Devendra Jhajharia, Sundar Singh Gurjar win silver and bronze in javelin at Tokyo Paralympics
3 years, 3 months ago

Devendra Jhajharia, Sundar Singh Gurjar win silver and bronze in javelin at Tokyo Paralympics

The Hindu  

India's Devendra Jhajharia and Sundar Singh Gurjar won silver and bronze in javelin throw F46 event at the Tokyo Paralympics on Monday. Bhavinaben Patel and Nishad Kumar have won a silver each in women's singles table tennis class 4 and men's T47 high jump events respectively. Devendra Jhajharia won silver in the men's F46 javelin throw event with a personal best effort of 64.35m. Two-time reigning world champion Sundar Singh Gurjar won bronze with a throw of 64.01m.

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Ludhiana: Judoka Sahil wins gold Punjab at National School Games
1 week, 5 days ago

Ludhiana: Judoka Sahil wins gold Punjab at National School Games

Hindustan Times  

The second day of the 68th National School Games in Ludhiana brought thrilling action and impressive performances across various sports. In the under-19 boys’ 55 kg category, Sahil of Punjab took first place, followed by Chandigarh’s Vivek in second and Haryana’s Mohit and Telangana’s T. Jampa in third. In the above 70 kg category, Punjab’s Kanwalpreet claimed first place, Haryana’s …

Maiden national gold for Jaideep after twin heartbreaks at Olympic qualifiers
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Maiden national gold for Jaideep after twin heartbreaks at Olympic qualifiers

New Indian Express  

CHENNAI: Jaideep suffered twin heartbreaks early this year as he lost narrowly in the Asian and World Olympic qualifiers thus failing to book a ticket for the Paris Games. Luckily the setbacks didn't bother the Haryana wrestler for a long period as he won silver at the U23 Asian Championship in June and followed it up with a gold medal …

Neeraj Chopra appoints Javelin legend Jan Zelezny as coach: World record to Olympic gold - List of achievements
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Neeraj Chopra appoints Javelin legend Jan Zelezny as coach: World record to Olympic gold - List of achievements

Hindustan Times  

Tokyo Olympics gold medallist Neeraj Chopra has appointed javelin throw legend Jan Zelezny as his new coach ahead of the 2025 season. Neeraj Chopra appointed Jan Zelezny as his new coach. Following the appointment, Neeraj said, "Growing up, I admired Jan’s technique and precision and spent a lot of time watching videos of him." Jan Zelezny: Achievements Zelezny is widely …

Olympics gold medalist Neeraj Chopra partners with Javelin legend Jan Železný
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Olympics gold medalist Neeraj Chopra partners with Javelin legend Jan Železný

Live Mint  

Double Olympic medalist Neeraj Chopra announced the start of an exciting new chapter in his career on Saturday as he partner with Javelin legend Jan Železný, who comes on board as his new coach. Železný, a three-time Olympic and World champion and the current world record holder, has long been an idol to Neeraj Chopra. The new collaboration also symbolises …

Neeraj Chopra to work with Jan Zelezny after javelin world record holder is unveiled as his new coach
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Neeraj Chopra to work with Jan Zelezny after javelin world record holder is unveiled as his new coach

Firstpost  

Zelezny, whose salary will be funded under the Sports Ministry’s Target Olympic Podium Scheme, said it was a “great honour” to be coaching Chopra, adding that the Indian was always his first choice when it came to coaching an athlete outside of Czechia. Double Olympic gold medallist Neeraj Chopra announced the beginning of a new partnership on Saturday with Czech …

Navdeep Singh's Passionate Celebration Leaves Fans in Awe
2 months 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.

