinal match.

India's Schedule At Paris Paralympics 2024, September 3: Chance For Avani Lekhara, Others To Take Tally Past 20

India's Schedule At Paris Paralympics 2024, September 3: After a stupendous day at the Paris Paralympics 2024, the Indian contingent will hope for more medals on Tuesday. Star shooter, who ahs already won a gold medal, will be in action again women's 50m rifle 3 position. In athletics, Mariyappan Thangavelu, Shailesh Kumar, Sharad Kumar will be in action in men's high jump. Ajeet Singh, Rinku, Sundar Singh Gurjar will eye medals in F46 javelin throw Final. (Paris Paralympics Medal Tally)

Watch: Raw Emotions As Sheetal Devi Clinches Her First Paralympics Medal

The Indian duo of Sheetal Devi and Rakesh Kumar staged a remarkable comeback after the heartbreak in the semifinals to claim the bronze medal with a 156-155 win over Italy's Eleonora Sarti and Matteo Bonacina in mixed team compound archery competition at Paralympics on Monday. It is only the second time that India has won a medal in Paralympics in archery. Harvinder Singh bagged an individual bronze at the Tokyo edition of the Games three years ago. Sheetal also became the first Indian woman to win an archery medal at the quadrennial showpiece as coach Kuldeep Vedhwan rejoiced at the stands.

Indian Duo Of Sheetal Devi And Rakesh Kumar Wins Bronze At Paris Paralympics 2024

The Indian duo of Sheetal Devi and Rakesh Kumar staged a remarkable comeback after the heartbreak in the semifinals to claim the bronze medal with a close 156-155 win over Italy's Eleonora Sarti and Matteo Bonacina in the mixed team compound archery competition at the Paralympics on Monday.

India's Schedule At Paris Paralympics 2024, September 2: Para Badminton Stars Eye Multiple Gold Medals

India had a good outing on Sunday as Nishad Kumar and Preethi Pal bagged medals for the country. While Nishad clinched a silver in the Men's High Jump T47 final at Paris Paralympics 2024, Preethi won a bronze in the bronze medal in Women's 200m T35 event. Preethi became the first-ever Indian sprinter to win two medals at Paralympics. She had earlier bagged a bronze in Women's 100m T35 class. India will be winning more medals on the following day, that is Monday, as badminton stars Suhas Yathiraj, Nitesh Kumar and Thulasimathi Murugesan will be competing in their respective gold medal matches.

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.

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Harvinder's Historic Golden Touch, Sachin's Silver Take India's Medal Haul To 22 At Paralympics

India's Schedule At Paralympics 2024, September 4: Bhavina Patel In Action, Medal Hopes In Athletics Too

Paris Paralympics: Indian Recurve Archer Pooja Jatyan Enters Quarterfinals

India's Schedule At Paris Paralympics 2024, September 3: Chance For Avani Lekhara, Others To Take Tally Past 20

Watch: Raw Emotions As Sheetal Devi Clinches Her First Paralympics Medal

Indian Duo Of Sheetal Devi And Rakesh Kumar Wins Bronze At Paris Paralympics 2024

India's Schedule At Paris Paralympics 2024, September 2: Para Badminton Stars Eye Multiple Gold Medals

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