On this day in 2016: Kadeena Cox wins medals in two sports at Paralympics

1 day, 17 hours ago

National Sports Awards 2024: Full list of Khel Ratna, Arjuna Award, and Dronacharya Award winners

Double Olympic-medalist Manu Bhaker, chess world champion Gukesh, gold-medalist Paralympian Praveen Kumar, and captain of the bronze-medal-winning Indian hockey team Harmanpreet Singh are the four athletes who will be presented with the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna award, as a part of the National Sports Awards 2024 announced by the Sports Ministry. The Arjuna awards for outstanding performance in Sports …

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1 week ago

Beatrice Chebet: Kenyan runner smashes her own 5,000m women’s world record

CNN

CNN — As many were getting ready to welcome in the New Year on Tuesday, Kenya’s Beatrice Chebet was busy breaking a world record. The 24-year-old, who won two Olympic gold medals in 2024, capped off her brilliant year by smashing her own women’s 5,000m road world record at the Cursa dels Nassos race in Barcelona, Spain. “Two races in …

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1 week, 1 day ago

Kenya’s Chebet smashes own world record in women’s 5km, becomes first woman to breach 14-minute mark

The Hindu

Double Olympic champion Beatrice Chebet smashed the women’s 5km world record with a time of 13 minutes 54 seconds at the Cursa dels Nassos road race in Barcelona on Tuesday as she finished a blockbuster year on a high. The Kenyan beat her previous record - set a year ago to the day at the Barcelona race - by 19 …

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1 week, 2 days ago

Year-ender 2024: Manu Bhaker to Sheetal Devi to Avani Lekhara - 7 Indian women who changed the game in sports

Live Mint

The rise of women in Indian sports has been immense in the last few years. If Manu Bhaker put behind her Tokyo heartbreak to win two medals at Paris Olympics, the likes of Avani Lekhara and Sheetal Devi at the Paris Paralympics proved no obstacle is enough to stop them in conquering world's attention. Manu Bhaker Manu Bhaker scripted history …

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1 week, 5 days ago

Paralympic double silver medallist Yogesh Kathuniya questions panel for overlooking him for Khel Ratna

The Hindu

Two-time Paralympic silver medallist Yogesh Kathuniya voiced his disappointment over not being nominated for the prestigious Khel Ratna Award despite his “consistent” performances on the world stage. READ: Hima Das suspended for 16 months for whereabouts failure from July 2023; eligible now to compete “People say it doesn’t matter, but why doesn’t it matter? Even after all that, if I …

Silver Award Medals Yogesh Kathuniya Khel Ratna

1 week, 5 days ago

Sportstar ACES Awards 2025: List of nominees for Sportstar of the Year (Female) Award

The Hindu

2024 was a landmark year for Indian sports, marked by historic achievements. Before that, she bagged bronze in the women’s 10m air pistol at the ISSF World Cup 2024 Stage II in Granada Achievements: Won bronze in the women’s 10m air pistol in the Paris Olympics Won bronze in the 10m air pistol mixed team event in Paris Won bronze …

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1 week, 6 days ago

‘Who is she?’ Why Britain’s greatest Paralympian Sarah Storey still lacks recognition

The Independent

By any objective measure, Dame Sarah Storey might be Great Britain’s greatest sportsperson. open image in gallery Dame Sarah storey attended this year’s Spoty in a walking boot after her ‘Dancing on Ice’ injury open image in gallery Storey jazzed up her air boot for the ceremony Storey explains that the reaction to her withdrawal from Dancing on Ice just …

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2 weeks, 1 day ago

‘Same gold, same pride, why not same award?’: Amid Manu Bhaker controversy, India's paralympic champion cries foul

Hindustan Times

Paralympics gold medallist archer Harvinder Singh alleged “discrimination” in sports awards after his name did not feature in the list recommended for the prestigious Khel Ratna award. Although a sports ministry spokesperson has done damage control by confirming that the list is yet to be finalised, the absence of double Olympic medalist Manu Bhaker from the initial list, which featured …

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2 weeks, 1 day ago

Rewind 2024: How record-breaking Paralympic campaign saved India the blushes in Paris

Firstpost

While India failed to register their highest medal count in the Paris Olympics following a series of heartbreaks and fourth-place finishes, the nation shone brighter than ever when it came to the Paralympics. Three years later, the Indian para-athletes would go further than ever; while the country was yet to collect more than seven medals in a single edition of …

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Khel Ratna row: Maybe lapse on my part, says Manu Bhaker

