Paris Paralympics 2024, September 4 Live Updates: Harvinder Singh Becomes First Indian Archer To Claim Para Games Gold | Olympics News

Paris Paralympics Live, Athletics: Simran in semi-final!

Sprinter Simran has made it to the semi-final of the women’s 100m T12 event. She finished at the top spot in the Round 1 – Heat 1with a timing of 12.17, her season best.

Paris Paralympics Live, Archery: Harvinder WINS GOLD!!!

Harvinder Singh has won a gold medal at the men’s individual recurve open event. He has defeated Lukasz Ciszek of Poland in straight sets to achieve the glory. Harvinder has thus become the first-ever Indian archer to win a Paralympic gold.

Paris Paralympics Live, Archery: Harvinder closing in on the gold!

Harvinder Singh is only one step away from becoming the first-ever Indian archer to claim a Paralympic gold. He has taken the second set 28-27. The Indian needs to take only one more set of the rest three to claim the glory.

Paris Paralympics Live, Archery: Harvinder takes first set!

This is a superb start for Harvinder Singh! He has taken the first set by a margin of 28-24.

Paris Paralympics Live: Harvinder in action!

Harvinder Singh’s archery men’s individual recurve open final against Lukasz Ciszek of Poland has kicked off. Notably, Harvinder has become the first-ever Indian athlete to enter archery final at Paralympics.

Paris Paralympics Live: Men’s club throw starts!

The men’s club throw F51 final has kicked off. India’s three athletes – Dharambir, Pranav Soorma and Amit Kumar are competing in the event.

Paris Paralympics Live, Archery: Harvinder enters the final!

Harvinder Singh has made it to the final of archery men’s individual recurve open with a 7-3 win over Iran’s Mohammad Reza Arab Ameri. With this victory, Harvinder is assured of at least a silver medal.

Paris Paralympics Live, Archery: Sensational from Harvinder!

Harvinder Singh is on fire! He has taken another set and he is now in the lead. Overall, Harvinder is 5-3 ahead of Iran’s Mohammad Reza Arab Ameri.

Paris Paralympics Live, Archery: Brilliant from Harvinder!

Harvinder Singh has taken the third set with a 27-25 margin. He has now levelled in terms of overall points with Iran’s Mohammad Reza Arab Ameri.

Paris Paralympics Live, Archery: Harvinder gets a point!

The second set has been a tie at the score of 27. Harvinder Singh hit three 9s, while his opponent got 8, 10, 9 to finish at an equal score. Overall, the Iranian is currently leading with a score of 3-1.

Paris Paralympics Live, Archery: Harvinder trails!

Harvinder Singh has lost the first set with a narrow margin of 25-26 in the ongoing semi-final of men’s individual recurve open.

Paris Paralympics Live, Archery: Harvinder’s SF match stats!

Archer Harvinder Singh’s semi-final match against Iran’s Mohammad Reza Arab Ameri has kicked off. The winner of the match will advance to the final with a silver medal assured while the loser will play the bronze medal match. Here we go!

Paris Paralympics Live, Archery: Harvinder to be in action!

Harvinder Singh will be soon be competing in the semi-finals of the men’s individual recurve open event at Paris Paralympics 2024. He will face Mohammad Reza Arab Ameri of Iran in the semi-final.

Paris Paralympics Live, Powerlifting: Sakina finishes 7th!

Powerlifted Sakina Khatun finishes 7th with her best attempt of 85kg in Women’s up to 45kg Final. In the same event, China’s Lingling Guo set a new record of 123kg to claim gold.

Paris Paralympics Live, Archery: Harvinder eases into semis!

Archer Harvinder Singh enters men’s individual recurve semi-final after beating Colombia’s Hector Julio Ramirez 6-2 in the last 8 tie. He is now one win away from assuring a medal for India. He will now face Iran’s Mohammad Reza for a place in the final.

Paris Paralympics Live, Archery: A point each for both!

Set points shared by Harvinder and Ramirez in the third with a scoreline of 27-27. Harvinder leads 4-2 with two sets to go. He can seal this by winning the next set

Paris Paralympics Live, Archery: Harvinder takes 2nd set!

Harvinder takes the second set with a scoreline of 28-24 against Julio Ramirez of Colombia. He now leads 3-1 in this quarterfinal.

Paris Paralympics Live, Archery: Spoils shared in first set!

Harvinder and Ramirez claim a point each after hitting 25 each in the first set. All to play for in this quarterfinal tie.

Paris Paralympics Live, Archery: Harvinder in action up next!

All eyes on Harvinder Singh! He will be up against Hector Julio Ramirez in the quarterfinal of the men’s individual recurve open at 9:17 PM.

Paris Paralympics Live, Powerlifting: Sakina fumbles!

