Your accomplishments inspired the entire nation: PM on Bhavina’s historic feat
3 years, 4 months ago

Your accomplishments inspired the entire nation: PM on Bhavina’s historic feat

The Hindu  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on August 28 congratulated Bhavina Patel for her sensational semifinal win at the Tokyo Paralympics, saying her accomplishments have inspired the entire nation. 3 Chinese opponent 3-2 to become the first table tennis player from the country to reach the final of the Paralympics. Patel, who hails from Sundhiya village in Mehsana district in Gujarat and plays in a wheelchair, will take on world number one Chinese paddler Ying Zhou in the summit clash on August 29. Patel's medal, India's first in para table tennis at the marquee event, will also open India's account at the Tokyo Paralympics.

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

Paralympic Games: There is sadness, I aimed for gold in Paris, says shuttler Suhas Yathiraj
4 months 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, …

'Tremendous Achievement': PM Modi Applauds Paralympics Nitesh Kumar For Debut Gold In Paris
4 months, 1 week 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 …

India TV Sports Wrap on September 2: Today's top 10 trending news stories
4 months, 1 week ago

India TV Sports Wrap on September 2: Today's top 10 trending news stories

India TV News  

England took a 2-0 unassailable lead in the three-match Test series against Sri Lanka with a win at Lord's with Gus Atkinson making a starring appearance with both bat and ball. On the other hand, Nishad Kumar clinched his second successive Silver medal in the Paralympics in the men's High Jump T47 event with a 2.04m jump. Nishad Kumar wins …

Can India’s para-athletes top the Tokyo show?
4 months, 1 week ago

Can India’s para-athletes top the Tokyo show?

Hindustan Times  

Bengaluru:It took India 32 years to travel from Murlikant Petkar’s individual gold medal at 1972 Heidelberg Paralympics to a second gold. We look at a few of the key names who could help India achieve that goal: Sumit Antil: The para javelin thrower in the F64 category not just won the gold medal in Tokyo with a best attempt of …

Paris 2024 Paralympics: From Sumit Antil to Sheetal Devi, top 10 Indians to watch out for
4 months, 2 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 …

"We are expecting 25-30 medals, at least 8-10 gold": PCI vice-president on India's Paris Paralympics hopes
4 months, 2 weeks ago

"We are expecting 25-30 medals, at least 8-10 gold": PCI vice-president on India's Paris Paralympics hopes

The Hindu  

The Paralympic Committee of India vice-president Satya Prakash Sangwan, chosen as the Indian contingent’s Chef-De-Mission for the Paris Paralympics 2024, said, “at least 25-30 medals, including eight to ten gold medals, are a target this time. After the sporting extravaganza that was the Paris Olympics, the sporting action will continue with the Paris Paralympics from August 28 onwards.” PCI on …

Neeraj Chopra is ‘excellence personified’, says PM Modi
5 months ago

Neeraj Chopra is ‘excellence personified’, says PM Modi

The Hindu  

Following Neeraj Chopra’s silver win at the Paris Olympics on Thursday, August 8, President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi have lauded the Indian javelin thrower. India looks forward to Neeraj Chopra bringing home more medals and glory in the future,” President Murmu said in a post on X. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday lauded Neeraj Chopra as …

Paris Olympics 2024: ’Historic medal, well done Manu Bhaker’ - PM Modi praises shooter for winning India’s first medal
5 months, 1 week ago

Paris Olympics 2024: ’Historic medal, well done Manu Bhaker’ - PM Modi praises shooter for winning India’s first medal

Live Mint  

India on 28 July began its Olympic medal journey as Manu Bhaker won the bronze medal in the women's 10m air pistol event at the Paris Olympics. With this win, she has become the first Indian woman to win a shooting medal at the Olympic Games and ended a 12-year wait for an overall Olympic medal in shooting. She wrote, …

Paris Olympics 2024: President, PM Modi congratulate Manu Bhaker for winning historic Bronze medal
5 months, 1 week ago

Paris Olympics 2024: President, PM Modi congratulate Manu Bhaker for winning historic Bronze medal

India TV News  

President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday congratulated shooter Manu Bhaker after she created history by winning a bronze medal at the Paris Olympics 2024. The President on X said, "Heartiest congratulations to Manu Bhaker for opening India’s medal tally with her bronze medal in the 10 metre air pistol shooting event at the Paris Olympics. Bhaker …

