Tokyo Paralympics 2020: Last batch of Indian para-athletes return home to rousing reception
3 years, 3 months ago

Tokyo Paralympics 2020: Last batch of Indian para-athletes return home to rousing reception

Firstpost  

India returned with an unprecedented 19 medals, including five gold, eight silver and six bronze to sign off the country’s best-ever Paralympics campaign by finishing 24th in the overall tally on Sunday. New Delhi: The last batch of India’s triumphant Paralympic athletes, including shooting sensation Avani Lekhara and shuttler-cum-bureaucrat Suhas Yathiraj, returned home to a rousing reception on Monday with their supporters and families thronging the airport for a glimpse of the heroes. Among the medal-winning para athletes who returned to a grand welcome were 19-year-old Lekhara, who won a gold and bronze, gold-winning shuttlers Pramod Bhagat, and Krishna Nagar, silver-medallist Yathiraj, bronze-medallist Manoj Sarkar, and triumphant shooters Singhraj Adana and Manish Narwal among others. Let's welcome back our Champs with #Cheer4India messages below #Praise4Para 🇮🇳 is overjoyed pic.twitter.com/OCflzgFAdO — SAI Media September 6, 2021 The para athletes were received by Haryana Sports Minister and former hockey player Sandeep Singh, officials of the Paralympic Committee of India, besides a swarm of fans among others.

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BAI announces cash rewards for Paralympics badminton medallists
3 months ago

BAI announces cash rewards for Paralympics badminton medallists

Hindustan Times  

Badminton Association of India president and Chief Minister of Assam, Himanta Biswa Sarma, announced that BAI will honour the Paris Paralympics 2024 medallists for their outstanding efforts that scripted history with a combined reward of INR 50 lakh. India won five medals in badminton - one gold, two silver, and two bronze - their most in the history of the …

BAI announces cash rewards for medal-winning para shuttlers at Paris Paralympics
3 months ago

BAI announces cash rewards for medal-winning para shuttlers at Paris Paralympics

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: The Badminton Association of India has announced a total reward of ₹50 lakh for para shuttlers who secured medals at the Paris Paralympics last month. Indian para shuttlers won five medals at the Games, comprising one gold, two silver, and two bronze. Thulasimathi, Manisha, and Nithya made history by becoming the first Indian women shuttlers to secure medals …

Paralympics 2024: Gold medalist Nitesh Kumar opens up about his journey and future plans
3 months, 1 week ago

Paralympics 2024: Gold medalist Nitesh Kumar opens up about his journey and future plans

Hindustan Times  

Nitesh Kumar, the latest gold medalist in badminton at Paralympics 2024, is still coming to terms with his victory. With Pramod Bhaiya not there, it felt like someone had to bring the gold back—and I’m happy I could do it.” Nitesh Kumar {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} After missing out on the Tokyo 2021 Paralympics due to qualification mistakes. Training at …

'Mein Yahan Baitha Hoon, Tum Pehenao': PM Narendra Modi Receives Cap From Paralympics 2024 Medallist Navdeep Singh
3 months, 1 week ago

'Mein Yahan Baitha Hoon, Tum Pehenao': PM Narendra Modi Receives Cap From Paralympics 2024 Medallist Navdeep Singh

News 18  

The Honourable Prime Minister of India Shri Narendra Modi met with the nation’s Paralympians, who brought glory to the nation with a best-ever medal tally of 29 medals at the recently concluded quadrennial sporting extravaganza in Paris. Athletes from the Indian contingent met the nation’s premier in a felicitation ceremony at the national capital on Thursday following their return to …

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 …

Friendships forged in gold at Paris Paralympics
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Friendships forged in gold at Paris Paralympics

China Daily  

China Daily Updated: 2024-09-09 Large | Medium | Small China's Jiang Yuyan, gold medallist in the Women's 100m Backstroke at the Paris 2024 Paralympics, celebrates on the podium with the silver and bronze medallists at Paris La Defense Arena in France on Sept 7. From Athens 2004 to Paris 2024, China's Paralympic delegation has maintained its dominance in six consecutive …

Indian Paralympians shine at Paris with record medal haul and heartwarming stories
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Indian Paralympians shine at Paris with record medal haul and heartwarming stories

