Sep 3, 2024

Paris Paralympics: Sumit, Nitesh clinch gold as India celebrate medal rush on Day 5

TOI Sports Desk

Yogesh Kathuniya

Yogesh Kathuniya won the Silver medal in the Men's Discus Throw - F56 Final, adding to India's medal tally in Para Athletics.

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Nitesh Kumar

Nitesh Kumar secured a Gold medal in the Men's Singles SL3 category in Para Badminton, delivering a standout performance.

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Thulasimathi Murugesan

Thulasimathi Murugesan earned a Silver medal in the Women's Singles SU5 final, showcasing her resilience in a tough match.

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Manisha Ramadass

Manisha Ramadass claimed a Bronze medal in the Women's Singles SU5 category after a dominant performance in the 3rd-place playoff.

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​Rakesh Kumar and Sheetal Devi

Rakesh Kumar and Sheetal Devi clinched the Bronze medal in the Mixed Team Compound Open event in Para Archery, winning by a narrow margin.

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Suhas Yathiraj

Suhas Yathiraj bagged a Silver medal in the Men's Singles SL4 final in Para Badminton, marking his second consecutive Paralympic silver.

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Sumit Antil

Sumit Antil defended his Paralympic title by winning Gold in the Men's Javelin Throw - F64, setting a new Paralympic Record with a throw of 70.59m.

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Nithya Sre Sumathy Sivan

India's Nithya Sre Sumathy Sivan clinched the bronze medal with a commanding 2-0 (21-14, 21-6) victory over Indonesia's Rina Marlina in the Women's Singles SH6 third-place play-off match.

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