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Indian Paralympic Athletes Receive Grand Welcome After Record-Breaking Paris Performance

Indian Paralympic Athletes Receive Grand Welcome After Record-Breaking Paris Performance

By September 7, 2024 0

Indian Paralympic athletes were accorded a grand welcome at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport upon their return from the Paris Paralympics, where they showcased an exceptional performance. On Saturday morning, half of the Indian contingent arrived home after participating in the prestigious event.

Among the returning athletes were Avani Lekhara, Mona Agarwal, Pranav Soorma, Rakesh Kumar, and Manish Narwal. Fans gathered in large numbers outside the airport, showering the para-athletes with flower petals and expressing their admiration.

India’s Paralympic stars, including gold medalist Avani Lekhara, silver medalist Manish Narwal, Pranav Soorma, and bronze medalists Rubina, returned to a hero’s welcome. The remaining athletes of the Indian contingent will return after the conclusion of the multi-sport event.

Star Indian parashooter Avani Lekhara expressed her gratitude for the support and recognition. “It has been a good journey, and we have won many good medals this time,” she said.

Para shooter Mona Agarwal shared her excitement about her first Paralympic experience. “I am feeling very good as I am receiving so much love… My Paralympic journey was very good,” she said.

Reigning Paralympic champion Avani Lekhara continued her winning streak, securing gold in the women’s 10m air rifle final. She became the first Indian woman to win two gold medals in the Games’ history. Shooter Mona Agarwal also bagged a bronze medal in the same event.

Para-archer Rakesh Kumar attributed his victory to his coaches. “I am feeling very good… The credit for my victory goes to my coaches… We will work hard and perform better at the next Paralympics,” he said.

The Indian archery pair of Rakesh Kumar and Sheetal Devi clinched the bronze medal in the Mixed Team Compound event, defeating Italy’s Eleonora Sarti and Matteo Bonnacina.

India’s medal tally at the ongoing Paralympics has reached 27, including six gold medals, nine silver medals, and 12 bronze medals. This is the highest number of gold medals India has ever won at a Paralympics Games event, surpassing the previous record of five golds in Tokyo 2020.

Indian para-athletes have made the nation proud with their exceptional performance, contributing three golds, six silvers, and six bronze medals to the country’s overall tally.

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Indian Sprinter Deepthi Jeevanji Wins Bronze in Paralympic 400m

Indian Sprinter Deepthi Jeevanji Wins Bronze in Paralympic 400m

By September 3, 2024 0

Indian sprinter Deepthi Jeevanji added to India’s Paralympic medal tally with a bronze in the women’s 400m (T20) event. The 20-year-old clocked 55.82 seconds, finishing behind Ukraine’s Yuliia Shuliar and Turkey’s Aysel Onder. This brings India’s total medal count to 16, with track-and-field contributing six.

Jeevanji’s journey to the Paralympics has been marked by challenges. Diagnosed with intellectual impairment, she faced taunts from her village. However, her determination and support from her coach, Nagpuri Ramesh, and national badminton coach Pullela Gopichand, helped her overcome these obstacles.

Meanwhile, ace shooter Avani Lekhara narrowly missed out on a second medal, finishing fifth in the women’s 50m rifle 3 positions SH1 competition. The 22-year-old, who won gold in the 10m air rifle event, shot a total of 420.6 across the three stages. Germany’s Natascha Hiltrop won the gold with a total of 456.5.

In other events, Bhagyashri Jadhav finished fifth in the women’s shot put (F34), while archer Pooja Jatyan reached the quarterfinals of the recurve women’s open archery competition before losing to China’s Wu Chunyan.

India’s Paralympic campaign has been a mix of success and disappointment. While the country has secured 16 medals, including three golds, there have also been some near misses. However, the athletes’ determination and resilience have been inspiring, and they continue to strive for excellence on the world stage.

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Avani Lekhara Enters Final of Women's 50m Rifle 3 Positions SH1 at Paralympics

Avani Lekhara Enters Final of Women’s 50m Rifle 3 Positions SH1 at Paralympics

By September 3, 2024 0

India’s ace shooter Avani Lekhara, who made history by winning a gold medal in the women’s 10m air rifle SH1 event at the Tokyo Paralympics, has once again entered the final of a shooting event at the ongoing Games. On Tuesday, Lekhara finished seventh in the qualification round of the women’s 50m rifle 3 positions SH1 competition, securing a spot in the final.

Lekhara shot a total of 1159 across the three stages of kneeling, prone, and standing. She started strongly in the kneeling stage, scoring 392, but faced some challenges in the prone stage, scoring 382. However, she recovered in the standing stage, shooting 385, including a series of 96 and 97, to move up to seventh place.

