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Paris Paralympics 2024 Day 6, Highlights: India took their medals tally to 20 – the best ever in a single edition of Paralympics. Before this, their best performance came in Tokyo where India won 19 medals. Early on Wednesday, Sharad Kumar won silver while Mariyappan Thangavelu claimed bronze in Men’s High Jump T63 event. On the other hand, Ajeet Singh and Sundar Singh Gurjar clinched silver and bronze respectively in F46 javelin throw final. Deepthi Jeevanji won the 400m T20 bronze. Earlier, shooter Avani Lekhara, who has already won a gold medal, finished fifth in the women’s 50m rifle 3 positions final. In archery, Pooja Jatyan lost in the quarterfinal clash. India’s flagbearer at the opening ceremony, Bhagyashree Jadhav, missed out on a medal in her women’s shot put F34 Final. (Medals Tally)
Here are the Highlights of Paris 2024 Paralympic Games Day 6:
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02:07 (IST)
Paris Paralympics 2024 Live: A historic day for India
That is all for today. It was another good day for Indian para-athletes as this is the best ever medals tally for them in a single edition. Join us tomorrow for more events and more action.
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01:52 (IST)
Paris Paralympics 2024 Live: Record for Sharad Kumar
Sharad Kumar established the Paralympic record in T42 high jump category with his attempt of 1.88m.
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01:42 (IST)
Paris Paralympics 2024 Live: More celebrations for India
India’s Sharad Kumar and Mariyappan Thangavelu won silver and bronze respectively in men’s high jump T63 category at Paris Paralympics 2024.
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01:39 (IST)
Paris Paralympics 2024 Live: 2 medals in javelin throw
2 medals for India in men’s javelin throw! Ajeet Singh clinches the silver while Sundar Singh Gurjar takes home the bronze medal. Brilliant show from the Indian para-athletes!
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01:36 (IST)
Paris Paralympics 2024 Live: India on verge of history
It looks like India are going to win 4 medals combined in javelin throw and high jump. That will take their medals tally to 20 – the best ever in Paralympics.
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01:22 (IST)
Paris Paralympics 2024 Live: Big developments!
Ajeet Singh takes the silver medal spot with a throw of 65.62 in javelin! India continue to maintain their 2-3 position. In high jump, Mariyappan Thangavelu and Shailesh Kumar are out of contention for gold.
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01:14 (IST)
Paris Paralympics 2024 Live: India in fray for 2 medals
Sundar Singh Gurjar with an attempt of 64.96m but he remains second. India currently in silver and bronze spots in men’s javelin throw.
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01:11 (IST)
Paris Paralympics 2024 Live: India back in top spot
Sharad Kumar has done it! He has equalled the Paralympic record and he is now in the top spot in high jump. What a performance!
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01:06 (IST)
Paris Paralympics 2024 Live: Tough chance
Mariyappan Thangavelu fails in his first attempt for 1.88m in high jump. On the other hand, three Indians continue their quest for gold in javelin throw.
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00:52 (IST)
Paris Paralympics 2024 Live: Big medal hopes for India
Ajeet Singh remains third with 62.33m while Rinku has improved and he takes the fourth spot with an attempt of 60.58m. In High Jump, Mariyappan Thangavelu takes the lead with 1.85m.
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00:43 (IST)
Paris Paralympics 2024 Live: India in fray for 3 High Jump medals
Mariyappan Thangavelu, Shailesh Kumar and Sharad Kumar all clear 1.81m easily as India remain in fray for all three high jump medals.
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00:37 (IST)
Paris Paralympics 2024 Live: India shine in Javelin throw
Sundar Singh Gurjar in the silver medal spot with a throw of 62.92m while Ajeet consolidated his third place with a second attempt of 60.53m.
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00:32 (IST)
Paris Paralympics 2024 Live: Rinku in javelin throw
Rinku completes his first attempt in the men’s javelin final and it is 57.34m.
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00:25 (IST)
Paris Paralympics 2024 Live: Javelin final begins
The men’s javelin final is underway and Ajeet Singh starts with an attempt of 59.80m.
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00:23 (IST)
Paris Paralympics 2024 Live: Sharad Kumar shines
Sharad Kumar takes top spot with a jump of 1.81m.
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00:16 (IST)
Paris Paralympics 2024 Live: All 3 Indians on top
Shailesh Kumar achieves the 1.77m jump as well and all three Indians are on top at the moment.
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00:13 (IST)
Paris Paralympics 2024 Live: Mariyappan Thangavelu
Mariyappan Thangavelu also achieves the 1.77m jump and all Indian athletes look in excellent form.
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00:07 (IST)
Paris Paralympics 2024 Live: Sharad Kumar takes lead
Sharad Kumar clears 1.77m in his first attempt and he has now taken the lead in the high jump final.
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00:03 (IST)
Paris Paralympics 2024 Live: Shailesh Kumar
Good start for Shailesh Kumar in the high jump final. First attempt and he clears 1.72m.