Neeraj Chopra's Domination at Paris Olympics Fades Away, Arshad Nadeem Takes the Crown
2 months ago

Neeraj Chopra's Domination at Paris Olympics Fades Away, Arshad Nadeem Takes the Crown

Deccan Chronicle  

Indian javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra's day at the Paris Olympics has been overshadowed by his Pakistani rival Arshad Nadeem's historic gold medal performance. While Chopra secured a silver, Nadeem's record-breaking throw of 92.97m secured him the gold, leaving Chopra with the feeling that the competition was very good and he was not the one to have won the gold. Despite …

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 …

Jhajharia's 'winning tip' played its part in Navdeep's win
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Jhajharia's 'winning tip' played its part in Navdeep's win

The Hindu  

A "small yet powerful advice" from India's celebrated javelin thrower Devendra Jhajharia proved to be crucial for Navdeep Singh, who clinched a historic gold medal at the Paris Paralympics. “Sir ke paas bahut experience hain, aur woh hamesha fase huye match nikalte hain, so maine mere problems bataye,” Navdeep recalled their conversation in a video shared by the Paralympics Committee …

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 …

With gold in Paris, Dharambir fulfils his mentor’s dream
3 months, 2 weeks ago

With gold in Paris, Dharambir fulfils his mentor’s dream

Hindustan Times  

Mumbai: As Dharambir and Pranav Soorma rang the bell inside the Stade de France on Wednesday night after scripting a 1-2 finish for India in F51 club throw at the Paris Paralympics, a third person next to them looking on wore a smile just as wide. India’s Dharambir celebrates after winning gold in men's club throw - F51 at Paris …

From Unfortunate Tragedy In 2009 To Creating History at Paralympics, Meet India’s Judo Star Kapil Parmar
3 months, 2 weeks ago

From Unfortunate Tragedy In 2009 To Creating History at Paralympics, Meet India’s Judo Star Kapil Parmar

News 18  

Kapil Parmar created history on Thursday by winning India’s first ever Paralympic medal in judo. Parmar, who won the silver medal at the 2022 Asian Games in the same category, had earlier beaten Venezuela’s Marco Dennis Blanco 10-0 in the quarterfinal. Name: Kapil Parmar Kapil Parmar Date of Birth: June 23, 2000 June 23, 2000 Home: Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh Bhopal, …

Dharambir shatters Asian record for gold, Soorma wins silver in club throw
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Dharambir shatters Asian record for gold, Soorma wins silver in club throw

Deccan Chronicle  

Dharambir smashed the Asian record to claim the gold medal while his compatriot Pranav Soorma clinched the silver as Indian club throwers dominated the men's F51 event at the Paralympics here on Wednesday.After four fouled attempts, the 35-year-old world championships bronze medallist from Sonepat, Dharambir hurled the club to a distance of 34.92m in his fifth attempt to claim the …

Dharambir breaks Asian record to win Paralympic gold, silver for Pranav as Indians lock out top 2 in club throw F51
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Dharambir breaks Asian record to win Paralympic gold, silver for Pranav as Indians lock out top 2 in club throw F51

Hindustan Times  

It was an Indian one-two in men's club throw F51 event at the Paris Paralympics as Dharambir and Pranav Soorma won gold and silver respectively. Dharambir faced a life-altering accident when a misjudged dive into a canal left him paralyzed from the waist down India has risen to 13th on the Paris Paralympics standings, with these two medals taking 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 …

Dharambir shatters Asian record for gold, Soorma secures silver in club throw
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Dharambir shatters Asian record for gold, Soorma secures silver in club throw

The Hindu  

Dharambir smashed the Asian record to claim the gold medal while his compatriot Pranav Soorma clinched the silver as Indian club throwers dominated the men's F51 event at the Paralympics here on Wednesday. After four fouled attempts, the 35-year-old world championships bronze medallist from Sonepat, Dharambir hurled the club to a distance of 34.92m in his fifth attempt to claim …

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: From tragic school accident to mechanical engineering and Paralympics silver medal
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Sachin Khilari: From tragic school accident to mechanical engineering and Paralympics silver medal

Firstpost  

A two-time world championship gold medallist, Sachin’s story is as inspiring as any. Reuters image Sachin Sarjerao Khilari on Wednesday grabbed his first Paralympics medal as his silver medal win stretched India’s record-breaking medal tally to 21 at the Paris 2024 Games. Sachin Khilari won the silver medal in the men’s shot put F46 with a throw of 16.32m, while …

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. …

India achieves highest ever medal haul in Paralympics
3 months, 3 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, 3 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 Day 6 Wrap: India Earn Historic 20th Medal as Track and Field Athletes Shine
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Paris Paralympics 2024 Day 6 Wrap: India Earn Historic 20th Medal as Track and Field Athletes Shine