Mona Agarwal, the other Indian shooter in the field, finished 13th in the qualification round with a total score of 1147. She shot 386 in the kneeling stage, 380 in the prone stage, and 381 in the standing stage.

The top eight shooters from the qualification round advanced to the final, which will be held on Wednesday. Lekhara will be aiming to add another medal to her tally after her historic gold medal in the 10m air rifle SH1 event.

Lekhara’s success in shooting is a testament to her determination and resilience. She was paralyzed waist-down in a car accident at the age of 11, but she did not let that setback define her. She took up shooting as a hobby and quickly discovered her talent for the sport.

Lekhara’s achievements have inspired countless people around the world. She is a role model for athletes with disabilities and a symbol of hope and possibility.

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India's Medal Quest Continues at Paris Paralympics 2024

India’s Medal Quest Continues at Paris Paralympics 2024

By September 3, 2024 0

India’s Medal Hunt Continues at Paris Paralympics 2024

After a remarkable start to the Paris Paralympics 2024, the Indian contingent is poised for more medal glory on Tuesday. Star shooter Avani Lekhara, who has already secured a gold medal, will return to action in the women’s 50m rifle 3 position event.

In athletics, India’s high jump trio of Mariyappan Thangavelu, Shailesh Kumar, and Sharad Kumar will aim for podium finishes in the men’s high jump T63 finals. Meanwhile, Ajeet Singh, Rinku, and Sundar Singh Gurjar will vie for medals in the F46 javelin throw final.

The day’s schedule also features para archery, with Pooja set to compete in the women’s individual recurve open round of 16. If she qualifies, she will face off in the quarter-finals, semi-finals, and potentially the bronze or gold medal matches later in the evening.

Detailed Schedule:

Para Shooting

* 1:00 PM: Women’s 50m Rifle 3 Position SH1 (Qualification) – Avani Lekhara, Mona Agarwal
* 7:30 PM: Women’s 50m Rifle 3 Position SH1 Finals (Subject to Qualification) – Avani Lekhara, Mona Agarwal

Para Athletics

* 2:28 PM: Women’s Shot Put F34 (Finals) – Bhagyashri Madhavrao Jadhav
* 10:38 PM: Women’s 400m T20 (Final) – Deepthi Jeevanji
* 11:50 PM: Men’s High Jump T63 Finals – Mariyappan Thangavelu, Shailesh Kumar, Sharad Kumar
* 12:13 AM (September 4): Men’s Javelin Throw F46 Finals – Ajeet Singh, Rinku, Sundar Singh Gurjar

Para Archery

* 3:20 PM: Women’s Individual Recurve Open Round of 16 – Pooja vs TBD
* 8:30 PM: Women’s Individual Recurve Open Quarter-final (Subject to Qualification) – Pooja vs TBD
* 9:38 PM: Women’s Individual Recurve Open Semi-final (Subject to Qualification) – Pooja vs TBD
* 10:27 PM: Women’s Individual Recurve Open Bronze Medal Match (Subject to Qualification) – Pooja vs TBD
* 10:44 PM: Women’s Individual Recurve Open Gold Medal Match (Subject to Qualification) – Pooja vs TBD

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Indian Shooters Miss Out on Mixed 10m Air Rifle Prone Final at Paralympics

Indian Shooters Miss Out on Mixed 10m Air Rifle Prone Final at Paralympics

By September 1, 2024 0

Indian shooters Avani Lekhara and Sidhartha Babu faced a setback at the Paralympic Games in Chateauroux on Sunday, failing to qualify for the final of the mixed 10m air rifle prone (SH1) event.

Lekhara, who had made history by winning a gold medal in the 10m air rifle standing SH1 event, struggled to replicate her form in this unfamiliar event. Despite a strong start, she finished with a total score of 632.8, placing 11th overall. Babu, on the other hand, ended in 28th position with a score of 628.3.

Lekhara’s sequence of scores included 105.7, 106.0, 104.1, 106.0, 104.8, and 106.2. Babu’s scores were 104.6, 103.8, 105.7, 104.9, 103.6, and 105.7.

The SH1 classification allows athletes to hold their gun without difficulty and shoot from a standing or sitting position. Lekhara, who had become the first Indian woman to win two Paralympic gold medals, had defended her title in the women’s 10m air rifle (SH1) event with a world record score on Friday.

Despite their disappointment in the mixed 10m air rifle prone event, Lekhara and Babu remain hopeful for success in their upcoming events. Lekhara will compete in the women’s 50m rifle 3 positions SH1 event, while Babu will participate in the men’s 10m air rifle standing SH1 event.