World Para Athletics Championships 2024: Kashish Lakra says, ‘My west Delhi stubbornness kept me going’
7 months, 1 week ago

World Para Athletics Championships 2024: Kashish Lakra says, ‘My west Delhi stubbornness kept me going’

Hindustan Times  

Kashish Lakra is a true Delhi girl who refused to let circumstances affect her life. Thrilled at scoring a silver for India in women’s club throw F51 event at the recently concluded World Para Athletics Championships Kobe 2024, the 20-year-old shares what kept her going. Kashish Lakra scored a silver at women’s club throw F51 event at the World Para …

Double Paralympics gold winner Devendra Jhajharia set to be elected unopposed as PCI president
10 months, 1 week ago

Double Paralympics gold winner Devendra Jhajharia set to be elected unopposed as PCI president

The Hindu  

Two-time Paralympics gold medallist Devendra Jhajharia is set be elected unopposed as the Paralympic Committee of India president in the delayed March 9 elections, succeeding another celebrated para athlete Deepa Malik. The 42-year-old Jhajharia, who had won a gold medal each in the 2004 Athens and 2016 Rio Paralympics in the F46 disability category, was the only candidate who filed …

Para athletes Sumit Antil, Sheetal Devi win top honours in Delhi
1 year ago

Para athletes Sumit Antil, Sheetal Devi win top honours in Delhi

Hindustan Times  

World record holder, world champion and 2020 Paralympic Games gold medalist Javelin thrower in the F64 category Sumit Antil, and recent Arjuna Awardee and double Asian Para Games gold medallist archer Sheetal Devi, won the coveted Best Male and Best Female athlete crowns at an award show held in Delhi on Saturday afternoon. Sumit, who threw the Javelin 73.29 meters …

Asian Para Games: PM, Smriti Irani congratulate Prachi Yadav for winning silver
1 year, 2 months ago

Asian Para Games: PM, Smriti Irani congratulate Prachi Yadav for winning silver

Live Mint  

Athlete Prachi Yadav on 23 October clinched a silver medal in canoeing in the women's VL2 Final and opened India's account in the ongoing 4th Asian Games at Hangzhou. By winning the first medal at the Asian Para Games, Prime Minister Modi said that she "etches her name in the history of Indian sports." In a post on X, the …

Asian Games: India wins historic 100th medal, PM Modi hails momentous achievement
1 year, 3 months ago

Asian Games: India wins historic 100th medal, PM Modi hails momentous achievement

Deccan Chronicle  

Hangzhou: The Indian contingent claimed an unprecedented 100th medal at the Asian Games with a thrilling 26-25 victory over Chinese Taipei in the women's kabaddi final here on Saturday. PM Modi hails 'momentous achievement' of India India reaching the unprecedented milestone of 100 medals at the ongoing Asian Games is a momentous achievement, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Saturday, …

Mirabai Chanu Named BBC Indian Sportswoman Of The Year 2022
1 year, 10 months ago

Mirabai Chanu Named BBC Indian Sportswoman Of The Year 2022

News 18  

Tokyo Olympic Games silver-medallist weightlifter Mirabai Chanu has bagged the 2022 ’BBC Indian Sportswoman Of The Year’ award after a public vote. Former captain of the Indian women’s hockey team Pritam Siwach was conferred with the ’BBC Lifetime Achievement Award’ for her contribution to Indian sports and for inspiring generations of players. The women’s lawn bowls team of Lovely Choubey, …

Bhavina wins para table tennis gold, Sonalben claims bronze
2 years, 5 months ago

Bhavina wins para table tennis gold, Sonalben claims bronze

Hindustan Times  

India's Bhavina Patel won Para Table Tennis gold in the women's singles class 3-5 at the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham on Saturday. Gold medal winner India's Bhavina Hasmukhbhai Patel poses for photographs during the medal ceremony of the Para Table Tennis event. A former world No 2, Bhavina is a two-time Asian Para Table Tennis Championships medallist, having won silver …

Narendra Modi Congratulates Commonwealth Games 2022 Winners
2 years, 5 months ago

