How did Paralympic silver medallist Praveen Kumar’s journey begin? A Google search, he says
3 years, 3 months ago

How did Paralympic silver medallist Praveen Kumar’s journey begin? A Google search, he says

Live Mint  

What helped sports enthusiast Praveen Kumar clinch the silver medal in the 2020 Paralympics? I was playing volleyball initially in school, but then slowly came to know of para-athletics and took up high jump," Praveen was quoted as saying by news agency PTI. "I came to know about Paralympics and how to take part in it after searching on google," the high jumper said during a virtual press conference organised by Eurosport and Paralympic Committee of India. Satyapal said Praveen is a sure shot gold medal candidate at the Asian Para Games next year in Hangzhou in China. "Our target will be to win the Asian Para Games next year and gold in 2014 Paris Paralympics with world record."

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

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

New Indian Express  

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

Paris Paralympic Games, Men’s High Jump T64: Praveen Kumar strikes gold
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Paris Paralympic Games, Men’s High Jump T64: Praveen Kumar strikes gold

The Hindu  

India’s Praveen Kumar dazzled with a record-breaking performance in the men’s high jump T64 event, adding a Paralympic gold to his Tokyo Games silver here on Friday. USA’s Derek Loccident claimed the silver with a jump of 2.06m while Uzbekistan’s Temurbek Giyazov, who notched a personal best 2.03m, finished third. India surpassed its Tokyo Games gold medal tally after Praveen’s …

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

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

India TV News  

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

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

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

India TV News  

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

Paris 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 …

Paris Paralympics 2024: Sharad wins silver, Mariyappan clinches bronze in men’s high jump T63 event
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Paris Paralympics 2024: Sharad wins silver, Mariyappan clinches bronze in men’s high jump T63 event

The Hindu  

Sharad Kumar won a silver medal while Mariyappan Thangavelu took bronze in the men’s high jump T63 event at Paris 2024 Paralympics on Tuesday. Sharad also broke Mariyappan’s Paralympic Record in the T42 category. Mariyappan, who won gold in Rio de Janeiro in 2016 and silver in Tokyo, could only clear the bar till 1.85m before three failed attempts at …

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 …

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 …

Nishad Kumar clinches silver in men's high jump, India's Paris Paralympics medal tally up to 7
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Nishad Kumar clinches silver in men's high jump, India's Paris Paralympics medal tally up to 7

Hindustan Times  

Nishad Kumar produced a brilliant performance to clinch a silver medal in men's high jump T47 event at the Paris Paralympics, thus taking India's overall medal tally to 7. USA's Roderick Townsend won the gold medal with a highest jump of 2.12m, while Georgii Margiev, representing the Neutral Paralympic Athletes, took the bronze medal at 2.00m. Earlier in the day, …

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: 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 …

Preethi Pal wins historic 100m bronze at Paris Paralympics, wins India's first-ever track medal
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Preethi Pal wins historic 100m bronze at Paris Paralympics, wins India's first-ever track medal

Hindustan Times  

Preethi Pal on Friday became the first Indian to win a Paralympic medal in a track event. 23-year-old Preethi won a bronze medal in the women's T35 100m event with a personal best time of 14.21 seconds at the Paris Paralympics. Apart from it being the country's first track medal ever at the Games, Preethi's bronze is also India's first …

For Paralympian Ezra Frech, normalizing disability is his ultimate gold medal
3 months, 3 weeks ago

For Paralympian Ezra Frech, normalizing disability is his ultimate gold medal

LA Times  

Ezra Frech made history, extended his arms wide and flashed a knowing smirk to the cheering crowd. The high jump world record holder for the T47 category is Frech’s personal coach and introduced Petersmeyer to the young star around 2017. Ezra Frech competes in the men’s high jump T63 final during the Tokyo Paralympic Games. He was just “a little …

Para Shuttler Pramod Bhagat Suspended For 18 Months, Will Miss Paris Paralympics
4 months, 1 week ago

