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Day 8 of the Paris Paralympics holds promise for Team India, with several key athletes set to compete across various disciplines. The day begins with Para Shooting, where Sidhartha Basu and another unnamed athlete (whose name is omitted from the article) fell short in the Mixed 50m Rifle Prone SH1 Final. However, India's Para Archery team is poised for a strong finish, with Pooja and Harvinder Singh securing a win in the Mixed Team Recurve Open 1/8 Elimination Match against Amanda Jennings and Taymon Kenton-Smith of Australia.
The focus then shifts to Para Judo, where Kokila faced a tough loss against Akmaral Nauatbek of Kazakhstan in the Women's -48kg J2 Quarterfinals. However, hopes are high for Kapil Parmar, who will compete in the Men's -60kg J1 Quarterfinals against Marcos Dennis Blanco of Venezuela. Simran, a standout in Para Athletics, will be striving for a podium finish in the Women's 100m - T12 Semifinal, with a potential spot in the final if she qualifies.
Adding to the excitement, Ashok will compete in the Men's up to 65kg Final for Para Powerlifting. This is a crucial event, as he aims to secure a medal for India. The day concludes with another Para Athletics event, the Men's Shot Put - F35 Final, where Arvind will be representing India. The schedule for these events is spread throughout the day, starting from 1 PM and going into the evening, with the last event taking place at 11:49 PM. Fans across India are eagerly waiting for updates on their favorite athletes' performances, hoping to see more victories and glory for the nation.
Source: Paris Paralympics 2024 Day 8, September 5: India's Full Schedule