Suhas Yathiraj wins silver in badminton singles SL4 at Tokyo Paralympics
3 years, 3 months ago

Suhas Yathiraj wins silver in badminton singles SL4 at Tokyo Paralympics

The Hindu  

Suhas Yathiraj won the silver medal after losing to Lucas Mazur of France in the badminton men's singles SL4 gold medal match at the Tokyo Paralympics on Sunday. Later, Krishna Nagar won India's second gold medal after beating Hong Kong's Chu Man Kai 21-17, 16-21, 21-17 in the men's singles final of the SH6 event. On Saturday, Pramod Bhagat won the gold medal after beating Daniel Bethell 21-14, 21-17 in the men's singles SL3 event. Bhagat's compatriot Manoj Sarkar won the bronze medal after beating Daisuke Fujihara 22-20, 21-13 in the men's singles SL3.

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Paris 2024 champion Kumar Nitesh nominated for Para Badminton ‘Player of the Year’ Award
3 weeks, 1 day 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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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. …

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, …

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 …

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

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

Paralympics: India's Nithya Sre Sivan bags bronze in badminton SH6 category
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Paralympics: India's Nithya Sre Sivan bags bronze in badminton SH6 category

India Today  

India’s Nithya Sri Sivan won the bronze medal in the SH6 category in badminton at the Paris Paralympics 2024. Courtesy: Paris Paralympics Nithya Sre Sivan takes rapid strides Born in Hosur, Tamil Nadu, Nithya currently holds the world number one rank in the Women's Singles SH6 category. Her dedication and talent led her coach to recommend regular practice, and she …

When Kargil soldiers help Nitesh play
3 months, 3 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 …

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 …

Sumit Antil etches his name into history books, defends Gold medal with new record at Paralympic Games 2024
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Sumit Antil etches his name into history books, defends Gold medal with new record at Paralympic Games 2024

India TV News  

Sumit Antil has etched his name into the history books as he has become the first Indian man to win back-to-back gold medals at the Paralympic Games. Sumit defended his gold with a new Paralympic record throw of 70.59m in the men's Javelin F64 event at the ongoing Paris Summer Games. The Indian Javelin star Sumit got to his second …

'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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Paralympic Games: Sukant sets up semifinal clash with Suhas in semifinals; Nitesh too win
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Paralympic Games: Sukant sets up semifinal clash with Suhas in semifinals; Nitesh too win

The Hindu  

India's Sukant Kadam set up a men's singles SL4 semifinal clash against compatriot Suhas Yathiraj to assure India of a medal in para badminton but Krishna Nagar's title defence ended in agony following an ankle injury at the Paris Paralympics. Earlier, debutant Sukant thrashed Thailand's Teamarrom Siripong 21-12 21-12 to top group B and will clash with Suhas, a Tokyo …

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: 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 …

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 …

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 2024 Paralympics: Big Indian names to miss out on Paralympic Games
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Paris 2024 Paralympics: Big Indian names to miss out on Paralympic Games

The Hindu  

While India is sending its largest-ever contingent to the Paris 2024 Paralympics, in some sports, it finds itself short on some serious talent and serial winners. Here are some of the big names from India who have missed out on a chance to participate in the Paris 2024 Paralympics: Pramod Bhagat The Indian contingent will be without experienced and serial …

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 …

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 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 …

Paralympic Games: Have sacrificed a lot in my personal life to achieve success in sports, says badminton player Suhas
4 months ago

Paralympic Games: Have sacrificed a lot in my personal life to achieve success in sports, says badminton player Suhas

The Hindu  

His eyes firmly set on the top-podium finish in Paris after missing gold in the last edition of the Paralympic Games, para badminton player Suhas LY is hoping to bring smiles on the faces of his family, which has sacrificed a lot as he has pursued his goal with single-minded determination for the last three years. An Ajuna awardee, Suhas …

Indian shuttlers target 10 medals at Paris Paralympics
4 months, 1 week ago

Indian shuttlers target 10 medals at Paris Paralympics

Hindustan Times  

LUCKNOW: Badminton World Federation suspending Tokyo Paralympics badminton gold medallist Pramod Bhagat for 18 months after three whereabouts failures may have surprised many, but the other 13 shuttlers bound for the Paris Paralympics were prepared for the announcement since June. Despite the setback, chief national coach of the India para badminton team for Paris, Gaurav Khanna, sounded confident about Indian …

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