Paris 2024 champion Kumar Nitesh nominated for Para Badminton ‘Player of the Year’ Award
3 weeks ago

Paris 2024 champion Kumar Nitesh nominated for Para Badminton ‘Player of the Year’ Award

The Hindu  

Kumar Nitesh, a gold medallist at the Paris 2024 Paralympics, was nominated along with three others for the men’s Para Badminton Player of the Year, the Badminton World Federation said in a statement on Monday. The 29-year-old will be competing for the award with China’s Qu Zimo, Malaysia’s Cheah Liek Hou and Daiki Kajiwara from Japan, all of whom are two-time gold medallists at the Paralympics. In women’s category, Liu Yu Tong, Li Feng Mei, Leani Ratri Oktila and Sarina Satomi have been nominated for the award. Qu, Liu, Oktila and Li have a shot at a double, as they have also been nominated for the Para Badminton Pair of the Year with respective partners Mai Jian Peng, Yin Meng Lu, Hikmat Ramdani and Lin Naili.

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BAI announces cash rewards for Paralympics badminton medallists
2 months, 4 weeks 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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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, …

Meet Nithya Sre Sumathy Sivan: India's Bronze Medal-Winning Para Shuttler at the 2024 Paris Paralympics
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Meet Nithya Sre Sumathy Sivan: India's Bronze Medal-Winning Para Shuttler at the 2024 Paris Paralympics

News 18  

Nithya Sre Sumathy Sivan clinched bronze in the women’s singles SH6 category after beating Rina Marlina of Indonesia 21-14 21-6 in the play-off clash at the 2024 Paris Paralympics on Monday. About Nithya Sre Sumathy Sivan Date of Birth: July 1, 2005 Home Town: Hosur, Tamil Nadu Discipline: Women’s Singles SH6, Mixed Doubles SH6 Trains at: Gaurav Khanna Excellia Badminton …

When Kargil soldiers help Nitesh play
3 months, 2 weeks ago

When Kargil soldiers help Nitesh play

New Indian Express  

Those six months left an indelible mark on Nitesh, who not only went on to clear the IIT entrance test and completed electrical engineering from IIT Mandi, Himachal Pradesh but also became a para-shuttler. With the win, India retained the SL3 gold, which Pramod Bhagat had won three years ago when badminton made its Paralympic debut in Tokyo. Maybe when …

Didn’t want to lose after coming this far: Nitesh
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Didn’t want to lose after coming this far: Nitesh

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi: Nitesh Kumar’s life took an unexpected turn after a train accident in 2009 led to amputation of his left leg. Nitesh Kumar celebrates after winning gold against Daniel Bethell of Britain in badminton SL3 class at the Paris Paralympics. The final against England’s Daniel Bethell went down the wire and Nitesh clinched the thriller 21-14, 18-21, 23-21, converting …

'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 Paralympics 2024: Sheetal Devi, Rakesh Kumar Clinch Archery Mixed Team Bronze
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Paris Paralympics 2024: Sheetal Devi, Rakesh Kumar Clinch Archery Mixed Team Bronze

News 18  

The Indian duo of Sheetal Devi and Rakesh Kumar bagged a bronze medal in the compound open archery mixed team event, defeating Eleonora Sarti & Matteo Bonacina of Italy 156-155 in an intense contest. Kumar and Sheetal registered a 154-143 win over Indonesia’s Teodora Audi Ayudia Ferellyin and Ken Swagumilang in the quarterfinals. The top seeds in the mixed compound …

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? From losing his leg to getting into IIT, Indian shuttler reigns supreme in Paralympics with gold
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Who is Nitesh Kumar? From losing his leg to getting into IIT, Indian shuttler reigns supreme in Paralympics with gold

Hindustan Times  

Nitesh Kumar scripted history by winning a gold medal at the Paris Paralympics on Monday with a scintillating win over Great Britain's Daniel Bethell in the men's singles SL3 category. He joined Pramod Bhagat in the elusive list of Indian men shuttles to win gold at the Paralympics in the men's singles SL3. Nitesh took part in the SL 3 …