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India's Paralympic Stars Shine Bright with Five Medals, Including Lekhara's Historic Gold

India’s Paralympic Stars Shine Bright with Five Medals, Including Lekhara’s Historic Gold

By August 31, 2024 0

India’s Paralympic contingent has made a remarkable start to the 2024 Games, amassing a total of five medals, including a gold for Avani Lekhara. Lekhara, who became the first Indian woman to win two gold medals at the Paralympics, successfully defended her title in the women’s 10m air rifle standing SH1 shooting event, setting a world record score in the process.

Mona Agarwal added to India’s medal tally with a bronze in the same event, marking the first time India has achieved a double podium finish in a single Paralympic event. Rubina Farancis also secured a shooting bronze, while Manish Narwal claimed silver.

In archery, armless para archer Sheetal Devi set a world record score in the ranking round but ultimately finished second in her event. She also set a world record score with Rakesh Kumar in the compound mixed team qualification event.

Preethi Pal contributed to India’s medal haul with a bronze in athletics.

On Sunday, September 1, India will aim to continue its medal-winning momentum with a packed schedule of events. Avani Lekhara and Sidhartha Babu will compete in the Para Shooting R3 – Mixed 10m Air Rifle Prone SH1 Qualification, while Rakshitha Raju will participate in the Para Athletics – Women’s 1500m – T11 Round 1.

Narayana Konganapalle and Anita will represent India in the Para Rowing – Mixed Doubles Sculls Final B PR3, and Sriharsha Devaraddi Ramakrishna will compete in the Para Shooting – Mixed 10m Air Rifle Prone SH2 Qualification.

Ravi Rongali will be in action in the Para Athletics – Men’s Shot Put Final F40 Final, while Avani Lekhara and Sidhartha Babu (if qualified) will compete in the Para Shooting R3 – Mixed 10m Air Rifle Prone SH1 Final.

Sriharsha Devaraddi Ramakrishna (if qualified) will participate in the Para Shooting – Mixed 10m Air Rifle Prone SH2 Final, and Rakesh Kumar will compete in the Para Archery – Men’s Individual Compound Open 1/8 Elimination.

Nitesh Kumar, Suhas L.Y, and Sukant Kadam will represent India in the Para Badminton – Men’s Singles SL3 Semifinal and Men’s Singles SL4 Semifinal, respectively. Bhavinaben Patel will compete in the Para Table Tennis – Women’s Singles WS4 Round of 16.

Rakesh Kumar (if qualified) will participate in the Para Archery – Men’s Individual Compound Open Quarterfinal, while Nishad Kumar and Ram Pal will compete in the Para Athletics – Men’s High Jump T47 Final.

Rakesh Kumar (if qualified) will also compete in the Para Archery – Men’s Individual Compound Open Semifinal and Final, and Preeti Pal will participate in the Women’s 200m T35 Final.

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Avani Lekhara Defends Paralympic Gold, Makes History with Back-to-Back Triumphs

Avani Lekhara Defends Paralympic Gold, Makes History with Back-to-Back Triumphs

By August 31, 2024 0

Avani Lekhara, the trailblazing Indian shooter, has etched her name in Paralympic history by becoming the first Indian to win back-to-back gold medals at the Games. Her triumph in the women’s 10m air rifle (SH1) shooting competition in Chateauroux, France, is a testament to her unwavering determination and resilience.

Despite being paralyzed waist-down from a car accident at the age of 11, Avani’s spirit has never been dampened. Her infectious smile and humble demeanor belie the extraordinary achievements she has accomplished.

Her journey to Paris was not without its challenges. A gallbladder surgery in March forced her to take a break from training, but she refused to let it derail her dreams. With the support of her team, she worked tirelessly to regain her strength and focus.

In the final, Avani faced intense competition but remained composed. She shot a remarkable 249.7, breaking her own Paralympic record set in Tokyo. Her victory was a moment of immense pride for India, as she became the second Indian after javelin thrower Devendra Jhajharia to win two gold medals at the Games.

Avani’s success is not only a personal triumph but also an inspiration to countless others. She has shown that with determination and perseverance, anything is possible. Her story is a reminder that even in the face of adversity, the human spirit can prevail.

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Manu Bhaker Meets Sachin Tendulkar, Draws Inspiration from Avani Lekhara

Manu Bhaker Meets Sachin Tendulkar, Draws Inspiration from Avani Lekhara

By August 31, 2024 0

Double Olympic medalist Manu Bhaker recently had the privilege of meeting legendary cricketer Sachin Tendulkar, an encounter she described as “very special.” The 23-year-old shooter expressed her admiration for Tendulkar, stating, “We all have watched him on TV. I have. Ever since I was a kid, whether he was playing cricket in the stadium or at various public shows, he was a part of my life. It was very special to meet him and interact with him.”

Bhaker’s meeting with Tendulkar took place in Mumbai on Thursday, and she later shared pictures of their encounter on social media. She revealed that she had spoken to Tendulkar before meeting him, and their conversation was “pretty special.” Bhaker said, “He told me how to face future challenges, what kinds of hurdles I might encounter, and how to move forward. It is always nice speaking to such legendary figures.”

