Indian para-badminton sensation Nithya Sre added another feather to her cap by securing a bronze medal in the women’s SH6 singles event at the 2024 Paris Paralympics.

The 19-year-old showcased her exceptional skills and determination to defeat Indonesia’s Rina Marlina, a former world champion, by a convincing margin of 21-14, 21-6.

Nithya Sre, who was the top seed in the tournament, dominated the match from start to finish, leaving no doubt about her superiority.

This bronze medal marks a significant milestone in her young career, coming on the heels of a mixed doubles bronze medal loss with partner Solaimalai Sivarajan.

The SH6 category is for athletes with short stature, and Sre’s victory is a testament to her unwavering spirit and dedication to the sport.

Her performance at the Paris Paralympics has further solidified India’s position as a global powerhouse in para-badminton.

Notable achievements included:

• Avani Lekhara: Gold medal in Women’s 10m Air Rifle SH1
• Nitesh Kumar: Gold medal in the Badminton Men’s Singles SL3
• Sumit Antil: Gold in men’s javelin throw F64
• Manish Narwal: Silver medal in Men’s 10m Air Pistol SH1
• Nishad Kumar: Silver medal in the Men’s High Jump T47
• Yogesh Kathuniya: Silver medal in the Men’s Discus Throw F56
• Thulasimathi Murugesan: Silver medal in Badminton Women’s SU5
• Suhas Yathiraj: Silver medal in Men’s Badminton men’s singles SL4
• Mona Agarwal: Bronze medal in Women’s 10m Air Rifle SH1
• Rubina Francis: Bronze medal in Women’s 10m Air Pistol SH1
• Preethi Pal: Bronze medal in Women’s 100m T35
• Preethi Pal: Bronze medal in Women’s 200m T35
• Manisha Ramadass: Bronze medal in Badminton Women’s SU5
• Sheetal Devi and Rakesh Kumar: Bronze medal in Archery Mixed team compound