In the mixed doubles clash between two Indian duos, Nitesh Kumar and Thulasimathi Murugesan clinched victory over Suhas Yathiraj and Palak Kohli in the group stage of the mixed doubles SL3-SU5 category.

Indian pair of Nitesh Kumar and Thulasimathu Murugesan progress to next round in the tournament at Paris.

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The Paris 2024 Paralympic Games were officially inaugurated with a grand opening ceremony at the iconic Avenue des Champs-Elysees and then on the Place de la Concorde, marking the beginning of an exciting chapter in Paralympic sports history. 

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SL3 players have moderate impairment on one side of the body, affecting either both legs or the absence of limbs. They experience reduced movement but retain a full range of shots.

SU5 players have significant impairments in their upper limbs.

Opening Ceremony

In a moment of pride for India, para-athletes Sumit Antil and Bhagyashri Jadhav led the Indian contingent, which is the largest ever in the nation’s Paralympic history with 84 athletes in 12 different sports.

Sumit, who won gold in javelin at the Tokyo 2020 Paralympics, had the honour of being the flag bearer, symbolising the nation's hopes for another stellar performance. Alongside him was Bhagyashri, a silver medallist in Shot Put at the Asian Para Games in China, reflecting India's growing strength across multiple disciplines.

This year, India has sent its largest contingent ever to the Paralympics, comprising 84 athletes across various sports, a testament to the country's expanding para-sports ecosystem. The enthusiasm and unity displayed by the team were evident as they marched with pride, representing the aspirations of over a billion Indians.

Devendra Jhajharia, the President of the Paralympic Committee of India (PCI), expressed confidence that India will deliver an outstanding performance by "winning medals every day." (With inputs from Agencies)