Paralympics 2024, India’s schedule on September 2: Sumit Antil in action, medal matches in badminton
Sumit Antil will look to defend his Paralympics crown in men’s javelin throw F64.
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The reigning men’s javelin throw champion and world record holder Sumit Antil will be in action for India at the 2024 Paris Paralympics on Monday.
Competing alongside Antil in men’s javelin F64 will be Sandeep Choudhary and Sandip Sargar. Besides, the 2020 Tokyo Paralympics silver medallist Yogesh Khatuniya will also be in action in men’s discus throw F56, while reigning world champion and world record holder Deepti Jeevanji will start her campaign in women’s 400m T20.
Moreover, India will also have multiple medals up for grabs in badminton with the likes of Nitesh Kumar, Manisha Ramadass, Nithya Sre, Thulasimathi Murugesan all in action.
India's schedule – September 2 (timings in IST)
| Sport | Start Time | Event | Athlete | Medal event |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shooting | 12.30 pm | P3 - Mixed 25m Pistol SH1 Qualification | Nihal Singh, Amir Ahmad Bhat | No |
| Athletics | 1.35 pm | Men's Discus Throw F56 | Yogesh Khatuniya | Yes |
| Badminton | 1.40 pm | Mixed doubles SH6 Bronze | Nithya Sre/Sivarajan Solaimalai | Yes |
| Archery | 8.40 pm | Mixed Team Compound Open Quarter-final | Sheetal Devi/Rakesh Kumar | No |
| Athletics | 10.30 pm | Men's Javelin F64 | Sumit Antil, Sandeep Choudhary, Sandip Sargar | Yes |
| Athletics | 10.34 pm | Women's Discus Throw F54 | Kanchan Lakhani | Yes |
| Athletics | 11.50 pm | Women's 400m T20 Heat 1 | Deepthi Jeevanji | No |
The schedule will be updated as and when more matches are officially confirmed...