New Indian Express  

CHENNAI: The image of Sheetal Devi drawing the bowstring with the aid of a strap around her upper body, taking aim and shooting and the arrow piercing the bullseye moments later will forever remain etched in the memories. If it was a forgettable Summer Olympics for India, the country’s para athletes ensured they finished on a high with record medal …

Lessons from Paralympics
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Lessons from Paralympics

Hindustan Times  

It is hard not to be awed by the performance of athletes at the Paralympics. This Paralympics saw a much higher number of Indian coaches and support staff, and was also the first time that a dedicated recovery centre to deal with injuries developed during the sporting event was set up for the contingent. The corporate world must also pitch …

Paris Paralympics 2024 Day 11 Highlights: India's Campaign Comes to an End as Pooja Ojha Eliminated in Kayak Semifinals
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Paris Paralympics 2024 Day 11 Highlights: India's Campaign Comes to an End as Pooja Ojha Eliminated in Kayak Semifinals

News 18  

India at Paris Paralympics 2024 Highlights: The ongoing Paralympics Games will conclude on Sunday following a Closing Ceremony Parade in Paris. Earlier, on Saturday, India’s para-cyclists Arshad Shaik and Jyoti Gaderiya wrapped up their Paris Paralympics journey without any medals, finishing the men’s and women’s road race C1-3 events a lap behind the leaders on Saturday. India’s campaign in the …

Paralympics: Canoe sprinter Pooja misses final; India sign off with record 29 medals
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Paralympics: Canoe sprinter Pooja misses final; India sign off with record 29 medals

New Indian Express  

PARIS: Pooja Ojha failed to finish inside the top three, missing out on a final berth in the women's kayak single 200m KL1 sprint canoeing event, bringing an end to India's record-breaking campaign at the Paralympics on Sunday. India concluded the Paris Paralympics with a record haul of seven gold, nine silver, and 13 bronze medals, securing 18th place in …

Paris 2024 Paralympics Day 9, Medals Table: India up to 17th spot after Praveen Kumar’s gold, Hokato’s bronze; China leads with 83 golds
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Paris 2024 Paralympics Day 9, Medals Table: India up to 17th spot after Praveen Kumar’s gold, Hokato’s bronze; China leads with 83 golds

The Hindu  

The Paris Paralympics 2024 got underway with the official opening ceremony on August 28 and will conclude on September 8. India surpassed its Tokyo Paralympic gold medal tally after Praveen Kumar won men’s high jump T64. READ | Paris Paralympics 2024 LIVE Updates Day 9 India’s eighth medal at Paris Paralympics 2024 came with Yogesh Kathuniya winning silver in the …

Praveen Kumar clinches India's record-breaking sixth Gold at Paris Paralympics 2024
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Praveen Kumar clinches India's record-breaking sixth Gold at Paris Paralympics 2024

India TV News  

Praveen Kumar clinched a gold medal in the men's high jump event at the Paris Paralympics 2024 on Friday. The 21-year-old athlete from Noida, Uttar Pradesh became the only second Indian after Mariyappan Thangavelu to win a gold in the high jump events in Paralympics. The USA's Derek Loccident clinched silver with a 2.06m jump while Temurbek Giyazov of Uzbekistan …

India at Paris Paralympics 2024 Day 9 schedule: Praveen Kumar in high jump final, Smiran in action in 200m
3 months, 2 weeks ago

India at Paris Paralympics 2024 Day 9 schedule: Praveen Kumar in high jump final, Smiran in action in 200m

India TV News  

Praveen Kumar will return to action on Day 9 at the Paris Paralympics 2024 as India is set for another action-packed day on Friday, September 6. India's schedule for Day 9 at Paris Paralympics 2024: 13:30 PM - Para Canoe - Yash Kumar in the Men’s Kayak Single 200m KL1 Heats. 14:07 PM Medal Event - Para Athletics - Dipesh …

Paris 2024 Paralympics, Day 9: Indians in action today — September 6 schedule, full list of events, venues, timings in IST, live streaming info
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Paris 2024 Paralympics, Day 9: Indians in action today — September 6 schedule, full list of events, venues, timings in IST, live streaming info