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 …

Nitesh Kumar clinches Paralympic gold in badminton; India's second at Paris Games
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Nitesh Kumar clinches Paralympic gold in badminton; India's second at Paris Games

Hindustan Times  

Nitesh Kumar won India a second gold medal at the Paris Paralympics, as the shuttler defeated Daniel Bethell of Great Britain in a three-game thriller in men's singles SL3 final. It was the battle of the finest, as the two top seeds clashed for the gold medal; in the end, the highest-seeded Nitesh prevailed, beating Bethell 21-14, 18-21, 23-21 in …

Paralympics 2024: Nishad Kumar Grabs Silver In Men's High Jump; Marks India's 7th Medal In Paris
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Paralympics 2024: Nishad Kumar Grabs Silver In Men's High Jump; Marks India's 7th Medal In Paris

ABP News  

Nishad Kumar Wins Silver Medal: India have added to their tally at Paris Paralympics 2024, as Nishad Kumar wins Silver medal in Men's High Jump - T47 Final, and with that, India now rise to 27th in the medals tally with 7 medals. 🏅 In an extraordinary display of skill and determination, Nishad Kumar has clinched the silver medal in …

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 …

Nishad Kumar clinches Silver in men's high jump to win India's seventh medal at Paris Paralympics 2024
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Nishad Kumar clinches Silver in men's high jump to win India's seventh medal at Paris Paralympics 2024

India TV News  

India's star athlete Nishad Kumar claimed the Silver medal in the men's high jump event at the Paris Paralympics 2024 on Sunday, September 1. Men's High Jump - T47 Final Results Roderick Townsend-Roberts - 2.12m Nishad Kumar - 2.04m Georgii Margiev - 2.00m Meanwhile, it was a mixed day for India on Day 4 with some heartbreaking results as well. …

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, 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 …

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 …

Nitesh, Sukant enter Paralympics men's singles SL3, SL4 badminton semifinals
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Nitesh, Sukant enter Paralympics men's singles SL3, SL4 badminton semifinals

New Indian Express  

PARIS: Indian shuttlers Nitesh Kumar and Sukant Kadam qualified for the semifinals of men's singles SL3 and SL4 categories respectively after recording straight-game wins in their last group matches in the Paris Paralympics on Saturday. Nitesh, who had won a silver medal in the Asian Para Games last year in China, beat Mongkhon Bunsun of Thailand 21-13 21-14 to notch …

Paris Paralympics 2024: Suhas Lalinakere Yathiraj and Sukant Kadam Get Contrasting Wins
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Paris Paralympics 2024: Suhas Lalinakere Yathiraj and Sukant Kadam Get Contrasting Wins

News 18  

Tokyo 2020 silver medallist Suhas Lalinakere Yathiraj had a mixed day while Sukant Kadam won his opening match in the group stage on the opening day of badminton competitions at the 2024 Paris Paralympics on Thursday. The 41-year-old shuttler then came back a couple of hours later to start his campaign in the men’s singles SL4 on a rousing note, …

Paralympics: Tough draw doesn’t dampen mood of India’s shuttlers
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Paralympics: Tough draw doesn’t dampen mood of India’s shuttlers

Hindustan Times  

LUCKNOW: A tricky draw, especially in the mixed doubles SL3-SL5 category, caught India by surprise as soon as the 13-member team of shuttlers landed in Paris for the Paralympics on Sunday. As per the draw, the Indian pair of Nitesh Kumar and Thulsimathi Murugesan will be facing compatriots Suhas and Palak Kohli in the first-round match of the group stage …

Paris Olympics 2024: Heart touching stories of athletes
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Paris Olympics 2024: Heart touching stories of athletes

Deccan Chronicle  

The Olympics is a world stage for athletes to showcase their talent and is a platform to earn endless glory. Here some such stories from the Paris Olympics 2024: Pregnant Egyptian Fencer: Egyptian Fencer, Nada Hafiz revealed that she is a 7-month pregnant and competing in the Paris Olympics. Resisting orthodox parents: Lily Ann Zhang, the United States Table Tennis …

Paris Olympics 2024, Day 6: Complete List Of Indian Athletes' Results
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Paris Olympics 2024, Day 6: Complete List Of Indian Athletes' Results