Para Shuttler Pramod Bhagat Suspended For 18 Months, Will Miss Paris Paralympics

News 18  

Tokyo gold medallist Indian para shuttler Pramod Bhagat will not be able to defend his title at the Paris Paralympics after he was handed a 18- month suspension for breaching BWF’s anti-doping whereabout clause. “The Badminton World Federation can confirm India’s Tokyo 2020 Paralympic champion Pramod Bhagat has been suspended for a period of 18 months and will miss the …

World Para Athletics C’ships 2024: India awarded silver, bronze in F46 javelin after winning protest
6 months, 4 weeks ago

World Para Athletics C’ships 2024: India awarded silver, bronze in F46 javelin after winning protest

The Hindu  

India were awarded the silver and bronze in men’s javelin throw F46 event after winning protest against second-place finisher Dinesh Priyantha Herath of Sri Lanka at World Para Athletics Championships here. Rinku Hooda and Ajeet Singh on Friday finished third and fourth respectively in the men’s F46 javelin throw final but the result was put on hold after India lodged …

World Para Athletics Championships 2024: Praveen finishes fourth in High Jump, Preethi qualifies for final
7 months ago

World Para Athletics Championships 2024: Praveen finishes fourth in High Jump, Preethi qualifies for final

The Hindu  

Preethi Pal and Praveen Kumar were the best-performing Indians on the second day of the Para Athletics World Championships, at the Kobe Universiade Memorial Stadium in Kobe, Japan, on Saturday. Preethi, a double gold medallist at the Indian Open Para Athletics Championships, clocked her personal best of 30.30 seconds, qualifying for the finals of the Women’s 200m T35 while Praveen, …

How Indian para athletes chose ability over disability at the Asian Para Games
1 year, 1 month ago

How Indian para athletes chose ability over disability at the Asian Para Games

Live Mint  

The first step is picking up the arrow between her toes and deftly weaving it into the compound bow. The only armless archer in the field at the deferred 2022 Asian Para Games in Hangzhou, Devi is one of a kind. In July this year, she won a silver medal in Women’s Individual Compound—Open category to become the first armless …

Asian Para Games 2023 medals tally Highlights: October 23 - India fourth with six golds; China leads
1 year, 2 months ago

Asian Para Games 2023 medals tally Highlights: October 23 - India fourth with six golds; China leads

The Hindu  

India swept all the three medals in men’s club throw F51 event with Pranav Soorma winning the gold on the opening day of athletics competition at the Hangzhou Asian Para Games on Monday. The 29-year-old Soorma broke the Asian Para Games record with an effort of 30.01m to clinch the gold while Dharambir and Amit Kumar were second and third …

Murali Sreeshankar bags silver medal at Asian Athletics Championships, qualifies for Paris Olympics
1 year, 5 months ago

Murali Sreeshankar bags silver medal at Asian Athletics Championships, qualifies for Paris Olympics

Firstpost  

Murali Sreeshankar met the qualification standard of 8.27m set for Paris Olympics to clinch silver medal at the Asian Athletics Championships. Long jumper Murali Sreeshankar qualified for the Paris Olympics next year with a leap of 8.37 metres at the Asian Athletics Championships. India also clinched a gold medal on the day as the mixed 4x400m relay team ran a …

Long jumper Sreeshankar qualifies for Paris 2024 Summer Olympics after winning silver medal at Asian meet
1 year, 5 months ago

Long jumper Sreeshankar qualifies for Paris 2024 Summer Olympics after winning silver medal at Asian meet

The Hindu  

Star Indian long jumper Murali Sreeshankar on July 15 qualified for the 2024 Paris Olympics after winning a silver medal in the Asian Athletics Championships with a second career-best effort of 8.37m in Bangkok. M Sreeshankar records a big jump of 8.37m, but settles for silver in men's long jump.#AsianAthleticsChampionships — Athletics Federation of India July 15, 2023 Yu Tang …