The Hindu  

The 17th edition of the Summer Paralympics began in Paris on August 28 and will conclude on September 8. The Paris Paralympics feature 549 events across 22 sports. On the ninth day, Indian athletes will be in action in para canoe, para athletics and para powerlifting. INDIANS IN ACTION - SEPTEMBER 6 13:30 onwards - Para Canoe - Men’s Kayak …

From Vision to Reality: A Decade of Transformation in Indian Paralympic Sports - News18
3 months, 2 weeks ago

From Vision to Reality: A Decade of Transformation in Indian Paralympic Sports - News18

News 18  

My introduction to the Paralympic movement in 2014 was a turning point. With athletes like Avani Lekhara and Pramod Bhagat leading the charge, the world’s attention was finally on India’s para-sports. Meanwhile, young stars like Sheetal Devi, who became India’s youngest Paralympic medallist at 17, and Mariyappan Thangavelu, who won a bronze in his third consecutive Paralympics, are a testament …

Paris Paralympics 2024 Day 7 Highlights: Club Throwers Bag Gold-Silver Double, Harvinder Singh Wins Para Archery Gold
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Paris Paralympics 2024 Day 7 Highlights: Club Throwers Bag Gold-Silver Double, Harvinder Singh Wins Para Archery Gold

News 18  

Paris Paralympics 2024 Day 7 Highlights: Team India added four medals to their tally in Paris on Wednesday as archer Harvinder Singh, shot put athlete Sahin Khilari, and club throwers Dharambir and Pranav Soorma all bagged medals in the French Capital City. But, the silverware came in with Sachin Khilari, who snatched the Silver in the Men’s Shot Put -F46 …

Silver lining for shot-putter Sachin Sarjerao Khilari; India's medal haul hits 21 at Paralympics
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Silver lining for shot-putter Sachin Sarjerao Khilari; India's medal haul hits 21 at Paralympics

Hindustan Times  

World champion shot-putter Sachin Sarjerao Khilari smashed the Asian record en route a silver on Wednesday as India's track-and-field athletes continued to surpass expectations in what is turning out to be the country's best ever performance at the Paralympics here. Sachin Sarjerao Khilari's silver on Wednesday was medal number 21 for the nation, which is currently placed 19th in the …

Paris Paralympics 2024: World champion Sachin Khilari wins silver in men's shot put F46 event
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Paris Paralympics 2024: World champion Sachin Khilari wins silver in men's shot put F46 event

Deccan Chronicle  

Paris: World champion Sachin Sarjerao Khilari clinched a silver in men's shot put F46 event with an Asian record distance of 16.32m as the country's track-and-field athletes continued their unprecedented medal-winning run in the Paralympic Games here on Wednesday.The 34-year-old Khilari achieved his best throw of the day in his second attempt to better his own Asian record of 16.30m …

India’s medal haul hits 22 at Paris Paralympics
3 months, 2 weeks ago

India’s medal haul hits 22 at Paris Paralympics

The Hindu  

Harvinder Singh scripted history by becoming the first Indian archer to clinch a gold at the Paralympics, after World champion shot-putter Sachin Sarjerao Khilari’s record-shattering silver-winning effort, as the country’s athletes continued to surpass expectations in its best ever performance at the Games here. Their performance took India’s medal haul to 22 and the nation is currently placed 15th in …

Sachin Khilari wins silver for India in men’s shot put F46 at Paris Paralympics 2024
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Sachin Khilari wins silver for India in men’s shot put F46 at Paris Paralympics 2024

Firstpost  

With Sachin Khilari winning silver, India’s medal count at Paralympics 2024 has now jumped to 21 and the country is now 19th in the tally. Sachin Khilari won India’s 21st medal at the Paris Paralympics 2024 as he clinched the silver in men’s shot put F46. Khilari won silver with an Asian record of 16.32 while Canada’s Greg Stewart took …

Paris 2024 Paralympics: Sachin Khilari wins silver medal in men’s shot put F46, takes India tally to 21
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Paris 2024 Paralympics: Sachin Khilari wins silver medal in men’s shot put F46, takes India tally to 21

The Hindu  

Sachin Khilari won a silver medal in men’s shot put F46 final with a throw of 16.32m at the Paris Paralympics 2024 on Wednesday. This takes India’s medal tally to 21, two better than its previous haul at the Tokyo Para Games. India currently occupies 19th place in the medal table with three gold, eight silver and 10 bronze medals. …

