Indian Para-Athletes Shine at Paris Paralympics 2024
Thulasimathi Murugesan and Manisha Ramadass Win Medals
Indian para-shuttlers Thulasimathi Murugesan and Manisha Ramadass won silver and bronze medals respectively in the women’s singles SU5 category at the ongoing Paris Paralympics 2024. Murugesan lost to China’s Yang Qiu Xia, securing a silver medal. Manisha outclassed Denmark’s Cathrine Rosengren to win the bronze medal.
Nitesh Kumar Clinches Gold
Indian shuttler Nitesh Kumar outplayed Great Britain’s Daniel Bethell to win a gold medal in the men’s singles SL3 category. Nitesh’s victory added a second gold to India’s medal tally after shooter Avani Lekhara’s win in the women’s 10m air rifle final.
Other Medal Wins
India has won a total of 11 medals so far at the Paris Paralympics 2024. Avani Lekhara secured India’s first gold in the women’s 10m air rifle final. Mona Agarwal claimed bronze in the same event. Manish Narwal won silver in the men’s 10m air pistol SH1 event. Preeti won bronze in both the 100m T35 and 200m T35 races. Nishad Kumar secured silver in the men’s high jump T47 event, and Yogesh Kathuniya won silver in the men’s Discus Throw F56 final.
Doubts Revealed
Para-athletes -: Para-athletes are athletes who have physical disabilities but still compete in sports. They show great strength and determination.
Paris Paralympics 2024 -: The Paris Paralympics 2024 is a big sports event for athletes with disabilities, held in Paris, France. It happens every four years.
Thulasimathi Murugesan -: Thulasimathi Murugesan is an Indian para-athlete who won a silver medal in the women’s singles SU5 category at the Paris Paralympics 2024.
Manisha Ramadass -: Manisha Ramadass is an Indian para-athlete who won a bronze medal in the women’s singles SU5 category at the Paris Paralympics 2024.
Nitesh Kumar -: Nitesh Kumar is an Indian para-athlete who won a gold medal in the men’s singles SL3 category at the Paris Paralympics 2024.
Avani Lekhara -: Avani Lekhara is an Indian para-athlete who won India’s first gold medal in the women’s 10m air rifle final at the Paris Paralympics 2024.
SU5 category -: The SU5 category is a classification in para-badminton for athletes with upper limb impairments.
SL3 category -: The SL3 category is a classification in para-badminton for athletes with lower limb impairments.
10m air rifle final -: The 10m air rifle final is a shooting event where athletes aim at a target from 10 meters away using an air rifle.
Medals -: Medals are awards given to athletes for their performance. Gold is for first place, silver for second, and bronze for third.