Narendra Modi Congratulates Commonwealth Games 2022 Winners

The Hindu  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday lauded the medal-winning efforts of several athletes at the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham after a string of podium finishes for Indians. Tagging a video of Indian wrestler Pooja Gehlot who got emotional after winning a bronze medal in the women's 50kg freestyle wrestling and apologised to the people, Mr. Modi said, "Pooja, your medal …

Commonwealth Games 2022 | Bhavina Patel wins gold, Sonalben bags bronze in para TT
2 years, 5 months ago

Commonwealth Games 2022 | Bhavina Patel wins gold, Sonalben bags bronze in para TT

The Hindu  

Star Indian para table tennis player Bhavina Patel won a gold medal in the women's singles class 3-5 at the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham on Saturday. Besides, she also won a silver medal in the women's singles class 4 at the Asian Para Table Tennis Championships in Beijing in 2013. Sonalben Manubhai wins bronze Sonalben Manubhai Patel also gave India …

CWG 2022: Bhavina Patel wins gold, Sonalben bags bronze in para table tennis at Commonwealth Games
2 years, 5 months ago

CWG 2022: Bhavina Patel wins gold, Sonalben bags bronze in para table tennis at Commonwealth Games

The Hindu  

Star Indian para table tennis player Bhavina Patel won a gold medal in the women’s singles class 3-5 at the Commonwealth Games here on Saturday. Besides, she also won a silver medal in the women’s singles class 4 at the Asian Para Table Tennis Championships in Beijing in 2013. In 2017, Bhavina bagged a bronze in the Asian Para Table …

CWG 2022: Bhavina Patel Wins Gold, Sonalben Manubhai Patel Bronze in Para Table Tennis
2 years, 5 months ago

CWG 2022: Bhavina Patel Wins Gold, Sonalben Manubhai Patel Bronze in Para Table Tennis

News 18  

Indian para table tennis player Bhavina Patel won a gold medal in the women’s singles class 3-5 at the Commonwealth Games here on Saturday. Besides, she also won a silver medal in the women’s singles class 4 at the Asian Para Table Tennis Championships in Beijing in 2013. Sonalben Manubhai Patel also gave India a medal, claiming a bronze in …

We are proud of you: PM Modi congratulates Neeraj Chopra
2 years, 5 months ago

We are proud of you: PM Modi congratulates Neeraj Chopra

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday lavished praise on Neeraj Chopra after he clinched the silver medal in the men's javelin throw final at the prestigious World Athletics Championships in Eugene. "In today's #WorldAthleticsChampionships Neeraj Chopra Ji created history by winning silver medal in Javelin throw event. "Historic Silver Medal for #India Olympic Champion Neeraj Chopra wins historic …

PM Narendra Modi congratulates Neeraj Chopra on silver medal win at World Athletics Championships 2022
2 years, 5 months ago

PM Narendra Modi congratulates Neeraj Chopra on silver medal win at World Athletics Championships 2022

Firstpost  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday congratulated Neeraj Chopra for clinching the silver medal at the World Championships in the javelin throw final. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday congratulated Neeraj Chopra for clinching the silver medal at the World Athletics Championships 2022 in the javelin throw final. Neeraj created history on Sunday by becoming only the second Indian and …

Special moment for Indian sports: PM Narendra Modi lauds Neeraj Chopra for winning World Athletics silver
2 years, 5 months ago

Special moment for Indian sports: PM Narendra Modi lauds Neeraj Chopra for winning World Athletics silver

India Today  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday, July 24 heaped rich praise on Neeraj Chopra after the star India javelin thrower won a silver medal in the World Athletics Championships in Oregon on. PM Modi took to social media to congratulate Neeraj, who became the first man to win a World Championships medal as he took silver in men's javelin with …

From PM Narendra Modi to Sachin Tendulkar; heartfelt messages pour for Neeraj Chopra
2 years, 5 months ago

From PM Narendra Modi to Sachin Tendulkar; heartfelt messages pour for Neeraj Chopra

India TV News  

Entire country rejoiced Neeraj Chopra's historic silver medal victory at the World Athletics Championships on Sunday. Congratulations to Neeraj Chopra on winning a historic Silver medal at the World Championships. Heartiest congratulations on a historic sporting accomplishment and winning silver medal in men's javelin throw at World Athletics Championships. Anju Bobby George who was the first Indian athlete to win …

