India's Paralympian Cyclists Finish Strong in Time Trials

Indian Paralympians Arshad Shaik and Jyoti Gaderiya placed 11th and 16th in their respective cycling events. Despite their efforts, they finished last in their categories. Both athletes have overcome significant physical challenges due to past accidents and show remarkable resilience as they continue to compete.

Indian cyclists Arshad Shaik and Jyoti Gaderiya finished 11th and 16th in their Paralympic time trial events, held Wednesday.

Gaderiya completed the 5.8km women's C1 individual time trial in 30:00.16, securing the 16th place. Maike Hausberger of Germany won gold with a 21:30.45 finish, while Britain's Frances Brown and Sweden's Anna Beck earned silver and bronze, clocking 21:46.18 and 21:54.71, respectively.

In the men's C2 time trial, Arshad finished with a time of 25:20.11, placing 11th. France's Alexandre Leaute claimed gold at 19:24.25, followed by Belgium's Ewoud Vromant and Australia's Darren Hicks, who clocked 19:26.45 and 19:26.61, respectively. Both Indian athletes have overcome severe physical impairments due to accidents and continue to inspire with their resilience.

(With inputs from agencies.)