On the fourth day of the Paris Paralympics, India secured two more medals in the track & field as well as badminton events. Preeti Pal made history as the first Indian woman track and field athlete to win two medals at the Paralympic Games, while high jumper Nishad Kumar clinched his second successive silver. Despite a heartbreak for para archer Rakesh Kumar, para shuttlers Suhas Yathiraj and Manisha Ramadass assured India of at least two more medals. Additionally, shooter Avani Lekhara missed out on adding another medal to her tally, but badminton player Nitesh Kumar inched closer to India's maiden gold at the Paralympics.
Preeti Pal, a 23-year-old sprinter from Uttar Pradesh, created a personal best timing of 14.21 seconds in the Women's 100m - T35 Final at the Paris Paralympics to clinch the bronze medal. Preeti, who was born with physical challenges, has had to overcome several obstacles to reach this stage, including multiple treatments and wearing callipers for eight years. However, her passion for para-sports and mentorship from Paralympian Fathima Khatoon has motivated her to become the first Indian to win a medal in track events at the Paralympic Games.
Union Minister Jitendra Singh has requested UPSC Chairperson Preeti Sudan to withdraw the advertisement for lateral entry to 45 government posts, citing the need for "rightful representation" of marginalized communities in the government services. This decision comes after objections raised by the Opposition and key NDA allies JD(U) and LJP. Despite the government's reliance on a 1978 instruction to conclude that lateral entry does not require reservation for SC/ST/OBC candidates, the issue of reservation has been sidelined, causing concerns about fair representation for these communities.
Former Union Health Secretary Preeti Sudan will take over as the new UPSC chairperson starting Thursday. She will replace Manoj Soni and will hold the position until April 2025. Sudan, a retired IAS officer of the 1983 batch, has previously held key roles in various ministries and initiated significant flagship programmes. She has also served as a consultant with the World Bank and has been part of several global health initiatives.
Take a look at the highlights and updates from the fourth day of the Paris Olympics as Indian athletes continue to bring glory to the nation. Manu Bhaker and Sarabjot Singh secured a bronze medal in the 10m Air Pistol Mixed Team event, while Bhajan Kaur advanced to the pre-quarterfinals in Archery. However, it was a challenging day for Indian boxers as both Jaismine Lamboria and Preeti Pawar suffered significant defeats in their respective weight categories.
In a disappointing day for Indian boxing, several top boxers, including Preeti and Amit Panghal, suffered painful defeats in their respective pre-quarterfinal bouts at the Paris Olympics 2024. Despite showing a strong display, Preeti fell short against Yeni Marcela Arias Colombia, while Amit Panghal's campaign was cut short by Zambia's Patrick Chinyemba. This comes as a major upset for India, as both Preeti and Amit were expected to go far in the boxing events.
On Day 4 of the Paris Olympics 2024, India's Manu Bhaker and Sarabjot Singh captured a bronze medal in the 10m air pistol mixed team event, making Bhaker the first athlete from independent India to win two medals in a single Olympics edition. In boxing, Amit Panghal and Jaismine Lamboria faced defeats, while Preeti Pawar is set to compete later. In rowing, Balraj Panwar finished 5th in the men's single sculls quarterfinal. The Indian men's hockey team also secured a 2-0 victory over Ireland and advanced to the quarter-finals. Additionally, an Indian archer triumphed over Adam Li from the Czech Republic in the men's 1/32 elimination round and qualified for the Round of 16. Stay updated on all the action on Day 4 of the Paris Olympics 2024 with our live updates.
As the 2024 Paris Olympics boxing events continue, Indian boxer Amit Panghal and Preeti Pawar are making their mark in the ring. Panghal, who won silver in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, is determined to take home the gold this time. Meanwhile, Pawar has already secured her spot in the Round of 16 and will be aiming for a victory against her opponent, Yeni Marcela Arias Castaneda. Will both Indian boxers come out on top? Stay tuned for Sportstar's LIVE coverage for all the updates.
The Day 1 of Paris 2024 Olympic games saw Indian shooters struggle to make it through to the medal rounds. Rifle shooter Ramita Jindal-Arjun Babuta and pistol shooter Sarabjot Singh came close to qualifying but missed out by just one point. On the other hand, Indian men's hockey team faces a tough opening match against New Zealand and badminton players Lakshya Sen, Satwik-Chirag, and Ashwini-Tanisha will also be in action. Women's boxer Preeti will start her campaign against Vietnam's Thi Kim Ah Vo while Indian rower Balraj Panwar will compete in the men's single sculls heats. Moreover, India's Harmeet Desai in table tennis and Rohan Bopanna-Sriram Balaji in tennis will also be in action, making it an eventful day for Indian athletes at Paris Olympics.
India's hopes for boxing medals in the Paris Games lie heavily on the performance of its women pugilists, says Vijender Singh, the country's only male Olympic boxing medalist. The squad, led by Nikhat Zareen, is poised for success with at least two podium finishes predicted by Singh. The women's team, consisting of Zareen, Preeti Pawar, Jaismine Lamboria, and Lovlina Borgohain, has shown immense potential while the male boxers, including Amit Panghal and Nishant Dew, have had a modest showing. Singh, in an exclusive interview with PTI, expressed his confidence in the women's team and hopes for a gold medal.