Bhaker also took the opportunity to comment on Avani Lekhara, the 22-year-old who won a gold medal at the ongoing Paralympics in Paris. Bhaker praised Lekhara’s journey, saying, “Her journey has been nothing short of inspiring. To see her overcome all the challenges in her life and win medals for India is really commendable. It gives me immense happiness that everyone is talking about her.”

Bhaker’s meeting with Tendulkar and her comments on Lekhara highlight the importance of mentorship and inspiration in sports. Tendulkar’s guidance and encouragement can provide Bhaker with valuable insights as she navigates her future challenges. Similarly, Lekhara’s achievements serve as a reminder of the indomitable spirit and determination that can lead to success in the face of adversity.

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Avani Lekhara Creates History with Second Paralympic Gold in 10m Air Rifle Standing

Avani Lekhara Creates History with Second Paralympic Gold in 10m Air Rifle Standing

By August 30, 2024 0

Avani Lekhara, India’s shooting sensation, has etched her name in history once again by securing a gold medal in the women’s 10m air rifle standing SH1 event at the Paris Paralympics. This remarkable achievement marks her second consecutive gold medal in the same event, solidifying her status as one of India’s most decorated Paralympians.

Lekhara’s triumph was not without its challenges. In a nail-biting final round, she faced a significant drop in the shoot-out for the gold. Her penultimate shot, a 9.9, temporarily relegated her to second place behind Korea’s Yunri Lee. However, Lekhara’s unwavering determination shone through in her final shot, a steady 10.5, which left the outcome hanging in the balance.

In a dramatic twist, Lee faltered under pressure, delivering a disappointing 6.8, which allowed Lekhara to clinch the gold by a significant margin of 1.9. This victory not only secured her a place in the history books but also cemented her legacy as one of India’s finest Paralympians.

India’s medal tally was further enhanced by Mona Agarwal’s remarkable bronze medal in the same event. Agarwal’s consistent performance throughout the round, including a brief stint at the top after 20 shots, culminated in a final score of 228.7. While she narrowly missed out on a chance to face Lekhara in an all-Indian shootout for gold, her bronze medal is a testament to her skill and determination.

Lekhara’s historic achievement is particularly significant as she became the first Indian woman to clinch two Paralympic gold medals. At the Tokyo Paralympics, she had already made history by becoming the first woman shooter from India to win medals in shooting. In addition to her gold medal in the 10m air rifle standing SH1, she also won a bronze in the 50m rifle 3 positions.

The SH1 category in shooting involves athletes who have movement affected in their arms, lower trunk, and legs or have no limbs. Lekhara’s success in this category is a testament to her exceptional resilience and unwavering spirit.

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India's Paralympic Contingent Set to Shine in Paris

India’s Paralympic Contingent Set to Shine in Paris

By August 27, 2024 0

India’s Paralympic journey has witnessed a remarkable transformation over the past decade, culminating in a record-breaking performance at the 2023 Hangzhou Asian Para Games. With 111 medals, including 29 golds, India’s para-athletes have set their sights on even greater achievements at the upcoming Paris Paralympics.

This year, India will field its largest-ever Paralympic contingent, with 84 athletes competing across 12 sports. Among them are several key names who have the potential to add to India’s medal tally.

Sumit Antil: The reigning Paralympic and world champion in javelin throw (F64) is a force to be reckoned with. Having broken the world record thrice in Tokyo, he has continued to improve, setting new marks at the Para World Championships and Para Asian Games.

Avani Lekhara: The 22-year-old shooter made history in Tokyo as the first Indian woman to win a Paralympic gold medal. She also became the first female para-athlete from the country to win multiple medals at a single Games. With increased awareness and competition in para shooting, Avani aims to surpass her previous achievements.

Sheetal Devi: Born with a rare congenital condition, Sheetal is the only active female international para-archer to shoot without arms. Using her legs and feet, she has achieved remarkable success, including a silver medal at the World Para Archery Championships and gold medals at the Asian Para Games.

Krishna Nagar: The reigning world champion in badminton (SH6) has overcome adversity to become one of India’s top para-athletes. After facing bullying due to his dwarfism, he found solace in badminton and has since won a Paralympic gold medal and multiple world titles.

Yogesh Kathuniya: Diagnosed with Guillain Barre Syndrome at a young age, Yogesh has defied the odds to become a world-class discus thrower (F56). He holds the world record and has won silver medals at the Paralympics and Para World Championships.

With these talented athletes leading the charge, India is poised to make a significant impact at the Paris Paralympics. The increased participation and support for para sports is a testament to the growing recognition and appreciation of the abilities of these exceptional individuals.

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