Sachin Khilari sets new Asian record en route to gold at Para Athletics World C'ships
1 year, 5 months ago

Sachin Khilari sets new Asian record en route to gold at Para Athletics World C'ships

The Hindu  

Sachin Sarjerao Khilari bagged India's eighth quota for next year's Paralympics after clinching the gold medal in men's shot put F46 event at the Para Athletics World Championships in Paris on Friday. On Thursday, Paralympic gold medallist Sumit Antil scripted a world record in F64 javelin throw with a best attempt of 70.83m at the World Championship. Antil bettered his …

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 …

Murali Sreeshankar Jumps Huge 8.41m in National Inter-State, Qualifies for World Championships
1 year, 6 months ago

Murali Sreeshankar Jumps Huge 8.41m in National Inter-State, Qualifies for World Championships

News 18  

Star long jumper Murali Sreeshankar produced a huge 8.41m effort in his very first attempt in the qualifying round at the National Inter-State Athletics Championships to qualify for the World Championships, here on Sunday. The 24-year-old Sreeshankar’s jump was just 1cm shy of Jeswin Aldrin’s national record of 8.42m set earlier this year. On June 9, Sreeshankar became only the …

Triple jump silver for Selva Prabhu in World Under-20 Championships in Colombia
2 years, 4 months ago

Triple jump silver for Selva Prabhu in World Under-20 Championships in Colombia

The Hindu  

Selva Prabhu Thirumaran won the men’s triple jump silver in the World Athletics Under-20 Championships here on Friday. pic.twitter.com/z3yIAiJrMQ — Athletics Federation of India August 6, 2022 It was India’s third medal at the under-20 Worlds, with the 4x400m mixed relay team and Rupal Chaudhary bringing the other medals earlier. Rupal won Bronze at World Athletics Junior Championships in Cali …

Games record, gold for para powerlifter Sudhir who missed Tokyo
2 years, 4 months ago

Games record, gold for para powerlifter Sudhir who missed Tokyo

Hindustan Times  

Sudhir, a six-time national champion para powerlifter, yearns for the big tournaments, trains to be at his best in them and plans his schedules around it. As he watched the rest of the Indian contingent in the history-making and popularity-boosting Paralympics last year, Sudhir—a strong medal prospect there according to India’s national para powerlifting coach—was gutted at not being among …

'Spoke to Mother, She Cried Seeing my Jump Live': Triple Jumper Chitravel Makes it to World Championship
2 years, 6 months ago

'Spoke to Mother, She Cried Seeing my Jump Live': Triple Jumper Chitravel Makes it to World Championship

News 18  

Triple jumper Praveen Chitravel has achieved a remarkable feat as he booked his spot for next month’s World Championships in Oregon, in USA. The Tamil Nadu-born athlete pulled off a record-breaking show at the 61st Interstate Meet at Chennai’s Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium on Tuesday to produce a staggering 17.18m leap. On Tuesday, Praveen also set a new record as he …

Triple jumper Praveen Chitravel Breaches 17m Mark to Qualify for World Championships
2 years, 6 months ago

Triple jumper Praveen Chitravel Breaches 17m Mark to Qualify for World Championships

News 18  

Tamil Nadu’s triple jumper Praveen Chitravel achieved a remarkable milestone at the Interstate Meet at Chennai’s Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium on Tuesday. Chitravel became the third Indian to breach the 17m mark in triple jump this year. Praveen Chitravel with a massive 17.18m in the men’s triple jump at the Inter State Championships. pic.twitter.com/bvFsgQOFxN— jonathan selvaraj June 14, 2022 In a …

Long Jumper M Sreeshankar Top Attraction at Inaugural National Open Jumps Meet
2 years, 9 months ago