News 18  

The Indian contingent enjoyed a record-breaking day as they increased their medal tally to an all-time high 20 at the Paralympic Games 2024 underway in the French Capital City of Paris. India started the day with 15 medals in their kitty and added five more to their credit as sprinter Deepthi Jeevanji bagged bronze in the women’s 400m T20 event, …

Ajeet Singh Wins Silver, Sundar Gurjar Grabs Bronze In Javelin To Ensure India Double-Podium Finish At Paralympics
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Ajeet Singh Wins Silver, Sundar Gurjar Grabs Bronze In Javelin To Ensure India Double-Podium Finish At Paralympics

ABP News  

India’s para javelin throwers Ajeet Singh and Sundar Singh Gurjar ensured that India celebrated a double podium finish at the Paris Paralympics 2024 on September 3. Ajeet and Sundar delivered stellar performances and won a silver and a bronze medal respectively in the Men's Javelin Throw F46 final event. Ajeet Singh, showing resilience and skill, improved his performance with each …

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

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 …

Nithya Sre Sivan clinches bronze in women's singles SH6 event at Paris Paralympic Games 2024
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Nithya Sre Sivan clinches bronze in women's singles SH6 event at Paris Paralympic Games 2024

India TV News  

Indian shuttler Nithya Sre Sivan clinched a bronze medal in the women's singles SH6 event at the ongoing Paris Paralympic Games 2024. Suhas lost his final in the men's singles SL4 category to France's Lucas Mazur, while Nitesh won the gold in the men's singles SL3 event. Thulasimathi clinched a silver in the women's singles SU5 category, while Manisha took …

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 …

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 …

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, …

Sumit Antil wins gold in javelin throw F64, becomes first Indian man to defend title in Paralympics
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Sumit Antil wins gold in javelin throw F64, becomes first Indian man to defend title in Paralympics

New Indian Express  

PARIS: Star javelin thrower Sumit Antil on Monday became the first Indian man and second from the country to defend the title as he won the F64 category gold with Paralympics record of 70.59m at the Paris Games. Earlier in the day, Yogesh Kathuniya clinched his second consecutive Paralympic silver medal in men's discus throw F-56 event with a season's …

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. …

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 …

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 …

National Open Athletics Championships 2024: National record holder Annu Rani wins women’s javelin gold on day two
3 months, 3 weeks ago

National Open Athletics Championships 2024: National record holder Annu Rani wins women’s javelin gold on day two

The Hindu  

National record holder Annu Rani won the women’s javelin gold with a heave of 58.97m in the 63rd National Open Athletics Championships at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium here on Saturday. National record holders Manikanta Hoblidhar and Tejas Shirse were beaten for gold in the 100m sprint and 110m hurdles respectively as young sprinters from Odisha and Delhi ruled the roost …

Paralympics 2024: India’s medal haul, Indian athletes and more
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Paralympics 2024: India’s medal haul, Indian athletes and more

The Hindu  

The Paris 2024 Summer Paralympic Games opened yesterday in a dazzling ceremony, inviting 4,400 competitors from 168 delegations. This year, the country hopes for the biggest ever medal haul yet, sending 84 para-athletes to the Games. Paralympic Committee of India president Devendra Jhajharia has set the target for this year as 25 medals, with a double-digit gold haul. India’s 31 …

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 …

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 …

Yogesh Kathuniya keen to change colour of medal to gold
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Yogesh Kathuniya keen to change colour of medal to gold

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi: Yogesh Kathuniya is going to the Paris Paralympics with a simple goal: to break the trend of silver medals in his career. At the Tokyo Paralympics, discus thrower Kathuniya won silver in the men’s F56 discus throw event with a throw of 44.38m. This year in Kobe Worlds Batista recorded a 45.14m throw for the gold and Kathuniya, …

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 …

Neeraj Chopra will throw 93m in one or two years: Legendary para-athlete Devendra Jhajharia
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Neeraj Chopra will throw 93m in one or two years: Legendary para-athlete Devendra Jhajharia

Hindustan Times  

Legendary para-athlete Devendra Jhajharia feels it's a matter of time for star javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra to breach the elusive 90m mark and predicted that he can throw 93m in one or two years. Devendra Jhajharia Chopra won a silver medal in the Paris Olympics with a throw of 89.45m earlier this month while the gold went to Pakistan's Arshad …

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