Paris 2024 Paralympics, September 1 Day 4, Highlights: Nishad Kumar Wins High Jump Silver; 3 Medals Assured In Badminton

Paris Paralympics Live, Badminton: Thulasimathi enters final!

India’s Thulasimathi Murugesan advances to badminton Women’s Singles SU5 final. She beats compatriot Manisha, who will now play for bronze. So far, three badminton medals have been assured, but the colour of them would be known tomorrow.

Till then, it’s goodbye for now!

Paris Paralympics Live, Badminton: Thulasimathi takes 1st game!

India’s Thulasimathi Murugesan takes the first game 23-21 against Manisha Ramadass in Women’s Singles SU5 semifinal. She now has a foot in the final.

Paris Paralympics Live, Badminton: All-India semi-final starts!

India’s Thulasimathi Murugesan faces compatriot Manisha Ramadass in Women’s Singles SU5 semifinal. Action is underway

Paris Paralympics Live, Athletics: Silver confirmed for Nishad!

With a best attempt of 2.04m, India’s Nishad Kumar takes home the silver, just like he did at Tokyo three years back. Roderick Townsend of the USA successfully defends his title. He is now going for the world record

Paris Paralympics Live, Athletics: Nishad gets silver!

Nishad is done with his attempts. He is now certain to win the silver. Roderick of USA is the sole leader of this High Jump final. He is most likely to go for the world record, which currently stands at 2.16m, also held by him.

Paris Paralympics Live, Athletics: Medal assured for Nishad!

Nishad Kumar is now assured of at least as silver with his attempt of 2.04m. Roderick Townsend of USA is likely to take gold after pulling off an attempt of 2.08m.

Paris Paralympics Live, Badminton: Nithya to fight for bronze!

Nithya goes down in straight games against China’s Shuanbao Lin. She will now play for bronze tomorrow in the women’s singles SH6 event.

Paris Paralympics Live, Athletics: Nishad leads in High Jump final!

Nishad Kumar currently lead the pack in Men’s High Jump T47 final. Nishad successfully managed the 1.98m and 2m mark in his first three attempts. Meanwhile, Ram Pal, the other Indian athlete in this event, is currently out of medal contention.

Paris Paralympics Live, Badminton: Nithya’s SF starts!

Nithya Sre Sivan is one win away from securing another badminton medal for India. She is currently in action in women’s singles SH6 semi-final against China’s Shuangbao Lin

Paris Paralympics Live, Archery: Rakesh finishes 4th!

India’s Rakesh Kumar loses bronze medal match in Archery Men’s Individual Compound Open event. He goes down against China’s He Zihao by a solitaly point (146-147)

Paris Paralympics Live, Archery: Rakesh in archery bronze medal match!

India’s Rakesh Kumar in action in Archery Men’s Individual Compound Open bronze medal match. He takes on China’s He Zihao

Paris Paralympics Live, Athletics: Preethi makes history!

Preethi Pal with another sensational dash as she clinches bronze in the Women’s 200m T35 final. She took the third spot with a timing of 30.01s. She is already the first Indian sprinter to win a Paralympic medal. She now has two in her bag.

Paris Paralympics Live, Archery: Rakesh bows out!

Rakesh Kumar loses to Ai Xinliang in Men’s Archery Compound Open semi-final. The world no. 1 will play for bronze later today.

Paris Paralympics Live, Archery: Rakesh trails!

Rakesh Kumar trails 56-58 against Ai of China in the men’s compound open semi-final after End 2. Lot of room for improvement for the world no 1.

Paris Paralympics Live, Archery: Rakesh Kumar in action!

After two shoot-off victories, Rakesh Kumar is in semi-final action of Men’s Compound Open archery. He takes on China’s Ai Xinliang.

Paris Paralympics Live, Athletics: Men’s High Jump T47 final starts!

India’s Nishad Kumar and Ram Pal are both in action as Men’s High Jump T47 final starts. Nishad is a silver medallist from Tokyo

Paris Paralympics Live, Badminton: Suhas assured of silver!

Suhas Yathiraj beat compatriot Sukant Kadam to enter the final. Suhas Yathiraj assured of at least silver, while Sukant will play for bronze. Double delight for India in badminton after Nitesh also reached the final earlier in the day.

Paris Paralympics Live, Badminton: Suhas wins first game!

Suhas Yathiraj takes the first game against Sukant Kadam in Badminton men’s singles SL4 semi-final. A tight game so far between the two Indians

Paris Paralympics Live, TT: Bhavinaben into the last 8!

