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India's para cycling schedule for Paris Paralympics 2024: Dates, IST timings, and venues

India's para cycling schedule for Paris Paralympics 2024: Dates, IST timings, and venues

TOI Sports Desk / TIMESOFINDIA.COM / Aug 30, 2024, 15:24 IST

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The Paris Paralympics 2024 will host para cycling events at Clichy-sous-Bois, Seine-Saint-Denis. Indian athletes Arshad Shaikh and Jyoti Gaderiya will compete in the C2 and C1 categories, respectively. Their participation signifies dedication and resilience, serving as an inspiration for many facing similar challenges.

India's para cycling schedule for Paris Paralympics 2024: Dates, IST timings, and venues

Jyoti Gaderiya (AP Photo)

NEW DELHI: The para cycling events at the Paris Paralympics 2024 will take place at the Clichy-sous-Bois venue in Seine-Saint-Denis. This location has been carefully selected to showcase the thrilling and fiercely competitive para cycling competitions, which have been an integral part of the Paralympic Programme since their debut at the New York-Stoke Mandeville Games in 1984.
India will be represented by two exceptional athletes in the para cycling events at the Paris Paralympics 2024. Arshad Shaikh, an experienced cyclist, will compete in the C2 category, while Jyoti Gaderiya, a promising young talent, will participate in the C1 category.
The 'C' in these categories denotes cycle, and the accompanying number reflects the severity of the impairment, with C1 indicating the most severe and C5 the least.
Shaikh and Gaderiya have been diligently preparing for this prestigious event, determined to perform at their best on the global stage. Their impressive track records in national and international competitions have earned them a spot in the Paris Paralympics 2024, a testament to their exceptional skills, unwavering commitment, and resilience.

Since its inclusion in the Paralympic Programme in 1984, para cycling has experienced significant growth and gained worldwide recognition. The sport continues to attract athletes from various countries who have overcome physical challenges to pursue their love for cycling.
The Paris Paralympics 2024 is set to be a thrilling showcase of the remarkable abilities and determination of para cyclists from around the world.

As Arshad Shaikh and Jyoti Gaderiya prepare for the Paris Paralympics 2024, they carry the hopes and dreams of an entire nation. Their participation in the event is not only a personal triumph but also a beacon of inspiration for countless individuals facing similar challenges.
Through their performances, they will exemplify the power of perseverance, hard work, and an indomitable spirit in conquering any obstacle and achieving excellence.
Road Events

Men’s C2 Individual Time Trial: Arshad Shaikh
Men’s C1-3 Road Race: Arshad Shaikh
Women’s C1-3 Individual Time Trial: Jyoti Gaderiya
Women’s C1-3 Road Race: Jyoti Gaderiya

Track Events

Men’s C1-3 1000m Time Trial: Arshad Shaikh
Men’s C2 3000m Individual Pursuit: Arshad Shaikh
Women’s C1-3 500m Time Trial: Jyoti Gaderiya
Women’s C1-3 3000m Individual Pursuit: Jyoti Gaderiya

Paris Paralympics Para cycling track schedule:
August 29

16:25 - Women’s C1-3 3000m Individual Pursuit Qualifying
19:54 - Women’s C1-3 3000m Individual Pursuit Final - Bronze **
20:11 - Women’s C1-3 3000m Individual Pursuit - Gold **

August 30

16:24 - Men’s C2 3000m Individual Pursuit Qualifying
19:11 - Men’s C2 3000m Individual Pursuit Final - Bronze **
19:19 - Men’s C2 3000m Individual Pursuit Final - Gold **

August 31

13:30 - Women’s C1-3 500m Time Trial Qualifying
13:49 - Men’s C1-3 1000m Time Trial - Qualifying
17:05 - Women’s C1-3 500m Time Trial Final **
17:32 - Men’s C1-3 1000m Time Trial - Final **

Paris Paralympic para road cycling schedule:
September 4

11:30 - Men’s C2 Individual Time Trial
11:30 - Women’s C1-3 Individual Time Trial

September 7

13:00 - Women’s C1-3 Road Race
13:00 - Men’s C1-3 Road Race

** denotes subject to qualification

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