ABP News  

On Day 6 of the Paris Olympics 2024, shooter Swapnil Kusale secured a bronze medal in the Men's 50m Rifle 3 Positions event, marking India's third medal of the Games and continuing their success in shooting. In badminton, India's top doubles pair, Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty, were eliminated in the quarterfinals, while Lakshya Sen triumphed over HS Prannoy in …

Paris 2024: Five things to watch out for on Day 7
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Paris 2024: Five things to watch out for on Day 7

Hindustan Times  

NEW DELHI: India’s medals tally went up to three after Swapnil Kusale won the men’s 50m rifle 3 positions bronze at the National Shooting Centre in Chateauroux on Thursday. It was also the third medal from the Indian shooting contingent after Manu Bhaker won the women’s 10m air pistol bronze and with Sarabjot Singh claimed the 10m air pistol mixed …

Paris 2024 Olympics: Sindhu qualifies for round of 16, faces China’s He Bing Jiao
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Paris 2024 Olympics: Sindhu qualifies for round of 16, faces China’s He Bing Jiao

The Hindu  

Two-time medallist P V Sindhu qualified for the round of 16 at Paris 2024 Olympics after topping Group M in women’s singles on Wednesday. Sindhu, who won silver medal in Rio de Janeiro in 2016 before bagging a bronze in Tokyo five years later, defeated Estonia’s Kristin Kuuba 21-5, 21-10 in her second and final group-stage match in. Paris 2024 …

IAS Suhas Lalinakere backs Indian badminton players to win medals at Paris Olympics 2024 | Exclusive
4 months, 3 weeks ago

IAS Suhas Lalinakere backs Indian badminton players to win medals at Paris Olympics 2024 | Exclusive

India TV News  

A total of 112 Indian athletes are set to compete in 69 different medal events at the Paris Olympics 2024. A glittering opening ceremony is set to take place today at Seine River and the Games will officially get underway from July 27 as India is aiming its best medal haul this time around. He feels India's men's doubles players …

Paris 2024: Top Indian athletes who could be featuring in their last Olympic Games
4 months, 4 weeks ago

Paris 2024: Top Indian athletes who could be featuring in their last Olympic Games

The Hindu  

The 33rd edition of the Summer Olympics is set to take place from July 26 to August 11 in Paris and 16 other cities in France. A total of 117 Indian athletes will travel to the French capital to take part in the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. Here, Sportstar looks at some Indian athletes who could be featuring in their …

Djokovic in Tokyo, Nadal in Paris: India's Satwiksairaj Rankireddy poses with Spanish great in Olympic Village
5 months ago

Djokovic in Tokyo, Nadal in Paris: India's Satwiksairaj Rankireddy poses with Spanish great in Olympic Village

Hindustan Times  

The Indian badminton players have arrived at the Olympic Village in Paris ahead of the 2024 Olympics, along with other members of the contingent as athletes from all around the world trickle into the French capital. Star names like PV Sindhu, HS Prannoy, Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty are the medal hopes for India in Paris. Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag …

As India gears up for Paralympics 2024, PCI organises special event, body president in attendance
6 months, 1 week ago

As India gears up for Paralympics 2024, PCI organises special event, body president in attendance

India TV News  

The Paralympics 2024 are not much far away from now. Ahead of the Games, the Paralympic Committee of India organised a special event called "The Paralympic Story 7" on Thursday, June 3, shedding light on the story of athletes and the efforts put in to bring the laurels to the country. Asian Para Games 2023 medallists Rakesh Kumar and Pradeep …

World Para Athletics Championships 2024: Deepthi Jeevanji Wins India's First Gold Medal
7 months ago

World Para Athletics Championships 2024: Deepthi Jeevanji Wins India's First Gold Medal

ABP News  

World Para Athletics Championships: Deepthi Jeevanji clinched India's first-ever gold medal at the World Para Athletics Championships in Kobe, Japan, on Monday. Also on ABP Live | IPL 2024 Playoffs: Dates, Time, Format, Venue, Who Will Play Whom - All You Need To Know Earlier, Deepthi Jeevanji secured a quota for the Paris Paralympics 2024 by qualifying for the Women's …

