India shines on Day 4 of Paris Paralympics 2024 with Nishad Kumar winning silver in High Jump and multiple medals assured in badminton. Catch all the highlights and updates from the Games.

Day 4 of the Paris Paralympics 2024 panned out to be quite a significant one for Team India, with its athletes leaving their mark in one event after another. Nishad Kumar managed to fetch a silver medal in the Men’s High Jump T47, adding to India’s increasing tally. In addition, badminton brought much thrill, with more than one Indian shuttler assuring at least three medals for the nation. Stay tuned for all the latest updates and highlights of the Paris Paralympics 2024.

Paris Paralympics 2024 Day 4 Updates: Medal Surge for India

Nishad Kumar Flies to Silver in High Jump T47

This was a nail-biting competition as Nishad Kumar won silver in the Men’s High Jump T47. Earlier, he had won a silver in the Tokyo Paralympics, thanks to a season-best effort of 2.04 meters. The gold was claimed by Roderick Townsend of the USA, who came into the competition not only to defend his title but also in an attempt to better his current world record of 2.16 meters. The other competitor in the event was Ram Pal of India, who finished off the podium.

Paris Paralympics Badminton Updates: Three Medals Assured for India

Thulasimathi Murugesan Advances to Finals

In the Women’s Singles SU5 category, Thulasimathi Murugesan secured at least a silver for India after a thrilling semi-final win over compatriot Manisha Ramadass. With that, the victory of Thulasimathi ensured that at least one silver came back to India in this category, while Manisha will contest for the bronze.

Suhas Yathiraj and Nitesh Kumar Enter Finals

In the finals of the Men’s Singles badminton, a silver had been confirmed for both Suhas Yathiraj and Nitesh Kumar. While Suhas confirmed his silver medal by beating countrymate Sukant Kadam, who will now be playing for the bronze, Nitesh had earlier confirmed India’s silver by winning his semi-final match.

Paris Paralympics Archery Updates: Close Calls for India

Rakesh Kumar Narrowly Misses Bronze in Archery

Rakesh Kumar of India also fought well but missed out on the bronze by a single point as he ended 146-147 against China’s He Zihao in an engrossing Men’s Individual Compound Open final match. The previous round of eight saw Kumar advance to the last four by emerging victorious in the shoot-off of the quarterfinals in a thrilling finish.

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History Created by Preethi Pal in Athletics

Preethi Pal finished her iconic run with a bronze medal in the final of Women’s 200m T35 in 30.01 seconds to seal a podium finish and became the first Indian sprinter to win two Paralympic medals.

Events to Watch Out For

With shooting, cycling, rowing, and many more events set as the Paris Paralympics 2024 progresses further, one can expect more strides by Team India.

Day 4 of the Paris Paralympics 2024 has been quite an eventful day, proving the mettle and determination of the Indian Paralympians. With different medals already assured and many in sight, Team India isn’t leaving any chance to make the country proud on the international podium. Keep watching for further updates and highlights as the Games continue.