The Indian contingent has had a ball at the Paris Paralympics 2024, winning 29 medals thus far – the most in a single edition ever. With the showpiece event entering its final day, there’s still plenty to look out for on Day 11.
For India, one participant, Pooja Ojha, will be in action in the Para canoe discipline in the Women’s Kayak Single 200m – KL1 semis. If qualified, she will partake in the gold medal match.
Besides her, the closing ceremony will be the main highlight of the final day of the Paris Paralympics 2024.
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Meanwhile, India created history at the Para Games in this edition, winning 29 medals, including seven gold, nine silver and 13 bronze. Among all the participants, the standout performers are Sheetal Devi, javelin thrower Sumit Antil, and shooter Avani Lekhara, while India won the most medals in Athletics.
1:30 PM - Para Canoe - Women's Kayak Single 200M - KL1 Semi-finals - Pooja Ojha
2:55 PM - Para Canoe - Women's Kayak Single 200M - KL1 Final A (IF QUALIFIED) - Pooja Ojha
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The Paris Paralympics 2024 closing ceremony will be the perfect ending to the sporting extravaganza in the French Capital city after nearly one-and-a-half months.
When is the Paris Paralympics Closing Ceremony?
The Paris Paralympics 2024 closing ceremony will be held on Sunday (Sep 8) at the Stade de France.
What time the Paris Paralympics Closing Ceremony will begin?
The Paris Paralympics 2024 closing ceremony will begin at 11:30 PM (IST) on September 8.
Who is performing at the Paris Paralympics Closing Ceremony?
Though there is no confirmation of the performers as fans have to wait for the Paris Paralympics closing ceremony to begin to know, earlier reports suggested that jazz pianist Matthew Whitaker, violinist and singer-songwriter Gaelynn Lea, rapper, songwriter, and athlete Garnett Silver-Hall to perform.
(With inputs from agencies)