Nepal’s first Paralympic medallist returns home to hero’s welcome
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Nepal’s first Paralympic medallist returns home to hero’s welcome

Al Jazeera  

Nepal gave its first Paralympic medallist a hero’s welcome as cheering crowds turned out for taekwondo player Palesha Goverdhan’s return home from Paris. Goverdhan said it had been a “long wait” for Nepal to win a medal. Goverdhan, who is studying architectural engineering in China, won bronze in the women’s K44-57kg para taekwondo category, beating Serbia’s Marija Micev 15-8. Goverdhan finished fifth at the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games and said in interviews before Paris she was “aiming for gold”.

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Paris Paralympics 2024: Top heartwarming moments at the Para Games
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Paris Paralympics 2024: Top heartwarming moments at the Para Games

The Hindu  

The Paris Paralympics 2024 came to a close on September 8 after a thrilling 11 days of competitions which saw records broken until the very last day of the Games. | Photo Credit: Getty Images At the age of 17 years 7 months 23 days, Sheetal Devi became the youngest Indian medallist in the history of Paralympics after she won …

Paris Paralympics 2024: Sharad, Mariyappan win silver, bronze medals in men's high jump
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Paris Paralympics 2024: Sharad, Mariyappan win silver, bronze medals in men's high jump

Firstpost  

With his bronze medal, Mariyappan Thangavelu became India’s first para-athlete to clinch medals in three consecutive Paralympic Games. India’s Sharad Kumar and Mariyappan Thangavelu won silver and bronze respectively in the men’s high jump T63 final at the 2024 Paris Paralympics on Tuesday. Paris Paralympics 2024: News | Medal Tally | India Schedule USA’s Ezra Frech won gold with a …

Zakia Khudadadi: Afghan taekwondo para-athlete makes history with first medal for the Refugee Paralympic Team
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Zakia Khudadadi: Afghan taekwondo para-athlete makes history with first medal for the Refugee Paralympic Team

The Independent  

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Paris 2024 Paralympics: From Sumit Antil to Sheetal Devi, top 10 Indians to watch out for
3 months, 4 weeks ago

Paris 2024 Paralympics: From Sumit Antil to Sheetal Devi, top 10 Indians to watch out for

The Hindu  

The Paris 2024 Paralympics will be underway on August 28, 2024, with India sending its highest-ever contingent of 84 para-athletes. | Photo Credit: Getty Images Undoubtedly India’s biggest medal hope in the Paris Paralympics, Sumit Antil will want to continue the momentum from the Tokyo Paralympics, where he won the gold medal in the men’s javelin throw F64 category. He …

World Para Athletics C’ships 2024: India awarded silver, bronze in F46 javelin after winning protest
6 months, 4 weeks ago

World Para Athletics C’ships 2024: India awarded silver, bronze in F46 javelin after winning protest

The Hindu  

India were awarded the silver and bronze in men’s javelin throw F46 event after winning protest against second-place finisher Dinesh Priyantha Herath of Sri Lanka at World Para Athletics Championships here. Rinku Hooda and Ajeet Singh on Friday finished third and fourth respectively in the men’s F46 javelin throw final but the result was put on hold after India lodged …

World Para Taekwondo: Aruna aims for gold at Istanbul meet
3 years ago

World Para Taekwondo: Aruna aims for gold at Istanbul meet

The Hindu  

A 10-member Indian Taekwondo contingent left on Wednesday for the World Para-Taekwondo Championship in Istanbul with Aruna Tanwar being the best bet for a podium finish. The World Para-Taekwondo Championship is being organised by the Turkish Taekwondo Federation under the Aegis of World Taekwondo starting Wednesday till December 13. "My experience at the Paralympics was crucial for the upcoming World …

After record-setting Tokyo 2020, PCI aims for 25 medals, including 10 golds, at Paris 2024
3 years, 3 months ago

After record-setting Tokyo 2020, PCI aims for 25 medals, including 10 golds, at Paris 2024