Chance for shot putter Tajinderpal to make it to Paris Olympics
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Chance for shot putter Tajinderpal to make it to Paris Olympics

The Hindu  

Shot putter Tajinderpal Singh Toor will strive to make a mark in the Indian Grand Prix track and field competition at Sree Kanteerava Stadium in Bengaluru on April 30. The tournament also marks the return of sprinter Hima Das, who was provisionally suspended by the National Anti-Doping Agency for three whereabouts failures last year. Eldhose Paul, who recorded a wind-assisted …

Lakshya’s Paris hopes brighten, enters No. 15 in Olympic Games qualification
9 months, 1 week ago

Lakshya’s Paris hopes brighten, enters No. 15 in Olympic Games qualification

The Hindu  

Commonwealth Games champion Lakshya Sen’s hopes of making the cut at Paris received a boost as he grabbed the 15th position in the latest Olympic Games Qualification rankings following his semifinal finish at last week’s French Open badminton tournament. 19 in the Olympic Games qualification for a few weeks but a semifinal finish at the Super 750 event in the …

Prannoy, Sen lead India’s medal hunt; in-form Satwit-Chirag title favourites in BWF World Championships
1 year, 4 months ago

Prannoy, Sen lead India’s medal hunt; in-form Satwit-Chirag title favourites in BWF World Championships

The Hindu  

The in-form duo of H. S. Prannoy and Lakshya Sen will be at the forefront of India’s medal hunt at the BWF World Championships beginning here on Monday. FILE PHOTO: Indian shuttler Lakshya Sen. | Photo Credit: SAI Media/Twitter While the legendary Prakash Padukone was the first Indian to win a medal -- a bronze -- at the World Championships …

Nishad Kumar wins silver at World Para Athletics Championships
1 year, 5 months ago

Nishad Kumar wins silver at World Para Athletics Championships

The Hindu  

Indian Paralympian and high jumper Nishad Kumar won a silver medal at the ongoing World Para Athletics Championships in Paris on Wednesday. Nishad won the silver medal with his sixth and final attempt in the event with a 2.09m leap. Nishad, who won the silver medal at the Tokyo Olympics, was second till the fifth round after he successfully attempted …

Lovlina Borgohain, Nikhat Zareen to spearhead India’s challenge in Women’s World Boxing Championship
1 year, 9 months ago

Lovlina Borgohain, Nikhat Zareen to spearhead India’s challenge in Women’s World Boxing Championship

The Hindu  

Star boxers Lovlina Borgohain, a two-time Worlds bronze medallist and the Tokyo Olympics bronze winner in 69kg, and Nikhat Zareen, the 52kg reigning World champion, have been named in newer weight categories for the World women’s boxing championships to be held at the Indira Gandhi Sports Complex in Delhi from March 15 to 26. Lovlina bagged the National Games title, …

World no. 1 Para Shuttler Manasi Joshi to Receive Arjuna Award on November 30
2 years, 1 month ago

World no. 1 Para Shuttler Manasi Joshi to Receive Arjuna Award on November 30

News 18  

Manasi Joshi, India’s ace Para badminton player and current world no.1 to be awarded with Arjuna Award 2022 from the President of India at Rashtrapati Bhavan on November 30, 2022. Joshi has now become the second woman para badminton player to bag this prestigious award. Joshi, has just returned from Tokyo after her participation in Hulic Daihatsu BWF Para Badminton …

Para Badminton World C’ships: Debutants Nithya, Ramadass record easy wins on Day 1
2 years, 1 month ago

Para Badminton World C’ships: Debutants Nithya, Ramadass record easy wins on Day 1

The Hindu  

The Indian pair of Nithya Sre and Krishna Nagar pulled off an easy 21-8 21-9 win over Yasmina Eissa and Ivan Segura Escobar in a Group A mixed doubles SH6 match at the BWF Para Badminton World Championships here. The 17-year-old Sre, who was making his debut in the showpiece, later took just 15 minutes to dispatch Lam Ching Yung …

