Harvinder Singh Makes History in Tokyo Paralympics

Harvinder Singh, a bronze medalist from the Tokyo Games, has become the first Indian archer to reach the Paralympic finals, securing four consecutive wins in the men's recurve open competition. Overcoming a significant deficit, he defeated Mohammad Reza Arab Ameri of Iran 7-3 in the semifinals, ensuring a second successive medal.

In a historic achievement for Indian archery, Tokyo Games bronze-winner Harvinder Singh has emerged as the first Indian to reach the Paralympic finals in the men's recurve open competition. Singh secured his place by winning four consecutive matches on Wednesday.

Displaying extraordinary resilience, Harvinder overturned a 1-3 deficit to prevail over Mohammad Reza Arab Ameri of Iran with a score of 7-3 in the semifinals. His victory guarantees him an unprecedented second successive medal at the Paralympic Games.

Harvinder's journey included a series of impressive victories: he defeated world number nine Hector Julio Ramirez of Colombia in the quarterfinals, ousted Tseng Lung-Hui of Chinese Taipei in the round of 32, and overcame Setiawan Setiawan of Indonesia in the last-16 round despite an early setback.

(With inputs from agencies.)