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Published 09:13 IST, August 31st 2024

India at Paris Paralympics Day 3 Highlights: Rubina Clinches Bronze, Archers Exit Heartbreakingly

India's Day 2 saw incredible moments, including a double podium finish for India and four medal wins in a single day. The Indian contingent aims to carry the momentum in Day 3 when Para-badminton and Para-archery comes to action. Check out all the live updates of the action here at republicworld.com.

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Coach Abhilasha Chaudhary assists archer Sheetal Devi from India during the Paralympic Games in Paris | Image: AP

01:34 IST, September 1st 2024

Parveen Kumar finishes 8th

It is a 40.42 for Parveen Kumar as he has finished 8th in the men's Javelin final at Paralympics. 


01:33 IST, September 1st 2024

Final Attempt for Parveen

Parveen Kumar has thrown just 40.35m in his fifth attempt, and as it all comes down to sixth and final attempt. 



01:31 IST, September 1st 2024

Gradual improvement from Parveen

Parveen Kumar has made a gradual improvement with 41.23m and 42.12m in third and fourth attempt. However, this is not good enough to take him past 8th. -


01:28 IST, September 1st 2024

Parveen improves in second attempt

Parveen Kumar has improved slightly in his second attempt with an attempt of 41.91m. He stays at 8th. 



01:27 IST, September 1st 2024

40.21 in first attempt

Parveen Kumar's first attempt is 40.21m which takes him upto the 8th spot. 


01:18 IST, September 1st 2024

Parveen Kumar all set for his throw

Parveen Kumar is all set to throw his first attempt in men's javelin final. 



23:47 IST, August 31st 2024

Javelin final underway!

The men's Javelin final is underway. 


23:06 IST, August 31st 2024

Parveen Kumar Javelin final up next

Parveen Kumar is gunning for Gold at Paris Paralympics as his men's Javelin match is up next. 



22:18 IST, August 31st 2024

Sarita Kumari loses Quarters

India's Para archer Sarita Kumari has lost in the quarterfinal against Turkey's Oznur Cure 140-145 in the Women's Individual Compound Open


21:38 IST, August 31st 2024

Heartbreak for IOndia as Devi crashes out in Round of 16

India's arm less archer Sheetal Devi has heartbreakingly lost her Individual Compound Open round of 16 tie against Chile's Mariana Zuniga 137-138 after a nailbiting finish. 



21:10 IST, August 31st 2024

India secures Silver medal in Badminton

India's 6th medal at the Paris Paralympics is also confirmed as Indian shuttlers Suhas Yathiraj and Sukant Kadam set to face each other in the semi-finals of Badminton Men's singles SL4. This means India will win atleast a silver medal from the event as winner will progress into the gold medal match. 


20:47 IST, August 31st 2024

Sheetal Devi in action soon

India's armless archer Sheetal Devi is set to be in action soon at the Paralympics as she will face Chile's Mariana Zuniga in Round of 16. 



19:31 IST, August 31st 2024

Archer Sarita reaches quarter-finals

India's para archer Sarita defeated Italy's Eleanora Sarti in Women's Individual Compound Open round of 16 match to advance into the quarter-finals. 


18:49 IST, August 31st 2024

Rubina Francis wins bronze

Shooter Rubina Francis has won the bronze medal for India in the Women's 10m Air Pistol SH1 category. 



16:25 IST, August 31st 2024

Tarun out of final race

Tarun lost to France's Lucas Mazur in two straight sets to bow out of the semifinal race in the men's singles SL4 category.  


15:53 IST, August 31st 2024

Another medal confirmed for India

Indian para shuttlers Sukant Kadam and Suhas Yathiraj have both reached the semifinal and another medal for India is confirmed.



15:24 IST, August 31st 2024

Words of Wisdom from Sheetal Devi

“If I can do it , anyone can do it. Just need to work hard.” Some powerful words from Sheetal Devi, who will be in action later in the day.


