Paris 2024 Paralympic Games: Highlights from August 30

Victories on the Track and in Taekwondo

The Paris 2024 Paralympic Games continued on August 30th with exciting victories on the track and in taekwondo.

Brazil's Petrucio Ferreira Dos Santos Triumphs in Athletics

Brazilian sprinter Petrucio Ferreira Dos Santos claimed gold in the men's 100m T47 event, setting a new Paralympic record of 10.53 seconds.

Dos Santos' victory marks Brazil's first gold medal in athletics at the 2024 Paralympic Games.

Nepal's Palesha Goverdhan Makes History in Taekwondo

Nepalese taekwondo athlete Palesha Goverdhan created history by winning Nepal's first-ever Paralympic gold medal.

Goverdhan defeated Uzbekistan's Guljonoy Naimova in the women's 58kg K44 final, securing a historic triumph for her country.