Hindustan Times

New Delhi: Seeking to end all “speculations” after her name was not considered for the Khel Ratna Award, Paris Olympics double medallist shooter Manu Bhaker on Tuesday admitted to a possible lapse in her application for the country’s top sports award. The Union Sports Ministry then said on Monday that Bhaker’s name was not considered for the award because she …

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2 weeks, 2 days ago

Amid Manu Bhaker Khel Ratna Row, THIS Indian Gold-Medalist Highlights 'Discrimination' In Sports Awards

ABP News

Indian archer Harvinder Singh, who won a gold at Paris Paralympics, on Tuesday alleged "discrimination" in the distribution of sports awards and questioned why the Khel Ratna honour was not bestowed on this year's medallists at the Games like the Tokyo edition. Following India's gold-winning performance at the 2021 Tokyo Paralympics, shooter Avani Lekhara, javelin thrower Sumit Antil and shuttler …

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2 weeks, 2 days ago

Paralympics gold-medalist Harvinder Singh adds to burning Khel Ratna controversy

India Today

Para-archer and Paris Paralympics 2024 gold-medallist Harvinder Singh has openly criticized the lack of recognition for Paralympians in the nominations for the prestigious Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award. "Discrimination in sports”Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Gold medalists were awarded by Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award, but what about Paris 2024 Paralympic Gold medalists? #KhelRatnaAward" @PMOIndia @PTI_News @ANI @ — Harvinder …

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2 weeks, 5 days ago

2024 Year in Sports, Athletics: Duplantis dominates, Neeraj-Arshad showdown in Paris Olympics, a slew of world records

The Hindu

There were records galore from athletics in 2024, both at the national and global level. | Photo Credit: NURPHOTO VIA GETTY IMAGES Kenya’s Faith Kipyegon bettered her own world record in the women’s 1500m at the Paris Diamond League meet. Sweden’s Armand Duplantis poses next to a board displaying his new 6,26 meters world record after the men’s pole vault …

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3 weeks ago

The Best Women’s Sports Moments Of 2024

Huff Post

Simone Biles, Caitlin Clark, Sha'Carri Richardson and Coco Gauff. “It’s the investments of brands, the viewership of fans, places like ESPN putting it on TV, the availability, the programming and last but not least at all, it’s the performance of the athletes.” “We are finally seeing all of these things pulling in the same direction,” she added, “and it’s created …

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3 weeks, 2 days ago

Keely Hodgkinson crowned BBC Sports Personality of the Year 2024

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4 weeks, 2 days ago

Lani Pallister sends message to godmother Dawn Fraser after legend's surgery

ABC

Lani Pallister will have thoughts of godmother Dawn Fraser on her mind at the world short course championships, admitting the sporting icon's health scare had been "frightening". Olympic gold medallist Pallister headlines Australia's team in Budapest, where her likely 400-metre freestyle final showdown against Canadian young gun Summer McIntosh on Wednesday morning looms as the highlight of the meet. Pallister …

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1 month ago

Jakob Ingebrigtsen aims dig at Josh Kerr and rivals after Euro Cross gold

The Independent

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Jakob Ingebrigtsen Euro Cross

1 month ago

AP’s top sports photos of the year are worth a close look

Associated Press

From the Paris Olympics to the Super Bowl. Share Share Copy Link copied Email Facebook X Reddit LinkedIn Pinterest Flipboard Print Mike Tyson, left, fights Jake Paul during their heavyweight boxing match, Friday, Nov. 15, 2024, in Arlington, Texas. Share Share Copy Link copied Email Facebook X Reddit LinkedIn Pinterest Flipboard Print Tyrrell Hatton, of England, reacts on the 11th …

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1 month ago

Malinin and Glenn win as US figure skaters take 3 gold medals at Grand Prix Final

Associated Press

GRENOBLE, France — Ilia Malinin landed six quadruple jumps and Amber Glenn ended a 14-year wait for gold for the United States on an historic day for American figure skaters at the Grand Prix Final on Saturday. “I had this idea and this goal that I wanted to achieve here and I was able to blow it out of the …

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1 month, 1 week ago

World Athletics: Olympic champions Hassan and Tebogo named ‘Athletes of the Year’

The Hindu

Dutch marathon runner Sifan Hassan and Botswanan sprinter Letsile Tebogo, both of whom took gold at the Paris Olympics, were named ‘Athletes of the Year’ by World Athletics in Monaco on Sunday. Swedish pole-vaulter Armand Duplantis won the men’s field category after an unbeaten 2024, winning Olympic gold and setting a new world record of 6.26 metres. Ukrainian Yaroslava Mahuchikh …