Paralympics 2024 India Highlights, Day 7: Harvinder clinches gold in recurve archery; Dharambir, Pranav win gold and silver in club throw
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Paralympics 2024 India Highlights, Day 7: Harvinder clinches gold in recurve archery; Dharambir, Pranav win gold and silver in club throw

Firstpost  

Paralympics 2024 India Highlights, Day 7: India added four more medals to the country’s tally with Harvinder Singh winning a historic gold and Dharambir adding another gold to wrap up the day. Paralympics 2024 India LIVE Updates: India are currently in the 19th place in the Paralympics medal table with 20 medals so far including three gold, seven silver and …

India achieves highest ever medal haul in Paralympics
3 months, 2 weeks ago

India achieves highest ever medal haul in Paralympics

Deccan Chronicle  

India achieved its best ever medal haul in the Paralympics as it went past last edition's number of podium finishes on the back of a superlative performance by the country's track and field athletes here on Tuesday.A late evening rush of medals swelled India's tally to 20 to surpass its earlier best haul of 19 medals at the Tokyo Paralympic …

Nitesh Kumar clinches gold at Paralympics amidst Pramod Bhagat's absence
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Nitesh Kumar clinches gold at Paralympics amidst Pramod Bhagat's absence

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: India's gold medal winner in badminton men's singles, Nitesh Kumar, said on Wednesday that the absence of Pramod Bhagat gave him "extra responsibility" to win the title at the Paralympics. "I thought of taking one game at a time, going out there as world No 1, first seed, it was a responsibility for me to win the title, …

Paris Paralympics 2024: Ajeet Singh, Sundar Gurjar's medal wins extend India's tally to record 20
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Paris Paralympics 2024: Ajeet Singh, Sundar Gurjar's medal wins extend India's tally to record 20

Firstpost  

The duo’s medals, combined with the silver and bronze medals of Sharad Kumar and Mariyappan Thangavelu in men’s high jump took India’s medal tally to 20. Indian javelin throwers Ajeet Singh and Sundar Singh Gurjar won silver and bronze medals in the T46 final at the 2024 Paris Paralympics on Tuesday. Paris Paralympics 2024: News | Medal Tally | India …

Paris Paralympics 2024: Sharad, Mariyappan win silver, bronze medals in men's high jump
3 months, 2 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 …

Deepthi Jeevanji Wins Bronze Medal Race Womens 400m T20 Final Paralympics 2024
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Deepthi Jeevanji Wins Bronze Medal Race Womens 400m T20 Final Paralympics 2024

ABP News  

Deepthi Jeevanji, the Indian para sprinter, made history at the Paris Paralympics 2024 as she won a bronze medal in the Women’s 400m T20 final at the Stade de France on September 3. ALSO ON ABP Live | 'My Father Has A Mental Issue': Yuvraj Singh's Old Video Resurfaces After Yograj's Latest Rant Against Dhoni - WATCH Here's the video …

Paralympic Games: There is sadness, I aimed for gold in Paris, says shuttler Suhas Yathiraj
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Paralympic Games: There is sadness, I aimed for gold in Paris, says shuttler Suhas Yathiraj

The Hindu  

Indian para-shuttler Suhas Yathiraj is an emotional mess after his second successive Paralympic silver. Asked to compare the two silver medals, Suhas said: "Earlier the country and myself didn't have the belief that we can win medals in Paralympics badminton. From there to reach top-12 and then qualify for Level-1 tournaments and from there to win Asian Para Games gold, …

India's Day 6 Schedule At Paralympics 2024 On September 6: Eyes On Avani Lekhara, Archers & Para Athletes
3 months, 3 weeks ago

India's Day 6 Schedule At Paralympics 2024 On September 6: Eyes On Avani Lekhara, Archers & Para Athletes

ABP News  

India had a remarkable performance, boosting its medal tally to 15. Sumit Antil won gold in the men’s javelin throw F64 with a new Paralympic record of 70.59 metres and para-shuttler Nitesh Kumar clinched gold in men’s singles SL3, defeating Great Britain’s Daniel Bethell. On the sixth day of the Paris Paralympics 2024, India will look to replicate day 5’s …

