Sumit Antil begins title defense; three medals secured today

Hello and welcome to Scroll’s report from day 5 of the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games!

It is a big day for India at the Paralympic Games in Paris. At least three medals, if not more, are assured in the disciplines of athletics, badminton and shooting.

Reigning Olympic champion Sumit Antil is the favourite to defend his javelin title, while Sandip Sanjay Sargar and Saneep are also hoping for an all-Indian podium.

Discus throwers Yogesh Kathuniya and Kanchan Lakhani also hope to add to the Indian field today.

India is assured of three medals in badminton with Nitesh Kumar, Suhas Yathiraj and Thulasimathi Murugesan competing in the finals of their respective events. There is also an Indian presence in four bronze medal matches.

After disappointing in their individual events, Sheetal Devi and Rakesh Kumar are hoping for gold in the mixed team compound archery event.

Stay tuned!