India Dominates Day 5 at Paris Paralympics 2024: Sumit Antil and Nitesh Kumar Lead the Charge

New Delhi: Day 5 of the Paris Paralympics 2024 was a standout day for India, with athletes delivering exceptional performances and securing a total of eight medals. This surge has brought India’s overall tally to 15 medals, placing the nation in 15th position in the medal standings.

Sumit Antil Shines with Record-Breaking Javelin Throw
Indian javelin thrower Sumit Antil continued his dominance from the Tokyo Paralympics by clinching gold once again. Antil set two new Paralympic records on this day, with a throw of 69.11 meters on his first attempt and then a further 70.59 meters, showcasing his impressive skill and consistency.

Nitesh Kumar Secures Gold in a Thrilling Badminton Final
Nitesh Kumar delivered an exhilarating performance in the men’s singles SL3 category, overcoming Great Britain’s Daniel Bethell in a hard-fought final. The match ended with a nail-biting score of 21-14, 18-21, 23-21, as Kumar demonstrated remarkable resilience and precision.

Bronze for Rakesh Kumar and Sheetal Devi in Archery
In archery, Rakesh Kumar and Sheetal Devi bounced back from earlier disappointments to win bronze in the mixed compound open event. The Indian pair narrowly defeated Italy 156-155, highlighting their skill and determination.

Yogesh Kathuniya Claims Silver in Discus Throw
Yogesh Kathuniya added another silver medal to his collection with a throw of 42.22 meters in the men’s discus throw (F56 category). Despite a strong performance, Kathuniya fell short of Brazil’s Claudiney Batista Dos Santos, who set a new Paralympic record.

Suhas Yathiraj and Thulasimathi Murugesan Earn Silver Medals
In badminton, Suhas Yathiraj and Thulasimathi Murugesan both achieved silver medals in their respective categories. Yathiraj faced a tough match against France’s Lucas Mazur, while Murugesan was defeated by China’s Yang Qiuxia.

Additional Bronze Medals in Badminton
India’s medal tally was further enhanced by Manisha Ramadass and Nithya Sre Sivan, who earned bronze medals in the women’s SU5 and SH6 badminton events, respectively.

India’s remarkable achievements on Day 5 underscore the nation’s growing prowess in Paralympic sports and continue to inspire on the global stage.