The 2024 Paris Paralympics continue to captivate audiences with extraordinary performances from athletes around the globe. Mexico has made significant strides in the medal count, securing four medals, including three bronze medals in a single day. Juan Diego García clinched bronze in the 70kg para taekwondo event, defeating Japan’s Shunsuke Kudo 5-3 in a thrilling match. Ángel Camacho secured another bronze in the 100m freestyle S4 swimming event with a time of 1:22.32, setting a new record for the Americas. Rosa María Guerrero added to Mexico’s tally with a bronze in the F55 discus throw, overcoming challenging weather conditions.Brazil has also excelled in the Games, amassing an impressive 10 medals in a single day, including five in athletics. Júlio César Agripino claimed gold in the 5,000m T11 event, setting a new world record. Petrúcio Ferreira secured his third consecutive gold in the 100m T47 event, cementing his status as a triple Paralympic champion.Colombia’s Nelson Crispín continued his country’s success by winning silver in the 200m combined SM6 swimming event. Crispín’s time of 2:38.04 set a new record for the Americas, marking his eighth Paralympic medal and making him Colombia’s most decorated Paralympic athlete.In a remarkable display of resilience, India’s Avani Lekhara, 22, made history by becoming the first Indian to win successive Paralympic gold medals. Lekhara broke her own Paralympic record in the women’s 10m air rifle SH1 shooting competition with a score of 249.7, despite having undergone gall bladder surgery just months before the Games.The Paralympics continue to inspire, showcasing the extraordinary abilities and determination of athletes from around the world. As the Games progress, we can expect more record-breaking performances and inspiring stories of triumph over adversity.
Key points
- Mexico wins three bronze medals in a single day at the Paris Paralympics.
- Brazil secures 10 medals, including five in athletics, with multiple world records.
- India’s Avani Lekhara overcomes recent surgery to win her second consecutive Paralympic gold in shooting.