In another news, Bhavinaben Hasmukhbahi Patel through to women’s singles WSF QF with a 11-3 11-6 11-7 win over Mexico’s Martha Verdin.

Paris Paralympics Live, Badminton: Suhas leads Sukant!

Suhas with a narrow 12-10 lead over compatriot Sukant in the first game of this men’s singles badminton SL4 semi-finals. 

Paris Paralympics Live, Archery: Rakesh comes clutch in shoot-off!

Rakesh Kumar with an inner-circle 10 to win the shoot-off. He is into the semi-finals and just one win more win away from assuring at least a silver for India. What a day it has been for the Indian contingent.

aris Paralympics Live, Archery: Rakesh’s QF to be decided on shoot-off!

Rakesh Kumar’s quarterfinal is off to a shoot-off. He and Tremblay tied at 144 points each after End 5. Another tense shoot-off

Paris Paralympics Live, Badminton: Suhas vs Sukant!

Suhas Yathiraj vs Sukant Kadam Badminton Men’s Singles SL4 semifinal match starts. An all-India clash to decide one of the finalists

Paris Paralympics Live, Archery: Rakesh trails early!

Rakesh trails by a single point at the close of End 2. A couple of 9s from the world no 1 sees him trail early. However, still plenty of archery left. 

Paris Paralympics Live, Archery: Rakesh in action!

Rakesh Kumar is back in action in men’s archery compound open quarterfinals. He is taking on Canada’s Kyle Tremblay. 

Paris Paralympics Live, Badminton: Nitesh assured of at least silver!

Nitesh enters the final of the men’s singles SF3 event. He is not assured of at least a silver. Another badminton medal confirmed for India. 

Paris Paralympics Live, Badminton: Fujihara fightsback!

A mini fightback from Fujihara as he wins four points on the trot to make it 10-19. Nonetheless, Nitesh with a decent lead

Paris Paralympics Live, Badminton: Fujihara fightsback!

A mini fightback from Fujihara as he wins four points on the trot to make it 11-19. Nonetheless, Nitesh with a decent lead

Paris Paralympics Live, Badminton: Nitesh is almost there!

Nitesh is just a few points away from assuring a silver at least. He has blown away Fujihara in this second game. Total dominance from the Indian

Paris Paralympics Live, Badminton: Nitesh pulling clear in the SF!

Unlike the first game, Nitesh has started this game on the front foot. It seems Fujihara’s confident has taken a hit after losing the first game. Nitesh edging closer to the semi-finals.

Paris Paralympics Live, Badminton: Nitesh takes 1st game!

Nitesh Kumar takes the first set comfortably in the end against Daisuke Fujihara. He takes it 21-16 and has one foot in the semi-finals

Paris Paralympics Live, Badminton: Nitesh with a big lead!

After a tight start, Nitesh has now managed to pull clear against Fujihara. He now lead by 17-13 in the first game. 

Paris Paralympics Live, Badminton: Nitesh in the lead!

Quite an eventful start to this match between Nitesh Kumar and Daisuke Fujihara. The Indian, however, holds a two point advantage in this first game. 

Paris Paralympics Live, Badminton: Intense battle going on!

Nitesh holding onto the slightest advantage. Just one point gap between him and Fujihara. The Indian has looked bright so far

Paris Paralympics Live, Badminton: Nitesh Kumar in action!

A intense start of the semi-final as there’s not much to separate Nitesh and his Japanese opponent in this opening game. Nitesh leads 7-6

Paris Paralympics Live, Badminton: Back-to-back action coming up!

Nitesh Kumar Vs Fujihara Daisuke (MS SL3 SF)

Suhas Yathiraj Vs Sukant Kadam (MS SL4 SF)

Lin Shuangbao Vs Nithya Sree Sivan (WS SH6 SF)

Thulasimathi Murugesan Vs Manisha Ramadas (WS SU5 SF)

Nitesh Kumar in action first up!

Paris Paralympics Live, Archery: Rakesh into the quarters!

Rakesh Kumar survives the shoot-off as Ken hits an eight after a 10 from the Indian. He is into the quarterfinals now. 

Paris Paralympics Live, Archery: Rakesh fumbles!

Rakesh throws a two-point buffer and we are now off to a shoot-off. Rakesh had it put that 8 might prove costly. Ken must be thanking him for that

Paris Paralympics Live, Archery: Rakesh stays alive!

Rakesh with a narrow 88-87 lead after End 3. Two 10s and a nine for both the archers. Rakesh just keeping himself composed.

Paris Paralympics Live, Archery: Rakesh fights back!

Three 10s from Rakesh. He now leads by two points after End 2. 8 and 9 from Ken allows the world no 1 to pull clear