News for Paralympics 2024 after Day 3
Date: August 31, 2024, 11:01 AM GMT
Executive summary: The 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris are underway, with athletes from around the world competing in a variety of sports. Avani Lekhara has made history by becoming the first Indian woman to win two gold medals at the Paralympics, and Zakia Khudadadi has become the first member of the Paralympic Refugee Team to win a medal. The Games have also been marked by several inspiring stories, including that of Jordan White, Team USA’s youngest athlete, and Morteza Mehrzadselakjani, the tallest Paralympian in history.
Top News
Avani Lekhara Wins India’s First Gold in Women’s 10m Air Rifle Shooting
Avani Lekhara won her second gold medal in the women’s 10m Air Rifle Standing SH1 shooting event, defending her crown. This makes her the first Indian woman to win two gold medals at the Paralympics.
The Hindu (1 day ago), Olympics (23 hours ago), India Today (1 day ago), NDTV Sports (8 hours ago), Reddit (11h ago)
Paris Paralympics 2024: Avani Lekhara becomes first Indian woman to win two gold medals at Paralympics
Avani Lekhara has defended her Paralympic title in the women’s 10m Air Rifle Standing SH1 shooting event.
Olympics (23 hours ago)
Afghan taekwondo athlete makes history by winning first medal for the Refugee Paralympic Team
Zakia Khudadadi has made history at the Paris 2024 Paralympics by becoming the first athlete from the Refugee Paralympic Team to win a medal.
PBS (20 hours ago), BBC (16 hours ago)
Paris Paralympics 2024, Day 3 LIVE Updates: Mandeep Kaur Enters Badminton Quarters; Shooters, Cyclists Let Down
Mandeep Kaur entered the badminton quarterfinals, but other Indian athletes, including shooters and cyclists, were unable to secure medals.
NDTV Sports (2 hours ago)
Paralympics 2024: How do athletes” classifications work to keep the games fair?
The classification system for the Paralympic Games is designed to ensure a fair and level playing field for all athletes.
Le Monde (16 hours ago)
Medal Count
- As of August 31, 2024, the top three countries in the medal count are:
- China: 12 gold, 8 silver, 6 bronze
- Great Britain: 12 gold, 8 silver, 6 bronze
- Ukraine: 9 gold, 4 silver, 4 bronze
Inspiring Stories
Jordan White: Team USA’s youngest athlete relishing chance to compete at Paris 2024 Paralympic Games
Jordan White is Team USA’s youngest athlete at the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games. The 14-year-old swimmer is competing in the S9 100m butterfly, S9 100m backstroke, and S9 100m freestyle.
Olympics (2 hours ago)
Morteza Mehrzadselakjani, the tallest Paralympian in history, goes for his third gold medal at 2024 Paris Paralympics
Morteza Mehrzadselakjani is the tallest Paralympian in history, standing at 8 feet and 1 inch tall. He is competing in sitting volleyball and is aiming for his third gold medal.
CNN (1 day ago), Olympics (18 hours ago), Yardbarker (4 hours ago)
Archer Jodie Grinham Reveals She’s Competing in the 2024 Paralympics 7 Months Pregnant: ‘I Know I Can Do More’
Jodie Grinham, a Paralympian archer, is competing in the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris while seven months pregnant.
People (14 hours ago)
Key Highlights from Day 2 of the Games
Maisie Summers-Newton overcomes nerves to retain Paralympic medley title
Maisie Summers-Newton, a British swimmer, retained her Paralympic title in the women’s 200m medley SM6.
The Guardian (13 hours ago)
Paris 2024 Paralympics | Para swimming: Hector Denayer runner-up in the SB9 100 m breaststroke, bronze in the S13 100 m backstroke for Alex Portal
Hector Denayer, a Belgian swimmer, finished second in the SB9 100m breaststroke, while Alex Portal, a French swimmer, won bronze in the S13 100m backstroke.
Olympics (18 hours ago)
Paris Paralympics 2024: Great Britain win four golds on day two
Great Britain had a successful day at the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games, winning four gold medals.
BBC (23 hours ago)
2024 Paralympics: China and Great Britain Tied At The Top Of The Medal Table After Day 2
China and Great Britain are tied at the top of the medal table after two days of competition at the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games.
SwimSwam (13 hours ago)
Accessibility in Paris
Paris Is Utopia for Paralympians Until They Leave the Athletes’ Village
The city of Paris has made significant efforts to make its venues and accommodations accessible for athletes competing in the Paralympic Games. However, the rest of the city remains difficult to navigate for people with disabilities.
The New York Times (1 day ago)
Other News
Paralympics 2024 LIVE: Great Britain go for gold in swimming and track
Great Britain is looking to add to its medal haul on day three of the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games, with athletes competing in swimming and track.
The Independent (15 hours ago)
For Ukrainian soldiers, Paralympics are a break from combat, not an escape
Dmytro Melnyk and Yevhenii Korinets, two Ukrainian soldiers who are competing in sitting volleyball at the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games, see the Games as a break from combat, not an escape.
Washington Post (6 hours ago)
Team USA keeps Olympic training center, other facilities open for Paralympians for the first time
For the first time, the United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee is making its training facilities available to Paralympians, giving them the same advantage that Olympians have long had.
AP News (1 day ago)
Videos
Paralympics 2024 – 10 Things You Need To Know!
A video overview of the 2024 Paralympic Games, including key information about the location, dates, and how to watch.
YouTube (4:41) (7 hours ago)
Gia Pergolini wins FIRST AMERICAN GOLD of Paris Paralympics | NBC Sports
Gia Pergolini wins the first American gold medal at the Paris Paralympics.
YouTube (3:54) (15 hours ago)
India wins four medals on second day of Paris Paralympics 2024
India won four medals on the second day of the Paris Paralympics 2024.
YouTube (1:28) (18 hours ago)
Team USA goalball taken down by defending gold medalists in Paralympic opener | NBC Sports
The Team USA goalball team lost its Paralympic opener to the defending gold medalists.
YouTube (4:10) (18 hours ago)
Best of the day: Must-see moments from Day 2 at the Paralympics | NBC Sports
A highlight reel of the best moments from Day 2 of the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games.
YouTube (1:57) (13 hours ago)
Paralympic breakdancing at PARIS Olympics 2024
Ill Abilities, a breakdance crew of disabled breakers, opened the breakdancing competition at the Paris Olympics.
Reddit (12h ago)
Avani Lekhara becomes first Indian to win consecutive golds
Avani Lekhara has become the first Indian to win consecutive gold medals at the Paralympics.
Reddit (8h ago)
India in Paralympics 2024 : r/olympics
Discussion thread about India’s performance at the 2024 Paralympics.
Reddit (11h ago)
Ukraine Wins Ninth Medal at the 2024 Paralympic Games …
Ukraine has won its ninth medal at the 2024 Paralympic Games in Table Tennis.
Reddit (6h ago)
Manish Narwal wins India’s fourth medal at the Paris …
Manish Narwal has won India’s fourth medal at the Paris Paralympics 2024.
Reddit (11h ago)
NBC has the recorded world feed, without commentaries …
NBC is broadcasting the recorded world feed of the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games’ opening ceremony, without commentaries and commercials.
Reddit (10h ago)
India at Paralympics 2024: Day 3 : r/indiansports
Discussion thread about India’s performance on day three of the 2024 Paralympic Games.
Reddit (10h ago)
Ugo Didier (bilateral clubfoot) takes gold in 2024 Paralympics
Ugo Didier, a Paralympic athlete with bilateral clubfoot, has won gold at the 2024 Paralympic Games.
Reddit (11h ago)