Confident Bhavinaben Patel eyes CWG 2022 glory
2 years, 5 months ago

Confident Bhavinaben Patel eyes CWG 2022 glory

The Hindu  

Bhavinaben Patel will be one of the few athletes with a paralympic medal in table tennis at the upcoming Commonwealth Games in Birmingham. The 35-year-old paddler created history when she became only the second-ever Indian woman to win a medal at the Paralympic Games by bagging the silver in Tokyo last year. I told him that people have a lot …

Commonwealth Games-Bound Bhavina Patel Wants to Inspire Everyone With her Success Journey
2 years, 5 months ago

Commonwealth Games-Bound Bhavina Patel Wants to Inspire Everyone With her Success Journey

News 18  

Tokyo Paralympics silver medallist Bhavinaben Patel is carrying utmost mental strength and inspirational spirit with her at the Birmingham Commonwealth Games 2022. It was getting a little nervy for me until I spoke with my husband Nikul Patel about it," mentioned Bhavina at a press conference facilitated by the Sports Authority of India on Friday. The Ministry of Youth Affairs …

Javelin thrower Devendra Jhajharia receives Padma Bhushan award, becomes first para-athlete to do so
2 years, 9 months ago

Javelin thrower Devendra Jhajharia receives Padma Bhushan award, becomes first para-athlete to do so

Firstpost  

Jhajharia is a multiple-time Paralympics medal winner, having won his maiden gold during the 2004 Paralympics in Athens, his second gold medal during the Rio Games in 2016, and a silver medal during the 2020 Tokyo edition last year. New Delhi: The legendary Devendra Jhajharia on Monday became the first para athlete to receive the Padma Bhushan, the country’s third …

Padma Awards 2022: After Khel Ratna and Padma Shri, Para Athlete Legend Devendra Jhajharia to be Awarded Padma Bhushan
2 years, 11 months ago

Padma Awards 2022: After Khel Ratna and Padma Shri, Para Athlete Legend Devendra Jhajharia to be Awarded Padma Bhushan

News 18  

India’s most decorated para-athlete Devendra Jhajharia, who last year clinched his third Paralympic medal at the 2020 Tokyo Games in the men’s javelin throw F46 category, was on Tuesday announced as one of the 17 recipients of India’s 3rd highest civilian award, the Padma Bhushan for his distinguished service of high order. Jhajharia, 41, won two gold medals at 2004 …

Padma Shri for Neeraj Chopra, Paralympics great Devendra Jhajharia to be conferred with Padma Bhushan
2 years, 11 months ago

Padma Shri for Neeraj Chopra, Paralympics great Devendra Jhajharia to be conferred with Padma Bhushan

India Today  

Tokyo Olympics gold medalist Neeraj Chopra is among the 6 sportspersons who will be conferred with the Padma Shri Award this year while Paralympics great Devendra Jhajharia is all set to receive the Padma Bhushan, the country's third-highest civilian award. India's women's hockey team star, Vandana Katariya, Tokyo Paralympics gold medalists Avani Lekhara, Sumit Antil and Pramod Bhagat are among …

Tokyo Games was a watershed moment for Indian para-sports, say Paralympic medallists
2 years, 11 months ago

Tokyo Games was a watershed moment for Indian para-sports, say Paralympic medallists

Firstpost  

The Indian contingent scripted history at the Tokyo Paralympics by winning 19 medals, including five gold, which helped them sign off 24th in the overall tally — the highest ever New Delhi: Paralympic medallists, including shuttler Suhas Yathiraj, feel the Tokyo Games was a watershed moment for para-sports in India since country’s splendid show in the Japanese capital has encouraged …

Neeraj Chopra leads star cast at National Sports Awards presentation
3 years, 1 month ago

Neeraj Chopra leads star cast at National Sports Awards presentation

The Hindu  

Olympic gold medallist Neeraj Chopra led the star cast at the National Sports Awards presentation ceremony but para-athletes stole the show at the Durbar Hall of Rashtrapati Bhawan on Saturday. Neeraj was among the 12 recipients of the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award from the President Mr. Ram Nath Kovind The award carries a medallion, a certificate and ₹25 …

