Paralympics: Parenzan wins table tennis gold

Matteo Parenzan won the S6 table tennis men’s singles at the 2024 Paris Paralympics to claim Italy’s 18th gold medal of the Games on Friday.

After beating the reigning champion Ian Seidenfeld in the semi-finals on Thursday, the 21-year-old overcame Thailand’s Rungroj Thainiyom three sets to nil (11-6, 11-6, 11-5) in the final.

Sports Minister Andrea Abodi was among the spectators at the South Paris Arena.

Source: Ansa News Agency