'Tremendous Achievement': PM Modi Applauds Paralympics Nitesh Kumar For Debut Gold In Paris
3 months, 3 weeks ago

'Tremendous Achievement': PM Modi Applauds Paralympics Nitesh Kumar For Debut Gold In Paris

ABP News  

Paris Paralympics 2024: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday lauded Nitesh Kumar for winning the debut gold medal in the Para-Badminton Men's Singles SL3 category. "A tremendous achievement by Nitesh Kumar in the Para Badminton Men's Singles SL3, as he wins the Gold! India Now With Nine Medals In Paris Paralympics 2024 India has now secured nine medals at the …

Paris 2024 Paralympics, Day 6: Indians in action today — September 3 schedule, full list of events, venues, timings in IST, live streaming info
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Paris 2024 Paralympics, Day 6: Indians in action today — September 3 schedule, full list of events, venues, timings in IST, live streaming info

The Hindu  

The 17th edition of the Summer Paralympics began in Paris on Thursday and will conclude on September 8. The Paris Paralympics feature 549 events across 22 sports. On the sixth day, Indian athletes will be in action in para archery, para shooting and para athletics. INDIANS IN ACTION - SEPTEMBER 3 13:00 - Para Shooting - R8 - Women’s 50m …

Suhas Yathiraj creates history for India in Paralympics 2024, wins Silver in men's singles SL4 event
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Suhas Yathiraj creates history for India in Paralympics 2024, wins Silver in men's singles SL4 event

India TV News  

Indian star shuttler Suhas Yathiraj created history as he won a silver medal at the ongoing Paris Paralympics 2024. "A spectacular accomplishment as Suhas Yathiraj wins the prestigious Silver medal in the Men’s Singles SL4 Badminton event at the #Paralympics2024! Thulasimathi clinched a silver in the women's singles SU5 category, while Manisha took a bronze in the same event. Manish …

Who Is Nitesh Kumar, IITian Who Won Badminton Gold At Paris Paralympics 2024
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Who Is Nitesh Kumar, IITian Who Won Badminton Gold At Paris Paralympics 2024

ABP News  

Nitesh Kumar clinched gold medal for India in the Paris Paralympics 2024 on Monday. While Nitesh had assured India of a medal by securing a place in the final, not many gave him a chance against Great Britain's Daniel Bethell in the final of the men’s singles SL3 category in badminton. READ HERE | Paris Paralympics 2024: Nitesh Kumar Clinches …

Paris Paralympics 2024 Day 5 Highlights: Sumit Antil bags India's third gold
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Paris Paralympics 2024 Day 5 Highlights: Sumit Antil bags India's third gold

Hindustan Times  

Paris Paralympics 2024 Day 5 Highlights: Sumit Antil and Nitesh Kumar increased India's gold medal count to three on Day 5 of the ongoing Paralympics 2024. Suhas Yathiraj crashed to a 9-21 13-21 defeat against France's Lucas Mazur and had to settle for silver in men's singles SL4 badminton final. Manisha Ramadass added to India's medal tally with a win …

Paris Paralympics 2024 Day 5 Highlights: Sumit Antil bags India's third gold
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Paris Paralympics 2024 Day 5 Highlights: Sumit Antil bags India's third gold

Hindustan Times  

Paris Paralympics 2024 Day 5 Highlights: Sumit Antil and Nitesh Kumar increased India's gold medal count to three on Day 5 of the ongoing Paralympics 2024. Suhas Yathiraj crashed to a 9-21 13-21 defeat against France's Lucas Mazur and had to settle for silver in men's singles SL4 badminton final. Manisha Ramadass added to India's medal tally with a win …

Paralympic Games 2024, Day 5: Indians in action on September 2, 2024
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Paralympic Games 2024, Day 5: Indians in action on September 2, 2024

The Hindu  

India’s Preethi Pal created history as she became the first Indian woman track and field athlete to win two medals at the Paralympics while clinching the bronze in the 200m T35 category with a personal best time of 30.01 seconds on Sunday. Following is the India’s schedule for the fifth day of competitions at the Paris Paralympics on September 2, …

