Indian para-badminton star Suhas Yathiraj secured a silver medal at the Paris Paralympics, falling short of gold for the second consecutive time.

In a rematch of the Tokyo 2020 final, Yathiraj faced Lucas Mazur of France in the men’s singles SL4 category.

Despite a valiant effort, Suhas Yathiraj was outplayed by Mazur, losing in straight sets 9-21, 13-21.

Yathiraj’s silver medal is a testament to his exceptional talent and dedication. His consistent performance at the highest level of para-badminton has made him a household name in India.

India had a successful campaign at the Paris Paralympics, with several other athletes winning medals. Notable achievements include:

• Avani Lekhara: Gold medal in Women’s 10m Air Rifle SH1
• Nitesh Kumar: Gold medal in the Badminton Men’s Singles SL3 category
• 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 category
• 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 category
• Sheetal Devi and Rakesh Kumar: Bronze medal in Archery Mixed team compound