On September 2, Day 5 of the Paralympics Paris 2024, India had an extraordinary day, winning a total of 8 medals. This achievement highlights the country’s growing strength in para-sports, with Indian athletes delivering remarkable performances across various events.
Highlights of India’s Medals on September 2
India enjoyed a stellar fifth day at the Paris Paralympics 2024, boosting their medal tally to 15 with impressive performances across several events. The country now boasts three golds, five silvers, and seven bronze medals.
Javelin thrower Sumit Antil clinched gold in the F64 category, setting a new Paralympic record. Antil, a two-time World Champion and Asian Para Games gold medalist, has been consistently breaking world records since his Tokyo triumph.
In para badminton, Nitesh Kumar secured gold in the men’s singles SL3 event, while Thulasimathi Murgesan claimed silver in the women’s singles SU5 category. Manisha Ramadass added a bronze in the same event.
Yogesh Kathuniya earned silver in discus throw, and the duo of Rakesh Kumar and Sheetal Devi won India’s second-ever Paralympic medal in para archery.
Suhas Yathiraj settled for silver in men’s singles SL4 badminton, with Sukant Kadam finishing fourth and also Nithya Sre Sivan added bronze Women’ Single SH6.
Number of medals Indian athletes contested on September 2
India’s Paralympic contingent had a stellar performance on Monday, securing eight medals out of 10 events contested across various sports. The country’s medal tally now stands at 15, including three gold, five silver, and seven bronze medals.
Javelin thrower Sumit Antil and para shuttler Nitesh Kumar led the charge, each clinching gold medals for India. Antil set a new Paralympic record in the F64 category, adding to his impressive list of achievements, which includes gold medals at the World Championships in Paris 2023 and Kobe 2024, as well as the Asian Para Games last year.
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