India at Paris Paralympics 2024 Day 5 schedule: Sumit Antil in javelin final, Nitesh Kumar targets Gold
3 months, 3 weeks ago

India at Paris Paralympics 2024 Day 5 schedule: Sumit Antil in javelin final, Nitesh Kumar targets Gold

India TV News  

Indian fans are set for an action-packed Day 5 at the Paris Paralympics 2024 on Monday with multiple medal matches lined up. India's schedule for Day 5 at Paris Paralympics 2024: 12:30 PM - Para Shooting - Nihal Singh, Amir Ahmad Bhat in the P3 Mixed 25m Pistol SH1 Qualification Precision. 13:40 PM Onwards - Para Badminton - Sivarajan Solaimalai …

Paris Paralympics 2024: Rakesh Kumar misses out on bronze after semifinal exit
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Paris Paralympics 2024: Rakesh Kumar misses out on bronze after semifinal exit

The Hindu  

India’s Rakesh Kumar lost to China’s He Zihao by one point in the men’s compound open category bronze medal match at the Paris Paralympics 2024 on Sunday. Rakesh, who came qualified for the semifinal lost to another Chinese para archer Ai Xinliang to 143-145 before narrowly missing out on bronze by a solitary point. READ | Paralympics 2024, Archery HIGHLIGHTS …

Paralympics 2024: Who is Rakesh Kumar, the Indian para archer competing in archery?
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Paralympics 2024: Who is Rakesh Kumar, the Indian para archer competing in archery?

The Hindu  

Rakesh Kumar entered the semifinals of the Men’s Individual Compound Open at the 2024 Paralympics when he beat Kyle Tremblay of Canada, keeping India’s medal hopes in Paris on Sunday. An Asian Para Games silver medallist, Rakesh won a gold medal at the 7th Fazza Para Archery World Ranking Tournament in Dubai in 2021 and finished sixth at the Tokyo …

Nitesh Kumar reaches men's singles SL3 final in Paris Paralympics badminton, secures maiden medal
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Nitesh Kumar reaches men's singles SL3 final in Paris Paralympics badminton, secures maiden medal

Hindustan Times  

Top-seeded Indian para shuttler Nitesh Kumar secured a maiden medal in men's singles SL3 category after reaching the finals with a commanding straight-game win over Japan's Daisuke Fujihara in their last four clash at the Paris Paralympics here on Sunday. India's para-shuttler Nitesh Kumar The 29-year-old, who overcame permanent leg damage from a 2009 accident, showed his dominance with a …

Paris Paralympics 2024: Rubina's success and Sheetal's heartbreak another example of duality of sport
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Paris Paralympics 2024: Rubina's success and Sheetal's heartbreak another example of duality of sport

Firstpost  

India’s performances on Day 3 highlighted the unpredictable nature of sport and how razor thin the difference between a place on the podium and a heartbreak can be when it comes to a sporting event as big as the Paralympics The Paralympic Games in Paris have been a mixed bag so far for the Indian contingent. The highlight of the …

Paris Paralympics 2024, Day 4 HIGHLIGHTS: Two Medal Wins Wrap Up India's Successful Sunday
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Paris Paralympics 2024, Day 4 HIGHLIGHTS: Two Medal Wins Wrap Up India's Successful Sunday

ABP News  

Hello and welcome to ABP Live’s coverage of day 4 at the Paris Paralympics 2024. Gold medalist Avani Lekhara, fresh off her victory in the 10m Air Rifle Standing SH1 event, will be aiming for another podium finish in the Mixed 10m Air Rifle Prone SH1 on September 1. In badminton, Sukant Kadam and Suhas Yathiraj will face off in …

Paris Paralympics 2024: Rubina Francis' bronze, Sheetal Devi's heartbreak and other key moments from Day 3
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Paris Paralympics 2024: Rubina Francis' bronze, Sheetal Devi's heartbreak and other key moments from Day 3

Firstpost  

A solitary medal is all the Indian contingent could afford on Day 3, with the shooting team delivering yet another podium finish. Paris Paralympics 2024: News | Medal Tally | India Schedule A solitary medal is all the Indian contingent could afford in the end, with the shooting team delivering yet another podium finish. Suhas Yathiraj, Sukant Kadam confirm a …