Long Jumper M Sreeshankar Top Attraction at Inaugural National Open Jumps Meet

News 18  

National record holder long jumper M Sreeshankar’s return to action after a horror show at the Tokyo Olympics will be keenly watched when he lines up for the inaugural National Open Jumps competition here on Tuesday. The 22-year-old Kerala jumper had a forgettable performance at the Tokyo Olympics, finishing 13th in his qualification group with an effort of 7.69m, a …

Tokyo Paralympics champion Pramod Bhagat nominated for Para Badminton Player of Year
3 years, 1 month ago

Tokyo Paralympics champion Pramod Bhagat nominated for Para Badminton Player of Year

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: India's Tokyo Paralympics gold winner Pramod Bhagat was on Thursday named among six shuttlers for the Male Para Badminton Player of the Year by the sport's world body but none of his compatriots featured in the able-bodied awards' categories. Reigning world champion Bhagat, who had won a historic gold medal in the men's singles SL3 class in the …

Tokyo Paralympics champion Pramod Bhagat nominated for Para Badminton Player of Year
3 years, 1 month ago

Tokyo Paralympics champion Pramod Bhagat nominated for Para Badminton Player of Year

The Hindu  

India's Tokyo Paralympics gold winner Pramod Bhagat was on Thursday named among six shuttlers for the Male Para Badminton Player of the Year by the sport's world body but none of his compatriots featured in the able-bodied awards' categories. Reigning world champion Bhagat, who had won a historic gold medal in the men's singles SL3 class in the Tokyo Olympics …

Tokyo 2020 gold medallist Pramod Bhagat expects India to double its tally at Paris Paralympics
3 years, 2 months ago

Tokyo 2020 gold medallist Pramod Bhagat expects India to double its tally at Paris Paralympics

Firstpost  

India had returned with its best-ever performance from the Tokyo Paralympics, winning 19 medals — five gold, eight silver, six bronze. New Delhi: Tokyo Paralympics gold-medallist shuttler Pramod Bhagat on Friday said he is confident that India will double its medal count at the prestigious multi-sport event in Paris, which is just three years away. “I am confident that the …

Paralympic gold medallist Pramod Bhaga hungry for more success
3 years, 2 months ago

Paralympic gold medallist Pramod Bhaga hungry for more success

The Hindu  

With four world championship gold medals, a gold and a bronze medal in Asian Para Games, over 45 international medals and a long-standing World No. 1 ranking in SL3 men’s singles, Pramod Bhagat headed to Tokyo as a firm favourite to win gold in Para badminton. READ: 19 medals in Paralympics offer India a chance to dream and act Bhagat …

Paralympics Bronze Medallist Sharad Says 'Feeling Bettter' After Being Admitted to AIIMS for Chest Congestion
3 years, 3 months ago

Paralympics Bronze Medallist Sharad Says 'Feeling Bettter' After Being Admitted to AIIMS for Chest Congestion

News 18  

Paralympics bronze-medallist high jumper Sharad Kumar has been admitted to All India Institute of Medical Sciences after experiencing chest congestion but he is “feeling better” now. Kumar, who won a bronze in the T-42 high jump event in the Tokyo Paralympics on August 31, is awaiting his test reports after he was admitted to the prestigious medical facility four days …

Weekly Digest (August 30-September 5): Medals galore for India at the Tokyo Paralympics; Ronaldo breaks Ali Daei's goal record
3 years, 3 months ago

Weekly Digest (August 30-September 5): Medals galore for India at the Tokyo Paralympics; Ronaldo breaks Ali Daei's goal record

The Hindu  

Avani Lekhara became the first Indian woman to win gold at a Paralympic event after she equalled the world record with a score of 249.6 in the women's 10m air rifle standing finals at the Tokyo Paralympics. Romelu Lukaku scored twice as Belgium overcame an early scare to crush Estonia 5-2 away and solidify its position at the top of …

Full list of Indian medallists at the 2020 Tokyo Paralympics
3 years, 3 months ago