World Olympic Win Paris Award Marathon Hassan

1 month, 2 weeks ago

Jordan Cox an injury doubt for Test after hand injury

The Independent

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2 months ago

Jaipur Sports Conclave: Paris Paralympics bronze medallist Mona Agarwal hopes for sustained support for parasports

The Hindu

Paris Paralympics 2024 bronze-medallist shooter Mona Agarwal on Saturday revelead she struggled to upgrade her equipement ahead of the quadrennial event during the Sportstar Sports Conclave — Focus Rajasthan at the Poornima University in Jaipur. L-R ) Manjusha Kanwar, Surbhi Misra, Anupam Nidhi and Mona Agarwal during the Sporstar Sports Conclave - Focus Rajasthan. Manjusha Kanwar, a Commonwealth-medallist badminton player, …

India Rajasthan Focus Need Zinc Mona Mona Agarwal

2 months, 1 week ago

‘Like riding a bike’: Jordan Cox unfazed by return to wicketkeeping with England

The Independent

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2 months, 2 weeks ago

Navdeep Singh's Passionate Celebration Leaves Fans in Awe

ABP News

Indian javelin sensation Navdeep Singh has become the country's first-ever gold medallist in the F41 men's javelin throw category at the 2024 Paralympics. He celebrated his victory with passion, drawing comparisons to India's cricket icon, Virat Kohli. Singh's high-energy celebration quickly went viral, showcasing the excitement and passion of Indian athletes.

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2 months, 3 weeks ago

From Dread to Glory: The Inspiring Journey of Sakshi Malik

Hindustan Times

Sakshi Malik's autobiography, 'Witness,' offers an intimate and honest account of her life as an Indian wrestler. Malik shares her journey from feeling dread to becoming the first Indian woman to win an Olympic medal in wrestling. Despite facing challenges and personal struggles, she finds solace and success on the mat. The book also sheds light on the struggles faced …

Law Sports Women Wrestling Rohtak

2 months, 3 weeks ago

Katie Archibald says team pursuit gold ‘very special’ after serious injuries

The Independent

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2 months, 3 weeks ago

Great Britain storm to women’s team sprint gold at Cycling World Championships

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3 months, 3 weeks ago

The girl with the world at her feet

China Daily

China Daily Updated: 2024-09-18 Large | Medium | Small For eight years Wen Xiaoyan has dominated T37 sprinting and long jump Wen Xiaoyan celebrates with her teammates after winning gold and posting a new world record in the 2024 Paris Paralympic Games mixed 4x100m universal relay. But that didn't hinder Wen, who cruised to victory in the women's 200m T37 …

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3 months, 3 weeks ago

Trading trauma for triumph

China Daily

Monique Matthews gestures to her teammates during the semifinals of the 2024 Paris Paralympics women's sitting volleyball competition on Sept 5. "After my amputation, I was looking for a new prosthetist, and I was up in Oklahoma City, and they actually had a brochure for sitting volleyball at the Scott Sabolich clinic I was visiting," said Matthews. "You know everybody …

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3 months, 3 weeks ago

Paralympics 2024: Gold Medalist Avani Lekhara on winning in Paris, “Required lots of mental strength”

Hindustan Times

Avani Lekhara has made history by winning back-to-back gold medals at two consecutive Paralympics, securing her latest victory in the 10m air rifle event at the Paris Paralympics. Avani recently met PM Narendra Modi in Delhi, and gifted him the Indian jersey with “Thank you sir for all your support,” written on the back. {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} “I believe …

Paralympics Delhi Lekhara Required Lots

3 months, 3 weeks ago

Rohit or Kohli? India's paralympic gold medallist Navdeep, famously compared to Virat, names his favourite

Hindustan Times

Navdeep Singh, India’s latest javelin hero, etched his name in history with a gold medal at the 2024 Paris Paralympics in the F41 classification. Navdeep Singh’s gold medal was India’s seventh of the Paralympics. Navdeep has been widely compared to India's star cricketer, Virat Kohli, for displaying similar aggression and competitive demeanour. Training rigorously at the Sports Authority of India …