Firstpost  

India’s Paralympians returned from Tokyo 2020 with an unprecedented medal haul of five golds, eight silver and six bronze medals. The Indian para-athletes returned from Tokyo Paralympics after an unprecedented medal haul of five gold, eight silver and six bronze. And Accessibility for All is what Svayam strives for.” Reward for Paralympians Meanwhile, the Union Social Justice and Empowerment Ministry …

Indian athletes in Paralympics thank Modi govt for getting support
3 years, 3 months ago

Indian athletes in Paralympics thank Modi govt for getting support

Op India  

In Tokyo Paralympics, India created history as the athletes won 19 medals in total. Sharad Kumar, who won a bronze medal in the High Jump T63 event at the Tokyo Games, revealed that even athletes from the USA complimented the efforts the Indian government has made to provide support to para-athletes. I had told him to get gold as I …

Sports Minister felicitates Mariyappan on winning silver in Tokyo Paralympics
3 years, 3 months ago

Sports Minister felicitates Mariyappan on winning silver in Tokyo Paralympics

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Sports Minister Anurag Thakur on Saturday felicitated Tokyo Paralympics silver medallist high jumper Mariyappan Thangavelu, who was disappointed at not winning a gold. Mariyappan, who won a gold in 2016 Rio Paralympics, bagged a silver this time around in T42 category with a best jump of 1.86m. Mariyappan, on his part, said: "I had expected to win a …

Narwal and Adhana receive praises for podium finishes at the 2020 Tokyo Paralympics
3 years, 3 months ago

Narwal and Adhana receive praises for podium finishes at the 2020 Tokyo Paralympics

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Indian sporting fraternity on Saturday hailed shooters Manish Narwal and Singhraj Adhana's 1-2 finish at the Paralympics, terming the feat as "stuff of dreams", with President Ram Nath Kovind and Prime Minister Narendra Modi also lauding the duo for bringing glory to the country. — President of India September 4, 2021 PM Modi said Narwal winning the gold …

Outstanding Performance: PM Modi Lauds Archer Harvinder Singh for Winning Bronze, India's First Archery Medal in Paralympics
3 years, 3 months ago

Outstanding Performance: PM Modi Lauds Archer Harvinder Singh for Winning Bronze, India's First Archery Medal in Paralympics

News 18  

Harvinder Singh on Friday notched up India’s first ever archery medal in the Paralympics, holding his nerves to down Kim Min Su of Korea in a thrilling shoot-off for the men’s individual recurve bronze in the ongoing Games here. World No.23 Singh was the first athlete from India to win a gold medal at a major para competition in the …

President, PM lead nation in congratulating Indian Paralympic stars for their stellar show in Tokyo
3 years, 3 months ago

President, PM lead nation in congratulating Indian Paralympic stars for their stellar show in Tokyo

The Hindu  

President of India Ram Nath Kovind and Prime Minister Narendra Modi led the political brass of the country in congratulating the Indian Paralympic athletes, who made the nation proud with their rich haul of medals at the Tokyo Games on Monday. Two-time gold-winning javelin throw veteran Devendra Jhajharia clinched a stupendous third Paralympic medal, a silver this time, while discus …

Tokyo Paralympics: Avani Lekhara wins gold in women’s 10m AR Standing SH1
3 years, 3 months ago

Tokyo Paralympics: Avani Lekhara wins gold in women’s 10m AR Standing SH1

Op India  

Indian para athlete Avani Lekhara today won the gold medal in women’s 10 metre AR Standing SH1. Tokyo Paralympics: India's Avani Lekhara wins Gold Medal in women's 10m AR Standing SH1 Final https://t.co/YnKA7gN5HY pic.twitter.com/3Yb5KzWf2A — ANI August 30, 2021 This is the fourth medal for India at Tokyo Paralympics so far. — Narendra Modi August 30, 2021 Lekhara, a resident …

Tokyo Paralympics 2020: Bhavina Patel wins historic silver medal in maiden Games
3 years, 3 months ago

