Deepthi Jeevanji Shines in 400m, Sumit Antil Breaks Record in Javelin at Paris Paralympics
Indian athlete Deepthi Jeevanji finished first in the women’s 400m-T20 round 1 with a time of 55.45 seconds, qualifying for the final. Kanchan Lakhani, however, finished seventh in the women’s discus throw – F53 event, with her best attempt being 10.06 meters.
Brazil’s Elizabeth Rodrigues Gomes won gold in the discus throw with a record-breaking throw of 17.37 meters. Japan’s Keiko Onidani and Ukraine’s Zoia Ovsii took silver and bronze, respectively.
In the men’s javelin throw F64 final, Sumit Antil broke his own Paralympic record twice, first with a throw of 69.11 meters and then with a record-breaking 70.59 meters, securing India’s third gold at the Paris Paralympics.
Additionally, Nitesh Kumar won gold in the men’s singles SL3 badminton category, and Avani Lekhra secured India’s first gold in the women’s 10m air rifle final.
Doubts Revealed
Deepthi Jeevanji -: Deepthi Jeevanji is an Indian athlete who competes in running events. In this case, she participated in the 400 meters race.
400m-T20 -: The 400m-T20 is a running race of 400 meters for athletes with intellectual impairments. ‘T20’ is a classification for these athletes.
Kanchan Lakhani -: Kanchan Lakhani is another Indian athlete who competes in discus throw events. She participated in the F53 category, which is for athletes with physical impairments.
F53 -: F53 is a classification in Paralympic sports for athletes with physical impairments that affect their legs and trunk.
Sumit Antil -: Sumit Antil is an Indian javelin thrower who competes in the F64 category, which is for athletes with leg impairments who compete with a prosthesis.
Paralympic record -: A Paralympic record is the best performance ever recorded in a specific event at the Paralympic Games.
Paris Paralympics -: The Paris Paralympics is a major international sports event for athletes with disabilities, held in Paris, France.
Nitesh Kumar -: Nitesh Kumar is an Indian athlete who competes in badminton, a sport where players hit a shuttlecock over a net.
Avani Lekhra -: Avani Lekhra is an Indian shooter who competes in shooting events, where athletes aim and shoot at targets.
gold tally -: Gold tally refers to the total number of gold medals won by a country or team in a competition.
