Sivarajan-Nithya suffer loss in mixed doubles badminton semis

In the semifinals of mixed doubles badminton SH6 category, the Indian pair of Sivarajan Solaimalai and Nithya Sre suffered a loss to US’ M Krajewski and J Simon at the ongoing Paris Paralympics.

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The Indian pair lost by 2117, 14-21, 13-21 on Sunday.

Indian para-athlete Praveen failed to secure a podium position in the men’s javelin throw F57 final at the ongoing Paris Paralympics.

With the best throw of 42.12 m, Praveen finished eighth. Praveen’s best throw came in his fourth attempt.

Meanwhile, Uzbekistan’s Y Odilov (50.32 m), Turkey’s M Khalvandi (49.97 m) and Brazil’s Lins Nobre CV (49.46m) took the podium spots.

India has secured a total of five medals at the ongoing Paris Paralympics, with one gold medal, a silver, and three bronze medals.