Full list of Indian medallists at the 2020 Tokyo Paralympics

The Hindu  

India's medal tally stands at 19 at these Paralympics. Mariyappan Thangavelu - Silver - Men's High Jump T63 6. Suhas Yathiraj - Silver - Men's Singles Badminton SL4 BRONZE MEDALS 1. Sharad Kumar- Bronze - Men's High Jump T63 4. Singhraj Adhana- Bronze - Men's 10m Air Pistol SH1 This is India's best tally at a single edition of the …

Tokyo Paralympics | Suhas claims silver in badminton
3 years, 3 months ago

Tokyo Paralympics | Suhas claims silver in badminton

The Hindu  

India’s Suhas Lalinakere Yathiraj ended his campaign with a historic silver after going down fighting against top seed Lucas Mazur of France in the men’s singles SL4 class final at the Tokyo Paralympics here on September 5. The 38-year-old Noida district magistrate, who has an impairment in one of his ankles, produced an entertaining performance before narrowly going down 21-15 …

Tokyo Paralympics 2020: Pramod Bhagat bags historic badminton gold; Manoj Sarkar claims bronze
3 years, 3 months ago

Tokyo Paralympics 2020: Pramod Bhagat bags historic badminton gold; Manoj Sarkar claims bronze

Firstpost  

With badminton making its debut at the Paralympics this year, Bhagat, the current World No 1, thus became the first Indian to win a gold medal in the sport. Tokyo: Reigning world champion Pramod Bhagat on Saturday claimed a historic gold medal in men’s singles SL3 class while Manoj Sarkar bagged the bronze as India stamped their prowess at the …

Pramod Bhagat wins historic badminton gold in Paralympics
3 years, 3 months ago

Pramod Bhagat wins historic badminton gold in Paralympics

The Hindu  

Reigning world champion Pramod Bhagat on Saturday claimed a historic gold medal in men's singles SL3 class while Manoj Sarkar bagged the bronze as India stamped their prowess at the Tokyo Paralympics here. Bhagat beat Great Britain's Daniel Bethell in the summit clash while Sarkar defeated Japan's Daisuke Fujihara in the third place play-off, with both the Indians winning in …

Tokyo Paralympics: Pramod Bhagat wins historic gold medal in badminton, Manoj Sarkar bags bronze
3 years, 3 months ago

Tokyo Paralympics: Pramod Bhagat wins historic gold medal in badminton, Manoj Sarkar bags bronze

India Today  

Pramod Bhagat scripted history on Saturday as he became India's first-ever para-badminton gold medalist at the Games. Pramod Bhagat, a four-time world championship gold medalist, defeated Great Britain's Daniel Bethell 21-14, 21-17 in 45 minutes to win India's historic gold in Para badminton's debut at the Games. It's official Pramod Bhagat wins first ever GOLD for India in the first …

India's Tokyo Paralympics 2020 heroes return to grand welcome
3 years, 3 months ago

India's Tokyo Paralympics 2020 heroes return to grand welcome

Firstpost  

Chaotic scenes unfolded at the Indira Gandhi international Airport here as fans and an army of media-persons disregarded COVID-19 protocols, jostling for space to get hold of the four para athletes, especially Sumit. New Delhi: Four Indian para athletes, including javelin throw gold medallist Sumit Antil, on Friday returned home to a never-seen-before boisterous welcome during which supporters and media …

Tokyo Paralympics 2020: Praveen Kumar clinches silver medal in men's T64 high jump
3 years, 3 months ago

Tokyo Paralympics 2020: Praveen Kumar clinches silver medal in men's T64 high jump

Firstpost  

Praveen Kumar, competing in his debut Paralympics, set a new Asian record with a 2.07m jump to finish behind Great Britain’s Jonathan Broom-Edwards, who notched up his season’s best of 2.10m for the gold. Tokyo: India’s Praveen Kumar clinched the silver medal in the men’s high jump T64 event of the Paralympics, taking the country’s haul to 11 in the …