Manisha Ramadass sets up all Indian semifinal meet with Thulasimathi, another Paralympics medal confirmed
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Manisha Ramadass sets up all Indian semifinal meet with Thulasimathi, another Paralympics medal confirmed

India TV News  

India's Manisha Ramadass got the better of Japan's Mamiko Toyoda in the women's SU5 quarterfinals to set up a semifinal meeting with compatriot Thulasimathi Murugesan in the Paralympics 2024. She will meet Thulasimathi, who came into the last four with a win over Portugal's Beatriz Monteiro in group A. India were confirmed with their first badminton medal at the Summer …

Paris Paralympics 2024: Parveen Kumar Finishes 8th In Men's Javelin Throw - F57 Final, Misses Out On Medal
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Paris Paralympics 2024: Parveen Kumar Finishes 8th In Men's Javelin Throw - F57 Final, Misses Out On Medal

ABP News  

Paris Paralympics 2024: Parveen Kumar valiant effort sees him finish eighth in the Men's Javelin Throw - F57 Final, as the Indian para athlete misses out on the medal by a significant margin. At just 18 years old, Kumar had won a silver medal in the men's high jump T64 event at the 2020 Summer Paralympics, marking his first major …

Paris Paralympics 2024: Krishna Nagar retires mid-game against Thailand’s Natthapong Meechai, fails to defend title
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Paris Paralympics 2024: Krishna Nagar retires mid-game against Thailand’s Natthapong Meechai, fails to defend title

The Hindu  

India’s Krishna Nagar failed to defend his men’s singles SH6 Paralympic title at after retiring mid-game against Thailand’s Natthapong Meechai during his final group stage match at the Paris Paralympics 2024 on Saturday. The 25-year-old Indian had previously lost his opening group stage match to the USA’s Miles Krajewski 16-21, 18-21. To advance to the semifinals, Nagar needed to win …

Paralympics 2024, Day 4: India's schedule on September 1
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Paralympics 2024, Day 4: India's schedule on September 1

Hindustan Times  

India have bagged a total of five medals at the ongoing Paralympics 2024. The medal tally includes a gold for Avani Lekhara, who also became the first Indian woman to get two gold medals at the Paralympics, as she defended her title in the women's 10m air rifle standing SH1 shooting event. Meanwhile, armless para archer Sheetal Devi got a …

India shuttler Sivarajan Solaimalai's breathtaking dives break internet as fans bow down to 'flying' hero at Paralympics
3 months, 3 weeks ago

India shuttler Sivarajan Solaimalai's breathtaking dives break internet as fans bow down to 'flying' hero at Paralympics

Hindustan Times  

Indian para-badminton player Sivarajan Solaimalai captured the attention of fans on social media platforms after his remarkable display of athleticism during the 2024 Paralympics in Paris went viral. Competing in the SH6 category, Solaimalai's incredible commitment to winning a point during his game against Hong Kong's Man-kai Chu became the talk of social media when a video surfaced of him …

Suhas Yathiraj, Sukant Kadam reach in semifinals to confirm India's first badminton medal at Paralympics 2024
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Suhas Yathiraj, Sukant Kadam reach in semifinals to confirm India's first badminton medal at Paralympics 2024

India TV News  

Suhas Yathiraj and Sukant Kadam have confirmed India its first para badminton medal at the Paralympics 2024 as both athletes have reached the semifinals of the SL4 category. Sukant defeated Thailand's Siripong Teamarrom to win his second game in Group B and confirm his place in the last four. Avani Lekhara and Mona Agarwal won gold and bronze in women's …

Paris Paralympics 2024, Day 3 HIGHLIGHTS: India's Day Ends With Sole Medal
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Paris Paralympics 2024, Day 3 HIGHLIGHTS: India's Day Ends With Sole Medal

ABP News  

Paris Paralympics 2024, Day 3 Live: Welcome to ABP Live’s live coverage of the Day 3 of the Paris Paralympics 2024. Avani Lekhara and Mona Agarwal secured gold and bronze, respectively, in the Women's 10m Air Rifle Standing SH1 final. In addition, shooter Manish Narwal clinched a silver medal in the Men's 10m Air Pistol final. Sprinter Preethi Pal also …

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