15:19 IST, August 31st 2024

Nitesh Kumar in the semi final

Nitesh Kumar beats Bunsun of Thailand 21-13 21-14 in straight sets of Men's Singles SL3. With this win, he tops the Group and Qualified for Semi Final Match



14:59 IST, August 31st 2024

Manoj Sarkar bags a win

In the Men's Singles SL3 Group A match against China Yang Jianyuan, Manoj Sarkar wins 21-15, 21-11.


14:58 IST, August 31st 2024

India to compete in Repechage 2 of the PR3 Mixed Double Sculls

In the PR3 Mixed Double Sculls, Anita and Narayana Konganapalle will compete in Repechage 2. They are matched with Ukraine, Mexico, and Great Britain.



14:38 IST, August 31st 2024

Shooter Swaroop fails to qualify for the Final

In the Men's 10m Air Rifle Standing SH1 category qualification rounds, Swaroop Mahavir Unhalkar places 14th and is not eligible to advance to the finals.


14:24 IST, August 31st 2024

Nitesh gets a key win against Bunsun

In their Men's Singles SL3 Group A match against Mongkhon Bunsun, Nitesh easily wins 21-13, 21-14. In any case, the match was meaningless because Nitesh had already advanced to the semifinals.



14:23 IST, August 31st 2024

Arshad will not qualify for the finals

Arshad Shaikh is at 11th in the standings and will not qualify for the finals. 


14:05 IST, August 31st 2024

para Cyclist Arshad Sheikh next in line for action

After Jyoti Gaderiya, Arshad Shaikh will compete in the Men's C1-3 1000m Time Trial (Track) qualification round.



14:04 IST, August 31st 2024

Para Cyclist Jyoti finishes last, failed to qualify for finals

Jyoti Gaderiya finishes last in qualification, failing to advance to the finals.


13:48 IST, August 31st 2024

Para Cyclist Ganderiya in Time Trial Track Event

Jyoti Gaderiya is competing in the Women's C1-500m Time Trial (Track) event, competing in the qualifying round. With a time of 49.233 seconds, she is currently in the third spot.



13:47 IST, August 31st 2024

Nitesh Kumar set for para badminton action

In the Men's Singles SL3 category, Group A will match Thailand's Mongkhon Bunsun against Nitesh Kumar, who has already advanced to the semifinals.


13:46 IST, August 31st 2024

Mandeep Kaur qualifies for quarters

Mandeep Kaur defeats Australia's Celine Aurelie Vinot in their Women's Singles SL3 Group B match, pulling off a stunning comeback victory to win 21-23, 21-10, 21-17 and secure a spot in the quarterfinals.



12:46 IST, August 31st 2024

Mandeep picks a rebound!

Mandeep survives after falling short in a fiercely contested first game by defeating Vinot 21–10 in the second game.


12:23 IST, August 31st 2024

Mandeep loses first game with 23-21 Scoreline

Despite a promising start, Mandeep Kaur loses the first game to her Australian opponent Vinot, 23-21.



12:22 IST, August 31st 2024

Para-Badminton opens India's Day 3!

Mandeep Kaur of India will face Celine Aurelie Vinot of Australia in a Group B Women's Singles SL3 match.


11:46 IST, August 31st 2024

Sheeta Devi in the focus today

Para archers Sheetal Devi and Sarita will also compete on the third day. Both archers will be looking to win medals for India



10:38 IST, August 31st 2024

How was India's Day 2 in the Paralympics?

India had a spectacular outing in Day 2 of the Paralympics. After Avani Lekhara and Mona opened the medal tally for India, Manish narwal clinched a silver in the 10m Air Rifle Standing SH1. Athletics' dominance was also in display as Preethi pal secured a bronze medal in the women's 100m T35 final.


09:23 IST, August 31st 2024

The official medals tally: Where does India stands?



09:21 IST, August 31st 2024

India's Schedule for Day 3 at Paralympics 2024


09:11 IST, August 31st 2024

Hello and Welcome

We welcome you to the Day 3 Live Blog for the 2024 Paralympics in the French Capital. Today's action will feature para-shooting, badminton, athletics, and more. The Men's Javelin Final will take place today.


Updated 01:36 IST, September 1st 2024