Harvinder Singh Makes History: First Indian Archer Wins Paralympic Gold, Inspiring a Nation
Historic Wins for India at Paris Paralympics 2024
At the Paris Paralympics 2024, Harvinder Singh created history by winning gold in the men’s archery individual recurve open final. He became the first Indian archer to secure a gold medal at either the Paralympics or Olympics. Meanwhile, in the Men’s Club Throw F51 Final, Dharambir set an Asian record with a throw of 34.92 meters to clinch gold, while Pranav Soorma earned silver with a 34.59-meter effort. Earlier, Sachin Sarjerao Khilari secured a silver in the men’s shot put F46 category with an Asian record throw of 16.32 meters.
Today marks the 8th day of the games, and Team India aims to conclude their Para Archery campaign on a high note. Gold medallist Harvinder Singh will compete in the Mixed Team Recurve Open 1/8 Qualification Round alongside Pooja Jatyan, seeking his second medal of the Paris Paralympics. Additionally, Indian para-athletes will be active in shooting, judo, archery, athletics, and powerlifting. Notably, Kapil Parmar and Kokila will participate in the blind judo event, striving to enhance India’s medal tally.
With a few days remaining until the Paralympics conclude, Indian athletes have already made history by achieving the highest number of medals in a single edition of the games for the country. Currently, Team India stands 13th on the medal tally, boasting 5 gold, 9 silver, and 10 bronze medals.
Key Highlights:
- Harvinder Singh wins gold in men’s archery individual recurve open final.
- Dharambir breaks Asian record with a 34.92-meter throw in Men’s Club Throw F51 Final to claim gold.
- Pranav Soorma bags silver with a 34.59-meter throw.
- Sachin Sarjerao Khilari secures silver in men’s shot put F46 with an Asian record throw of 16.32 meters.
- Team India aims for more success in various events, with Harvinder Singh competing in Mixed Team Recurve Open and other athletes participating in shooting, judo, archery, athletics, and powerlifting.
- India ranks 13th in the medal tally with its highest-ever haul at a single Paralympics: 5 gold, 9 silver, and 10 bronze.
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