Praveen Kumar wins silver medal in men's high jump T64 at Tokyo Paralympics
3 years, 3 months ago

Praveen Kumar wins silver medal in men's high jump T64 at Tokyo Paralympics

The Hindu  

Praveen Kumar won silver in the men's high jump T64 event on Friday with a new Asian record jump of 2.07m. Praveen first cleared the 1.83m mark and then opted for 1.88m, which he also cleared in his very first attempt. Praveen failed to clear 2.01m in his first attempt but made it on the second try. Then when I …

Tokyo Paralympics: Double medallist Avani Lekhara not satisfied with bronze, 'Focusing on the next match'
3 years, 3 months ago

Tokyo Paralympics: Double medallist Avani Lekhara not satisfied with bronze, 'Focusing on the next match'

India Today  

Avani Lekhara may have become the first Indian woman to win two medals in the same Paralympics in addition to being the first Indian woman to win gold at the Games but she is not fully satisfied with her achievements yet. England vs India 4th Test Day 2 Live "I am keeping all the celebrations aside and focusing on the …

Tokyo Paralympics: Praveen Kumar wins silver in men's high jump, becomes India's 11th medallist
3 years, 3 months ago

Tokyo Paralympics: Praveen Kumar wins silver in men's high jump, becomes India's 11th medallist

India Today  

Para high jumper Praveen Kumar won silver on Friday to claim India's 11th medal at the Tokyo Paralympics. Praveen is India's fourth medallist in men's high jump at Tokyo Games after Nishad Kumar, Mariyappan Thangavelu, and Sharad Kumar. We have secured our 11th medal, this time in the Men’s High Jump T64 event courtesy Praveen Kumar. Shooter Avani Lekhara and …

Tokyo Paralympics Bronze Medallist in F42 Men's High Jump
3 years, 3 months ago

Tokyo Paralympics Bronze Medallist in F42 Men's High Jump

News 18  

Sharad Kumar won the bronze medal at the Tokyo Paralympics in the F42 category of Men’s High Jump event on Tuesday by clearing 1.83m. The 29-year-old Sharad Kumar is from Motipur in Bihar and competes in the F42 category of men’s high jump event. They even performed various poojas in faith for his survival when he would often get critically …

Tokyo Paralympics 2020: Afghanistan's Hossain Rasouli finally gets his chance to compete
3 years, 3 months ago

Tokyo Paralympics 2020: Afghanistan's Hossain Rasouli finally gets his chance to compete

Firstpost  

Hossain is primarily a sprinter but arrived too late for his event. Tokyo: Afghan athlete Hossain Rasouli finally got his chance on Tuesday to participate in the Paralympics. International Paralympic Committee spokesman Craig Spence said he spoke to Rasouli on Monday but declined to share much information. Their arrival came less than two weeks after the IPC was informed the …

Tokyo Paralympics 2020: Records tumble from pool to track on day six
3 years, 3 months ago

Tokyo Paralympics 2020: Records tumble from pool to track on day six

Firstpost  

Records have been falling on a daily basis at the Tokyo Games, and Norway’s Kashafali on Sunday became the fastest 100m runner in Paralympic history when he crossed the line in 10.46sec in the T12 final. Tokyo: China’s youngest Paralympian broke her own world record in the pool in Tokyo on Monday, a day after Norwegian former refugee Salum Ageze …

Tokyo Paralympics: Vinod Kumar's Discus Throw Bronze on Hold as Technical Delegates Review Results
3 years, 3 months ago

Tokyo Paralympics: Vinod Kumar's Discus Throw Bronze on Hold as Technical Delegates Review Results

News 18  

Vinod Kumar’s bronze in the Men’s Discus Throw F52 event is on hold after a protest was lodged against him over his disability classification. Vinod’s classification in F52, which is for athletes with impaired muscle power, restricted range of movement, limb deficiency or leg length difference, was done on August 22 by the organisers. Three Tokyo Paralympics classifiers had classified …

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