Paralympics 2024 Day 2 Highlights: India won four medals, Avani Lekhara won gold, Manish Narwal claimed silver and Mona Agarwal and Preethi Pal secured bronze medals. Get insights into their final performances, upcoming events and the latest Medal tally.
Overview
On the second day of the summer 2024 Paralympics in Paris, Indian para-athletes achieved a historic milestone by winning a total of four medals. Avani Lekhara won the gold medal in shooting, while her compatriot Mona Agarwal secured the bronze in the same event. Preethi Pal secured India’s first-ever Paralympic bronze in a track event, and Manish Narwal claimed a silver in pistol shooting. This article presents a comprehensive review of their performances in the respective medal events, provides an updated medal tally as of Day 2, and offers a brief overview of their upcoming events in the Paralympic Games.
Paralympics 2024 Day 2 Highlights: India’s Four Medalists
Here’s a detailed overview of the four Indian medalists who stole the spotlight on the second day of this year’s Paralympic Games:
Avani Lekhara: Gold in Women’s 10m Air Rifle Standing SH1
Avani Lekhara has extended her impressive streak at the Paralympics by clinching gold in the R2 Women’s 10m Air Rifle Standing SH1 event. The 22-year-old from Rajasthan has made history as the first female athlete from India to win consecutive gold medals in any Olympics or Paralympics, thereby setting a new standard in India’s shooting history.
Final overview:
Lekhara finished with a score of 249.7 points. In a thrilling final, her final shot of 10.5 was good enough to beat her South Korean opponent. Until the final shot, Yunri was leading, but her final shot of 6.8 cost her the gold medal to Avani.
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Score: 249.7 points
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Silver Medalist: Lee Yunri of South Korea with 246.8 points
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Bronze Medalist: Mona Agarwal of India with 228.7 points
Avani Lekhara’s gold medal not only adds to her impressive resume but also reflects her exceptional skill and mental fortitude.
Avani’s upcoming events:
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Mixed 10m Air Rifle Prone
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Women’s 50m Rifle 3 Positions SH1
Mona Agarwal: Bronze in Women’s 10m Air Rifle Standing SH1
Mona Agarwal made a strong statement by securing a bronze medal in the R2 Women’s 10m Air Rifle Standing SH1 event. Her performance was a testament to her resilience and technical expertise.
Final overview:
The 37-year-old shooter from India achieved a score of 228.7 points. Despite a strong showing, she finished behind her teammate Avani Lekhara and Lee Yunri. Agarwal’s result underscores her potential and consistent performance in the sport.
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Score: 228.7 points
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Gold Medalist: Avani Lekhara
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Silver Medalist: Lee Yunri of South Korea
Mona’s bronze medal is a significant achievement, demonstrating her undying spirit. Her performance inspires and emphasises the depth of talent within Indian para-sports.
Mona’s upcoming events:
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R6 – Mixed 50m Rifle Prone SH1
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50m Rifle 3 Positions SH1
Manish Narwal: Silver in Men’s 10m Air Pistol SH1
Manish Narwal showcased his shooting prowess by earning a silver medal in the Men’s 10m Air Pistol SH1 event. His performance was particularly noteworthy given the competitive field.
Final overview:
Manish scored 234.9 points. He competed fiercely against Yang Chao of China, the reigning world record holder and Paralympic champion. Yang Chao claimed bronze with 214.3 points, making Narwal’s silver a significant achievement.
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Score: 234.9 points
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Gold Medalist: Jo Jeongdu of South Korea with 237.4 points
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Bronze Medalist: Yang Chao of China
Manish’s silver medal is a testament to his determination and ability to excel under pressure in a highly competitive event like the Paralympic Games. As for events are concerned, Manish does not have any more events scheduled in the ongoing 2024 games.
Preethi Pal: Bronze in Women’s 100m T35
Preethi Pal won a historic bronze medal in the Women’s 100m T35, becoming the first Indian track athlete to win a Paralympic medal. She competes in the T35 classification for runners with coordination impairments such as hypertonia, ataxia, and athetosis. The 23-year-old also registered her personal best timing in this event.
Final overview:
Preethi completed the race in 14.21 seconds. She competed against Zhou Xia of China, the world record holder and reigning Paralympic champion, who won gold with a time of 13.58 seconds. Guo Qianqian of China took silver with 13.74 seconds.
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Time: 14.21 seconds (Personal Best)
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Gold Medalist: Zhou Xia of China with 13.58 seconds
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Silver Medalist: Guo Qianqian of China with 13.74 seconds
The bronze medal won by Preethi Pal is a groundbreaking achievement that signifies a new era for Indian athletics.
Preethi’s upcoming events:
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Women’s 200m T35
Check out this article for details on India’s top medal hopes in Paris 2024 Paralympics: India’s Top 6 Medal Hopes Featuring Sumit Antil, Sheetal Devi—Achievements, Events and Schedule (IST)
Paralympics 2024 Medal’s Tally
As of Day 2 of the 2024 Paralympic Games, China is at the top with 25 medals, whereas India is placed 17th with 4 medals in the overall medal standings. Here’s a summary of the top 4 countries leading the medal table:
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China: 12 Gold, 9 Silver, 4 Bronze (Total: 25)
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Great Britain: 6 Gold, 6 Silver, 3 Bronze (Total: 15)
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Brazil: 5 Gold, 1 Silver, 7 Bronze (Total: 13)
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Netherlands: 4 Gold, 1 Silver, 1 Bronze (Total: 6)
17. India: 1 Gold, 1 Silver, 2 Bronze (Total: 4)
India’s performance on Day 2 showcased its competitive attitude on a global platform and off to a dream start in achieving its goal of 25 medal targets in the ongoing Paralympic Games.
To view the full all-time list of India’s Paralympic medalists, check this article on the Olympic website: Medal winners for India in the Paralympics
Conclusion
India’s accomplishments on the second day of the Paralympics 2024 underline the incredible talent and dedication of these athletes. It is imperative to extend our love and support to them as the games progress. Their success not only swells our hearts with pride but also serves as an inspiration for generations to come. Let’s continue to cheer wholeheartedly for India’s Paralympic heroes as they aim for even more memorable victories.
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