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3 months, 3 weeks ago

Charlie Dobson storms to stunning 400m victory in Diamond League final shock

The Independent

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3 months, 4 weeks ago

India's Paralympic heroes receive grand welcome after record medal haul

New Indian Express

NEW DELHI: Swarmed by hundreds of supporters, garlanded and offered sweets, India’s Paralympic medal-winners returned to a jubilant welcome on Tuesday after securing an unprecedented haul of 29 medals at the recently concluded Games in Paris. “Thank you so much for this grand welcome,” javelin thrower Sumit Antil told PTI. He became the first Indian archer to win gold at …

India Medal Gold Paralympic Grand Welcome

4 months ago

Paralympic marathon runner denied bronze medal after helping guide

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Helping Guide

4 months ago

Paris Paralympics 2024: Top quotes from the Para Games

The Hindu

The Paris Paralympics 2024 concluded on September 8 after 11 days of competitions, memorable moments and new records. Hopefully, today, some new dreams have been born.”Hannah Cockroft Gold medallist Hannah Cockroft of Great Britain during the medal ceremony for the women’s 800m-T34 final. | Photo Credit: Getty Images “I believe I was put here on this earth to normalise disability, …

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4 months 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 …

India Paralympics Netherlands Credit Gold Team Bronze

4 months ago

Which athlete won most gold medals at Paris 2024 Paralympics?

The Hindu

China’s para swimmer Jiang Yuyan emerged as the most successful athlete at Paris 2024 Paralympics with seven gold medals. The 19-year-old Jiang, known as the ‘Flying Fish,’ made her Paralympic debut in Tokyo and clinched two gold, one silver and one bronze medal. In Paris, Jiang competed in nine events and the only two in which she did not win …

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4 months ago

Paris Paralympics 2024: Full list of world records broken

The Hindu

The 17th edition of the Paralympic Games was held in Paris from August 28 to September 8. In the 11 days of the quadrennial event in the French capital, close to 100 new world records across archery, athletics, swimming, track cycling, rowing and powerlifting were set. Following is the list of world records broken at the 2024 Summer Paralympic Games:- …

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4 months ago

The success of Great Britain’s Paralympics cannot be measured in medals alone

The Independent

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4 months ago

Paralympics end with spectacular light show and dance party in Paris

Al Jazeera

The Paralympic Games have come to an end with a spectacular light show and dance party capping a final day of competition that saw two world records fall. Addressing the closing ceremony at a packed Stade de France, chief Paris 2024 organiser and former gold medal-winning canoeist Tony Estanguet said the six weeks of the Paralympics and the Olympics would …

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4 months 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 …

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4 months ago

Friendships forged in gold at Paris Paralympics

China Daily

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. As the flame of this summer's Paralympic Games flickered out on Sunday in the French capital, signaling the end of more than 10 days of …

China Gold Team Silver Chinese Tokyo Danielle

4 months ago

Memorable moments for ParalympicsGB from Paris 2024

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4 months 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 …

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4 months ago

Paralympic Games end with a Parisian electro-dance party after 2 world records on final day

Associated Press

PARIS — The Paralympic Games ended Sunday with two world records and a spectacular light show during a closing ceremony dominated by French electronic music Jean-Michel Jarre got the party underway at the Stade de France, coaxing dance moves from athletes, volunteers and spectators on a day when Morocco’s Fatima Ezzahra El Idrissi smashed the world record in the women’s …

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4 months ago

Paralympics allow competitors to 'shine' but make us all better people

China Daily

Xinhua Updated: 2024-09-08 Large | Medium | Small PARIS -- The Paralympic Games in Paris are drawing to an end this weekend, allowing time to look back on an event that has attracted people from around the world. When discussing Paralympic athletes - all of whom have their own story of facing challenges many will never have to face - …

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4 months ago

Chinese authorities congratulate athletes on Paralympic achievements

China Daily

BEIJING -- China's central authorities sent a congratulatory message to the country's Paralympic delegation on Sunday for their accomplishments and sportsmanship at the 2024 Paris Paralympic Games. "You have won glory for our country and people, and we extend warm congratulations and heartfelt compliments to you," read a message jointly sent by the Communist Party of China Central Committee and …

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4 months ago

Chinese authorities congratulate athletes on Paralympic achievements

China Daily

BEIJING -- China's central authorities sent a congratulatory message to the country's Paralympic delegation on Sunday for their accomplishments and sportsmanship at the 2024 Paris Paralympic Games. "You have won glory for our country and people, and we extend warm congratulations and heartfelt compliments to you," read a message jointly sent by the Communist Party of China Central Committee and …

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On this day in 2016: Kadeena Cox wins medals in two sports at Paralympics

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