Australian and British wheelchair rugby teams clashed in a fierce battle for the bronze medal, with Australia gaining a slight edge at 39-37 with three minutes remaining. However, GB quickly bounced back to tie the score at 34-34 by the end of the third quarter. With some sloppy moments from GB, Australia took advantage to take a 34-32 lead. The teams continued trading points aggressively, reaching a 31-31 tie.
In badminton, Nigerian athlete Mariam Eniola Bolaji made history by becoming the first African to win a badminton medal at the Olympics or Paralympics. She secured a bronze medal in the women’s singles SL3 event.
In the equestrian competition, ParalympicsGB dismissed concerns about horse treatment following a recent whipping scandal. Dressage events were set to begin with GB riders Natasha Baker, Mari Durward-Akhurst, and Georgia Wilson participating.
Other notable performances included Valentina Petrillo qualifying for the semi-finals in the T12 400m, and British athlete Dave Ellis winning gold in the men’s PTVI triathlon. ParalympicsGB team is gearing up for more events, including finals in badminton where Dan Bethell and Krysten Coombs are competing.
As the action-packed schedule continues in Paris, all eyes are on athletes like Jonnie Peacock aiming for a hat-trick of 100m gold medals. The competitive spirit and impressive performances are keeping audiences on edge as the Paralympics unfolds.
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