As India heads to the business end of the Paris Paralympics 2024, Indian athletes will begin with para cycling road events finals. While Arshad Shaik will represent India in the men's C1-3 road race, Jyoti Gaderiya will compete in the women's C1-3 road race.
Both events offer a chance for India to secure podium finishes.
Later, the spotlight shifts to para canoe with Yash Kumar competing in the men’s kayak single 200m KL1 semi-finals.
Indian hopes will also ride on Prachi Yadav, who will take part in the Women’s Va’a Single 200m VL2 semi-finals.
Additionally, in para swimming, Suyash Narayan Jadhav will aim for qualification as he competes in the Men's 50m Butterfly S7 heats.
Later in the evening, there is a lot of action in athletics with reigning world champion 200m T12 sprinter Simran taking to the track at the Stade de France.
As the 2024 Paralympics approach their final days, India's athletes will be eager to seize every opportunity to add to the nation's medal tally.
India's schedule – September 7 (timings in IST)
| Sport | Start Time | Event | Athlete | Medal event |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cycling | 1:00 pm | Men's C-1 Road Race | Arshad Shaik | Yes |
| Cycling | 1:05 pm | Women's C-1 Road Race | Jyoti Gaderia | Yes |
| Canoe* | 1:30 pm | Men's Kayak Single KL-1 200m semi-final | Yash Kumar | No |
| Swimming* | 1:55 pm | Men's 50m butterfly S7 Heats | Suyash Jadhav | No |
| Canoe* | 1:58 pm | Women's Va'a Single 200m VL2 Heats | Prachi Yadav | No |
| Athletics | 10:30 pm | Men's javelin throw F41 final | Navdeep | Yes |
| Athletics | 11:04 pm | Women's 200m T12 final | Simran | Yes |
| Athletics | 12:30 am | Men's 400m T47 final | Dilip Mahadu Gavit |
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