Paris 2024 Paralympics, September 1 Day 4, Live Updates: Shuttler Nitesh Kumar Assured Of At Least Silver; Suhas Yathiraj Leads In SF vs Sukant Kadam

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

Paris Paralympics Live, Archery: Rakesh trails after End 1!

Rakesh Kumar trails by a point against Indonesia’s Ken Swagumilang. A perfect round from Ken.

Paris Paralympics Live, Archery: World No 1 Rakesh in action!

The wait is over! It’s been a while since an Indian para athlete was in action today. Well, Rakesh Kumar is here. He is taking on Indonesia’s Ken Swagumilang in the Men’s Compound Open 1/18 elimination round.

Paris Paralympics Live, Archery: Rakesh Kumar in action up next!

Rakesh Kumar’s pre-quarterfinals match will start soon. Just a reminder, he will be taking on Indonesia’s Ken Swagumilang in the Men’s Compound Open event.

Paris Paralympics Live: Archery action coming up!

India’s Rakesh Kumar will be in action against Ken Swagumilang of Indonesia in Men’s Individual Compounds Open 1/8 elimination round. A place in the quarters is up for grabs for Rakesh

Paris Paralympics Live, Badminton: Nithya advances into semis!

Indian shuttler Nithya Sre Sumathy Sivan enters women’s singles SH6 semifinals with 21-4 21-7 win over Poland’s Oliwia Szmigiel. She is one win away from assuring a medal for India.

Paris Paralympics Live, Badminton: Nithya closes in on semis birth!

Nithya with foot in the semi-finals. Just like the first game, it’s one way traffic in the second as well. The polish shuttler has not been able to ask questions to her. Too easy

Paris Paralympics Live, Badminton: Nithya on the charge!

India’s Shuttler Nithya Sre Sumathy Sivan takes the first set 21-4 against Oliwia Szmigiel of Poland in the first game women’s singles SH6 quarterfinal. 

Paris Paralympics Live, Badminton: Nithya in the lead!

Shuttler Nithya Sre Sumathy Sivan has a comfortable lead over Oliwia in the first game women’s singles SH6 quarterfinal. 

Paris Paralympics Live, Badminton: Nithya in action!

Shuttler Nithya Sre Sumathy Sivan will be in action soon. She will take on Oliwia Szmigiel in women’s singles SH6 quarterfinal

Paris Paralympics Live: India Assured Of A Badminton Medal

Meanwhile, India are assured of a second medal in badminton with Manisha Ramadass setting up a women’s singles SU5 semifinals duel with compatriot Thulasimathi Murugesan.

Paralympics 2024 Day 4, Live Updates: Ravi Finishes 5th, Out Of Medal Contention

A 10.00m throw from Ravi concludes his event. He can’t finish higher than 5th spot. Hence, out of the medal spots. 

Paralympics 2024 Day 4, Live Updates: Ravi Drops Down To 5th

Only 9.83 from Ravi in the 5th attempt and that takes him to No. 5 spot in the standings. 

Paralympics 2024 Day 4, Live Updates: Sriharsha Fails To Enter Shooting Final

India’s Sriharsha Ramakrishna Devaraddi finishes 26th with a cumulative score of 10.503. He is out of the final as only the top 8 go through. 

Paralympics 2024 Day 4, Live Updates: Foul By Ravi In 3rd Attepmt

Ravi fails to control himself and steps out of the circle in his third attempt. Hence, a foul throw.

Paralympics 2024 Day 4, Live Updates: Ravi With Another Personal Best

Ravi betters his throw again, lodges a distance of 10.63 meters this time. But, remains 4th.

Paralympics 2024 Day 4, Live Updates: Ravi’s Personal Best Takes Him 4th

Ravi improves his throw in the second attempt, bettering his Personal Best by throwing 10.49. But, he is no longer in the medal spots, dropping down to 4th.