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23:59 (IST)
Paris Paralympics 2024 Live: High jump final
The men’s high jump final begins and India have a chance to win all the three medals. Mariyappan Thangavelu, Shailesh Kumar and Sharad Kumar are in action and this is going to be interesting.
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23:33 (IST)
Paris Paralympics 2024 Live: 6 medal hopes
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.
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22:51 (IST)
Paris Paralympics 2024 Live: Huge feat for Deepthi Jeevanji
India’s world champion Deepthi Jeevanji won a bronze medal in the women’s 400m T20 category race, clocking 55.82 seconds. Deepthi, who turns 21 later this month, finished behind Yuliia Shuliar (55.16 seconds) of Ukraine and world record holder Aysel Onder (55.23) of Turkey. T20 category is meant for athletes with intellectual impairment.
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22:43 (IST)
Paris Paralympics 2024 Live: Bronze for India
Bronze medal for Deepthi Jeevanji! She performed quite well but could not clinch the gold. World record holder Aysel Onder clinched the silver medal.
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22:35 (IST)
Paris Paralympics 2024 Live: Deepthi Jeevanji in action
Next up for India is Deepthi Jeevanji who will be aiming to win the goal in Women’s 400m T20 final. Aysel Onder broke her world record yesterday and today will surely see a massive fight for the top prize.
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21:35 (IST)
Paris Paralympics 2024 Live: Pooja eliminated
Pooja crashes out of the archery quarterfinal after losing to China’s Chunyan Wu. She had a 4-0 lead but she just could not maintain the same standard and this will surely be heartbreaking.
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21:27 (IST)
Paris Paralympics 2024 Live: What a turnaround!
Pooja loses second set in a row and this match is going to the decider. What a comeback by China’s Chunyan Wu.
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21:25 (IST)
Paris Paralympics 2024 Live: So close!
Pooja was a perfect shot away from booking a semifinal berth but China’s Chunyan Wu wins the third round and it 4-2 in favour of Pooja right now.
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21:21 (IST)
Paris Paralympics 2024 Live: Big lead for Pooja
Pooja with a 10 in her final shot to take a 4-0 lead! This is excellent from the Indian archer and a semifinal spot is just round the corner.
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21:18 (IST)
Paris Paralympics 2024 Live: Archery quarterfinal
Pooja is in action during the women’s individual recurve archery quarterfinal and she has taken a lead in the first series against China’s Chunyan Wu.
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20:49 (IST)
Paris Paralympics 2024 Live: Pooja in action next
Pooja Jatyan will be in action next. She dominated her archery pre-quarter and will be up against China’s Chunyan Wu in the last 8 stage, who has won bronze and silver in Tokyo and Rio Paralympics respectively.
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20:31 (IST)
Paris Paralympics 2024 Live: Recap of Avani’s event
Avani Lekhara missed out on a second medal at the ongoing Paralympic Games and finished fifth after putting up a strong fight in the final of the women’s 50m rifle 3 positions SH1 competition. The 22-year-old Avani, paralysed waist-down owing to a car accident she suffered as an 11-year-old, shot a total of 420.6 across the three stages of kneeling, prone and standing in a world-class eight-woman field. She led the final briefly but slipped to sixth place at the end of the prone stage, which is not her strong area as it causes her problems owing to positioning.
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20:19 (IST)
Paris Paralympics 2024 Live: Avani finishes 5th
That is the end of the road for Avani Lakhara as she finishes fifth in the women’s 50m rifle 3 positions final with 420.6 points.
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20:14 (IST)
Paris Paralympics 2024 Live: Elimination begins
Two shooters are eliminated while Avani Lekhara is currently fifth with 400.7 points after second round of the standing position.
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20:10 (IST)
Paris Paralympics 2024 Live: No good news for Avani
Avani continues to languish in the sixth spot as she scores 48.8 in the first series of the standing position.
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20:03 (IST)
Paris Paralympics 2024 Live: Standing position
Final round of the final and Avani Lekhara will have to come up with something special to climb up in the standings.
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19:56 (IST)
Paris Paralympics 2024 Live: Avani in a spot of bother
End of the prone position. 301.5 at the end of the three series and Avani Lekhara is in the sixth spot. Not a great position for the Indian para-athlete. The dream of a medal is fading away quite fast.
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19:54 (IST)
Paris Paralympics 2024 Live: Disappointing series
Avani in a spot of bother as she fell to the sixth position after the second series of prone position. Just 49.9 points in that series and it is not looking good for her at all!
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19:49 (IST)
Paris Paralympics 2024 Live: Avani in bronze medal spot
50.6 for Avani in the first series of the prone position and her total points go out up to 201.5. However, she will not be very happy as he is down to the third spot.
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19:42 (IST)
Paris Paralympics 2024 Live: End of kneeling round
Avani has 150.9 points at the end of the kneeling round and she is currently second. Not much between her and the Chinese shooter in the gold medal spot. Time for the prone position!
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19:37 (IST)
Paris Paralympics 2024 Live: Avani falls in the standings
100 points after two series and Avani will not be happy. Just 48.9 in the second series and she finds herself in the fifth position as of now.
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