New Delhi: The Indian Paralympic contingent at the Paris 2024 Games is making waves, with athletes turning in remarkable performances. On Friday, India celebrated four new medals, bolstering the countrys high expectations. Among the standout athletes is badminton star Sivarajan Solaimalai, who has captured global attention with his incredible play.SIVARAJAN SOLAIMALAI, YOU DID NOT! 🤯That was lightning-fast reflexes from Indias Para badminton star ⚡ Keep watching more thrilling action LIVE & FREE on #JioCinema! #ParalympicsOnJioCinema #Paralympics #JioCinemaSports #Badminton #Paris2024 pic.twitter.com/m8kuUAgITH— JioCinema (@JioCinema) August 31, 2024During a mens singles SH6 group match against Hong Kongs Man Kai Chu, Solaimalai showcased his exceptional skills, delivering shots that quickly went viral worldwide. A video clip from the match, which features an intense rally between the two players, highlights Solaimalais astonishing agility and precision, earning him widespread admiration.Badminton, #ParisParalympics: WHAT A GET THAT FROM SIVARAJAN SOLAIMALAI IN THE MENS SINGLES SH6 ENCOUNTER AGAINST TOKYO🥈Chu Man Kai!Courtesy: Paralympics Games YT page..👏👏👏 Both Siva & Chu! pic.twitter.com/9Uanuy4wav— Vishank Razdan (@VishankRazdan) August 30, 2024Indias head held highIndias para shuttlers have been on fire at the Paralympics, with many advancing to the next stages of the competition. In the mens SL3 category, Kumar Nitesh dominated his match against Chinas Yang Jianyuan, securing a straight-sets victory with a score of 21-5, 21-11. Similarly, Suhas L Yathiraj impressed in the SL4 category, overcoming Koreas Shin Kyung Hwan in a tightly contested match, finishing with scores of 26-24, 21-14.Unbelievable stuff from Sivarajan Solaimalai 🤯That save was much unreal..........!!! 🤩🇮🇳 pic.twitter.com/bXaPMpKWxM— Suyash (@Freaky63982643) August 30, 2024On the womens side, Thulsimathi Murugesan secured a semifinal spot in the SL3 category after defeating Portugals Beatriz Monterio in straight sets, 21-12, 21-8. Nithya Sre also emerged victorious, beating Chinese Taipeis Cai Yi-Lin with a scoreline of 21-12, 21-19. However, it wasnt all smooth sailing. Mansi Joshi and Manoj Sarkar faced tough opponents and were eliminated after hard-fought matches, while Palak Kohli also battled valiantly before bowing out. As the Games continue, Indias largest-ever Paralympic contingent remains focused on surpassing their historic performance in Tokyo 2020, where they claimed 19 medals.
