Day 10 of the Paris Paralympics was action-packed, featuring key events across various sports as the competition neared its conclusion.

Blind Football: In a highly anticipated match, Argentina and France faced off in the final, marking a historic moment as Brazil, the previously undefeated champions, were knocked out. Argentina advanced by defeating Brazil in penalties, while France reached the final after a late win against Colombia. The match was set against the stunning backdrop of the Eiffel Tower, making it a special event for both teams and spectators.

Wheelchair Tennis: Japan’s Tokito Oda made history by becoming the youngest Paralympic wheelchair tennis champion. The 18-year-old beat Great Britain’s Alfie Hewett in an intense match that ended 6-2, 4-6, 7-5. Oda’s emotional victory capped off a stunning Paralympics for the teenager, who had grown up idolizing players like Hewett and Gustavo Fernandez (bronze medalist), both of whom joined him on the podium.

Para Swimming: Multiple finals took place, including the women’s 100m butterfly S8, where Great Britain’s Alice Tai was seeking her third gold, competing against the USA’s Jessica Long. The day also saw Portugal’s Diogo Cancela aiming for his country’s first Paralympic swimming gold in the men’s 100m butterfly S8. The swimming events concluded with the mixed 4x100m freestyle relay, a fitting end to the Para swimming competition.

Para Athletics: India was eagerly following several athletes, including Simran Sharma, who secured a bronze medal in the women’s 200m T12 final. In javelin, Navdeep Singh won gold in the F41 final after a dramatic disqualification of the leading athlete, marking a huge moment for India.

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