Sakina Khatun fails to lift 90kg in her second attempt. She is currently sixth in the table and will have to do a lot more in order to have any hopes of making the podium. 

Paris Paralympics Live, Powerlifting: Clean 1st attempt from Sakina!

Sakina lifts 86kg successfully in her first attempt. A huge smile on her face as she greets the crowd. 

Paris Paralympics Live, Powerlifting: Sakina’s final starts!

The Women’s up to 45kg final starts where India’s Sakina Khatun will be bidding for a medal. She will be attempting 86kg in her first try.

Paris Paralympics Live, Powerlifting: Sakina Khatun in action!

Powerlifter Sakina Khatunr will bid for a medal in Women’s up to 45kg Final. Sakina won two medals at the World Cup earlier this year in Pattaya. 

Paris Paralympics Live, Archery: Harvinder storms into quarters!

Harvinder comes from a set down to defeat Indonesia’s Setiawan 6-2 and advances to the quarterfinals. He will be action at 9:17 PM later today.

Paris Paralympics Live, Archery: Harvinder takes the lead!

Harvinder takes a 4-2 lead against Setiawan of Indonesia. Just two sets left now but Harvinder can seal this tie if he wins the next.

Paris Paralympics Live, Archery: Harvinder fights back!

A 10 and a couple 9s from Harvinder as he takes the second set against Setiawan of Indonesia. We are all square in this Round of 16 tie.

Paris Paralympics Live, Archery: Harvinder looks to fight back!

Harvinder goes down in the first set against Indonesia’s Setiawan. Indonesian with a couple of 10s to put the Indian under the pump, who did respond with a 10 of his own.

Paris Paralympics Live, Archery: Harvinder eyes place in Last 8!

Harvinder Singh is back in action now! He takes on Indonesia’s Setiawan in the men’s individual recurve open 1/8 elimination round

Paris Paralympics Live, Archery: Harvinder advances!

Harvinder Singh qualifies for R16! Tseng with a 0 in his first attempt in the final set. Harvinder does enough to make it to the next round with a scoreline of 7-3.

Paris Paralympics Live, Archery: Harvinder survives!

Tseng lays it on a plate for Harvinder with a horror 6 in his final attempt for 4th set. Harvinder now leads 5-3 in this R32 match.

Paris Paralympics Live, Archery: Harvinder fumbles!

The 65-year-old Tseng Lung-hui takes the third round against Harvinder with a scoreline of 29-26. The match is now tied at 3-3. 

Paris Paralympics Live, Archery: Harvinder leads!

Harvinder leads 3-1 after taking the second round with a scoreline of 27-26. He started off with a 10 to put the pressure on Tseng.

Paris Paralympics Live, Archery: Spoils shared after Round 1!

Harvinder and Tseng take a point each in the first round after scoring 25 each. A bad final shot from Harvinder in that round

Paris Paralympics Live: Harvinder in action!

Archer Harvinder Singh’s men’s individual recurve 1/16 elimination round starts against Tseng Lung-hui of Chinese Taipei

Paris Paralympics Live: India In Fray For 6 More Medals!

India’s medals tally stands at 21 following Sachin Khilari’s silver in men’s shot put F 46 category. However, six more athletes will be action later today including three — Dharambir, Pranav Soorma and Amit Kumar Saroha — in Men’s club throw F51 final.

Archer Harvinder’s compound archery pre-quarterfinal match will get underway soon. He is a bronze medallist from Tokyo 2020.

Paris Paralympics Live: Know about Harvinder Singh!

Harvinder made history with India’s first-ever Paralympics medal in archery at Tokyo 2020. He won a bronze in men’s recurve. Harvinder is seeded 9th in Paris.

Paris Paralympics Live: Archery action up next!

Archery action is going on at the Invalides where India’s Harvinder Singh will be facing Tseng Lung-hui of Chinese Taipei in Men’s recurve (Pre-quarterfinal). The match is expected to start at 5:49 PM.

Paris Paralympics Live, Powerlifting: Paramjeet out of medal contention!

Paramjeet Kumar bows out of Men’s up to 49kg Powerlifting Final after failing to lift 160kg in his final attempt

Paris Paralympics Live, Shot Put: Amisha bows out!

Amisha Rawat finishes 14th in the Women’s Shot Put F46 final, but a massive improvement in her Personal Best from 7.82 all the way up to 9.25.

Paris Paralympics Live, Powerlifting: Paramjeet fumbles!

Paramjeet Kumar fails to lift 157kg in his second attempt. Not looking good for the Indian powerlifter. Jordan’s Omar Sami Hamdeh Qarada leads the pack with a 175kg lift in his first attempt. Paramjeet is out of medal contention with just one attempt left.