Tokyo Paralympics 2020: Bhavina Patel wins historic silver medal in maiden Games

Firstpost  

The 34-year-old Patel’s impressive run at the Games ended with a 7-11, 5-11, 6-11 loss to World No 1 Zhou in the women’s singles summit clash. Tokyo: Indian table tennis player Bhavina Patel signed off with a historic silver medal in her maiden Paralymic Games after going down 0-3 to World No 1 Chinese paddler Ying Zhou in the women’s …

Paddler Bhavina Patel wins historic silver at Tokyo Paralympics
3 years, 3 months ago

Paddler Bhavina Patel wins historic silver at Tokyo Paralympics

Deccan Chronicle  

Tokyo: Bhavinaben Patel on Sunday became only the second Indian woman to win a medal at the Paralympics after she signed off with a historic silver following a 0-3 loss to world number one Chinese paddler Ying Zhou in the women's singles table tennis class 4 final here. The 34-year-old Patel's impressive run at the Games ended with a fighting …

Tokyo Paralympics 2020: Bhavinaben Patel wins silver to open India's medal tally
3 years, 3 months ago

Tokyo Paralympics 2020: Bhavinaben Patel wins silver to open India's medal tally

The Hindu  

India's Bhavinaben Patel won the silver medal in the Women's Singles Class 4 TT event, losing the Gold medal match 3-0 to China's Zhou Ying. "I am very happy on one side and on one side I was very nervous, so that's why I wasn't able to give my hundred per cent in the match. FOLLOW: The loss, notwithstanding, however, …

Tokyo Paralympics: India's chance to shine as medal chances abound in various disciplines
3 years, 4 months ago

Tokyo Paralympics: India's chance to shine as medal chances abound in various disciplines

The Hindu  

When Mariyappan Thangavelu won the men’s high jump gold medal in the 2016 Rio Paralympic Games, his life changed forever. The 33-year-old, a double gold medalist in the 2019 BWF World para-badminton championship, most recently clinched the Peru and Brazil tournament titles The shooting contingent is led by Avani Lekhara, who features in four events. Avani, affected by a spinal …

Tokyo Paralympics 2020: Indians look to make mark in table tennis, powerlifting and taekwondo
3 years, 4 months ago

Tokyo Paralympics 2020: Indians look to make mark in table tennis, powerlifting and taekwondo

Firstpost  

New Delhi: Gujarat duo of Bhavina Patel and Sonalben Patel will lead India’s charge in table tennis at the Tokyo Paralympic Games beginning 25 August. The Haryana-based athlete, who will participate in the women’s under 49kg K44 category, will be in action on 2 September from the round of 16 rounds. Aruna, currently ranked 30th in the K44 category, is …

I have to win gold, break the record: Mariyappan Thangavelu
3 years, 4 months ago

I have to win gold, break the record: Mariyappan Thangavelu

The Hindu  

“I have to win gold, break the record and I’m sure I can achieve it,” said the Rio Paralympic gold medallist, Mariyappan Thangavelu in an interview with Sportstar. Revealing that his coach Satyanarayana from Sports Authority of India had full faith in him to do so, the 28-year-old said, “He has sent me with a hope of getting a gold …

India will win at least 15 medals including 5 golds at Tokyo Paralympics: Chef-de-Mission
3 years, 4 months ago

India will win at least 15 medals including 5 golds at Tokyo Paralympics: Chef-de-Mission

The Hindu  

India's Chef de Mission for the Tokyo Paralympics, Gursharan Singh, believes the country will produce its best ever performance this year, returning with at least 15 medals including five golds. India will field its largest ever contingent with 54 athletes set to compete in nine sports including – Para Archery, Para Athletics, Para Badminton, Para Canoeing, Shooting Para sport, Para …

‘Heartbreaking’: Afghan Paralympic athletes to miss Tokyo 2020
3 years, 4 months ago

‘Heartbreaking’: Afghan Paralympic athletes to miss Tokyo 2020

Al Jazeera  

Zakia Khudadadi, stuck in Kabul, would have been the first woman to represent Afghanistan at a Paralympic Games at Tokyo. Zakia Khudadadi would have been the first woman to represent Afghanistan at a Paralympic Games when they start in Tokyo this month, but her dream has been shattered amid the country’s turmoil. Just two Paralympic athletes from Afghanistan were scheduled …