Para Badminton World Championships: Debutants Nithya, Ramadass Record Easy Wins; Nagar Survives Scare
2 years, 1 month ago

Para Badminton World Championships: Debutants Nithya, Ramadass Record Easy Wins; Nagar Survives Scare

News 18  

Debutant Nithya Sre didn’t shy to admit that she felt the jitters ahead of playing her first match at the BWF Para Badminton World Championships 2022, that got underway in Tokyo on Monday. Sre paired with Paralympic champion and Basel 2019 bronze medallist Krishna Nagar to pull off an easy 21-8, 21-9 win over Egypt’s Yasmina Eissa and Ivan Segura …

Dubai Para badminton: Bhagat, four other Indians enter semifinals
2 years, 6 months ago

Dubai Para badminton: Bhagat, four other Indians enter semifinals

The Hindu  

Pramod Bhagat toiled hard before defeating compatriot Nehal Gupta in three games to enter the semifinals of the fourth Fazza Dubai Para Badminton International here on Saturday. Paralympic gold medallist Bhagat, who won two gold medals at the recent Bahrain Para Badminton International, came back from a game down to beat Gupta 18-21, 21-15, 21-11 in the men’s singles SL3 …

Badminton Asia Championships: PV Sindhu, Lakshya Sen eye medals; HS Prannoy pulls out due to injury
2 years, 7 months ago

Badminton Asia Championships: PV Sindhu, Lakshya Sen eye medals; HS Prannoy pulls out due to injury

Firstpost  

A lot of hope will ride on Sen and Sindhu as the duo has been in good form in the run-up to the continent championships, which is returning after a gap of two years due to COVID-19 Focus will be on two-time Olympic medallist P V Sindhu and world championships bronze winner Lakshya Sen when they lead India’s challenge at …

Manasi Joshi, Pramod Bhagat Shine as India Bag 21 Medals at Spanish Para Badminton International
2 years, 9 months ago

Manasi Joshi, Pramod Bhagat Shine as India Bag 21 Medals at Spanish Para Badminton International

News 18  

Manasi Joshi and Nithya Sre claimed a gold each, while Tokyo Paralympics champion Pramod Bhagat secured two silver and a bronze as India bagged as many as 21 medals at the Spanish Para Badminton International in Cartagena, Spain. World No.1 Joshi and Sre were among the six gold medallists, while India also secured seven silvers and eight bronze medals in …

Para-Badminton National Championship: Nitesh Kumar Wins Double Gold
2 years, 11 months ago

Para-Badminton National Championship: Nitesh Kumar Wins Double Gold

News 18  

The pair of Nitesh Kumar and Tarun defeated World No 1 Paralympic Games gold medallist Pramod Bhagat and Manoj Sarkar in straight sets 21-19, 21-11 to win the gold medal in the 4th Para-Badminton National Championship, here on Monday. In the Women’s Wheelchair 1 category, Alphia James from Kerala secured gold, while the silver went to Neerja Goyal. In Women’s …

National Para-Badminton C'ship: Nagar wins three gold medals; Bhagat goes down to Rana
2 years, 11 months ago

National Para-Badminton C'ship: Nagar wins three gold medals; Bhagat goes down to Rana

The Hindu  

Paralympic champion Krishna Nagar continued his good form as he won three gold medals at the 4th National Para Badminton Championship here on Sunday. Nagar repeated his 2019 National's feat of winning three gold as he emerged champion in all the categories he participated in -- singles, men’s doubles and mixed doubles. Krishna easily beat Sudharshan 21-12 21-12 in the …

Asia Youth Para Games: Indian para shuttlers win 16 medals; Palak, Sanjana, Hardik clinch three each
3 years ago

Asia Youth Para Games: Indian para shuttlers win 16 medals; Palak, Sanjana, Hardik clinch three each

The Hindu  

Tokyo Paralympian Palak Kohli, Sanjana Kumari and Hardik Makkar secured three medals each as the Indian badminton contingent finished its campaign with 16 medals at the Asia Youth Para Games in Bahrain on Monday. While Nithya Sre and Sanjana claimed the women's singles gold in SH6 and SL3 classification, Palak and Sanjana combined to win the yellow metal in women's …

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