Tokyo Paralympics - Day 6, August 29 - Sumit Antil wins GOLD - LIVE Updates, Scores, Results, Medal, Blog
Current standings before Yogesh begins his throws
He needs to better the 36m mark to have a chance at a podium finish.
Yogesh Khatuniya in action shortly
The Men's 56 discus thrower Yogesh Khatuniya will in action shortly. He is ranked 7th in the world for the 2021 season, with the best effort of 34.76m this year. But if we go by his personal best of 44.47m, Yogesh is the fourth-best in the field today!
Avani Lekhara starts of well
Shooter Avani Lekhara has started off well in the Women's 10m Air Rifle SH1 qualification round and is currently ranked 6th. She looks in a prime position to enter the final which is scheduled later for today.
Goood Morninggg!
A very warm welcome to all of you as we embark on the Day 6 of the Tokyo Paralympics - a day which could go down as one of the best ever days in the Indian para-sports history, just because of the sheer range of talent India is expected to have in action today in Tokyo.
We have shooter Avani Lekhara, discus throw Yogesh Khatuniya, javelin throwers Devendra Jhajharia, Sandeep Chaudhary, Sumit Antil, Sundar Singh Gurjar, Ajeet Singh - all of whom are some of the top medal contenders in their respective categories.
Fasten your seatbelts, it is going to be a fun ride today!
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