India bets on Haryana girl Aruna for a medal in Paralympics 2021
3 years, 6 months ago

India bets on Haryana girl Aruna for a medal in Paralympics 2021

Hindustan Times  

Last month, India’s taekwondo para athlete Aruna Tanwar, had anxious moments for some days. She was not sure whether she and other para taekwondo athletes from India would be able to take part in the world and Asian qualifiers in Jordon or not in order to qualify for the Paralympics 2021 to be held in Tokyo. It is like a …

From despair to delight as Aruna Tanwar gets Tokyo invite
3 years, 6 months ago

From despair to delight as Aruna Tanwar gets Tokyo invite

Hindustan Times  

Anxiety gripped Aruna Tanwar and it was followed by waves of disappointment when a travel ban made her and other para taekwondoin from India miss last month’s qualifiers for the Paralympic Games in Jordan. Tanwar was among eight athletes given bipartite commission invitation for Tokyo by World Taekwondo and the International Paralympic Committee. “It is like a dream come true,” …

Aruna Tanwar to be India's 1st-ever Taekwondo Entry at Tokyo Paralympics After Getting Wild Card
3 years, 6 months ago

Aruna Tanwar to be India's 1st-ever Taekwondo Entry at Tokyo Paralympics After Getting Wild Card

News 18  

Aruna Tanwar has been awarded a wild card entry for the upcoming Tokyo Paralympic Games, which will make her the first Indian to compete in the global multi-para sport event, the national federation said on Wednesday. Indian Taekwondo president Namdev Shirgaonkar said Aruna received the wild card based on her “exemplary past performances”. India Taekwondo has extended all support for …

Tokyo Paralympics: Aruna Tanwar set to be India's first ever taekwondo entry
3 years, 6 months ago

Tokyo Paralympics: Aruna Tanwar set to be India's first ever taekwondo entry

The Hindu  

Aruna Tanwar has been awarded a wild card entry for the upcoming Tokyo Paralympic Games, which will make her the first Indian to compete in the global multi-para sport event, the national federation said on Wednesday. Indian Taekwondo president Namdev Shirgaonkar said Aruna received the wild card based on her "exemplary past performances". India Taekwondo has extended all support for …

National Sports Awards 2020: Unprecedented eight para-sports personalities to receive Khel Ratna, Arjuna award
4 years, 4 months ago

National Sports Awards 2020: Unprecedented eight para-sports personalities to receive Khel Ratna, Arjuna award

Firstpost  

An unprecedented eight para-sports personalities will receive the National Sports Awards, including the Khel Ratna to Paralympics gold medallist Mariyappan Thangavelu, virtually on 29 August. Mariyappan becomes only the third Indian para-athlete to be awarded the Khel Ratna award, the country’s highest sporting honour, after former Paralympic medallists Devendra Jhajharia and Deepa Malik. With the latest addition, the number of …

Unprecedented eight para-athletes to receive Khel Ratna, Arjuna award
4 years, 4 months ago

Unprecedented eight para-athletes to receive Khel Ratna, Arjuna award

The Hindu  

An unprecedented eight para-sports personalities will receive the National Sports Awards, including the Khel Ratna to Paralympics gold medallist Mariyappan Thangavelu, virtually on August 29. Mariyappan becomes only the third Indian para-athlete to be awarded the Khel Ratna award, the country’s highest sporting honour, after former Paralympic medallists Devendra Jhajharia and Deepa Malik. The 26-year-old Mariyappan came into the limelight …

After Khel Ratna recognition, Mariyappan Thangavelu targeting 2m jump in Tokyo
4 years, 4 months ago

After Khel Ratna recognition, Mariyappan Thangavelu targeting 2m jump in Tokyo

The Hindu  

Rio Olympics para gold medallist high jumper Mariyappan Thangavelu is excited to be nominated for the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna award, but is not resting on his laurels. In fact, he is only the second sportsperson from Tamil Nadu to be getting the prestigious award after five-time World champion Viswanathan Anand in 1991-92. With my training —coach is giving me …

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