Thu Sep 05 14:57:00 UTC 2024: – Kapil Parmar became the first Indian to win a medal in para-judo at the Paris Paralympic 2024, winning a bronze in the men’s J1-60 kg category
– He defeated Elielton Oliveira 10-0 in the bronze medal match with a brilliant ippon
– Parmar had also won silver at the Asian Games 2022 in the same category
– The J1 class in para judo is for athletes with little to no visual activity, with red circles indicating they may need guided support
– India’s medal tally at the Paris Paralympics 2024 is now 25, with five gold, nine silver, and 11 bronze medals

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