Neeraj Chopra leads star cast; Para-athletes feted like never before at National Sports awards
3 years, 1 month ago

Neeraj Chopra leads star cast; Para-athletes feted like never before at National Sports awards

The Hindu  

Olympic gold medallist Neeraj Chopra led the star cast at the National Sports Awards presentation ceremony but para-athletes stole the show at the Durbar Hall of Rashtrapati Bhawan on Saturday. Neeraj was among the 12 recipients of the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award from the President Ram Nath Kovind The award carries a medallion, a certificate and Rs. Defending …

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

After record-setting Tokyo 2020, PCI aims for 25 medals, including 10 golds, at Paris 2024
3 years, 4 months ago

After record-setting Tokyo 2020, PCI aims for 25 medals, including 10 golds, at Paris 2024

Firstpost  

India’s Paralympians returned from Tokyo 2020 with an unprecedented medal haul of five golds, eight silver and six bronze medals. The Indian para-athletes returned from Tokyo Paralympics after an unprecedented medal haul of five gold, eight silver and six bronze. And Accessibility for All is what Svayam strives for.” Reward for Paralympians Meanwhile, the Union Social Justice and Empowerment Ministry …

Prime Minister Narendra Modi Meets India's Paralympics Stars
3 years, 4 months ago

Prime Minister Narendra Modi Meets India's Paralympics Stars

News 18  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday met India’s Tokyo Paralympics stars, at a function here following their record show in the 2020 Games. Earlier on Wednesday, Union Sports Minister Anurag Thakur hailed India’s stellar show, saying a new era had begun for Paralympic Sports. Modi govt will continue to support and enhance facilities for our athletes in a targeted manner …

Sports Minister felicitates Paralympic medal winners
3 years, 4 months ago

Sports Minister felicitates Paralympic medal winners

The Hindu  

The Indian athletes who won 19 medals - including five gold and eight silver - in the Tokyo Paralympics were felicitated by the Sports Ministry in a warm and fitting function on Wednesday. Three-time Paralympics medallist Devendra Jhajaria - he won gold in 2004 and 2016 apart from a silver medal this time - was overwhelmed by the response of …

TT robot facilitated by SAI made the difference, says Bhavina Patel
3 years, 4 months ago

TT robot facilitated by SAI made the difference, says Bhavina Patel

The Hindu  

When the COVID-19 pandemic derailed her preparations for the Paralympics, Table Tennis player Bhavina Patel found a perfect practice partner in a robot provided by the Sports Authority of India, an assistance which she feels, made all the difference in her historic silver-winning show in Tokyo. Patel became the first Indian table tennis player to win a Paralympic medal by …

Time for Paralympic Committee of India to Build on The Historic Tokyo 2020 Haul
3 years, 4 months ago

Time for Paralympic Committee of India to Build on The Historic Tokyo 2020 Haul

News 18  

India’s para sportspersons have always punched above their weight and it is proved by the fact that it was a para-swimmer who bagged the country’s first individual gold medal in Olympics or Paralympics in 1972. Murlikant Petkar won gold in 50m freestyle swimming in the 1972 Paralympic Games and Avani Lekhara became the first Indian woman to win a gold …

Bhavina lauds TT robot for Paralympics silver
3 years, 4 months ago

Bhavina lauds TT robot for Paralympics silver

The Hindu  

When the COVID-19 pandemic derailed her preparations for the Paralympics, paddler Bhavinaben Patel found a perfect practice partner in a robot provided by the Sports Authority of India, an assistance which she feels, made all the difference in her historic silver-winning show in Tokyo. Patel became the first Indian table tennis player to win a Paralympic medal by clinching the …

Bhavina Patel credits her silver at Tokyo Paralympics to table tennis robot provided by SAI
3 years, 4 months ago

Bhavina Patel credits her silver at Tokyo Paralympics to table tennis robot provided by SAI

Firstpost  

Patel became the first Indian table tennis player to win a Paralympic medal by clinching the silver, going down to Zhang Miao of China in the summit clash. New Delhi: When the COVID-19 pandemic derailed her preparations for the Paralympics, table tennis player Bhavina Patel found a perfect practice partner in a robot provided by the Sports Authority of India, …

"Olympics or Paralympic, medal is a huge thing": Krishna Nagar on winning Gold
3 years, 4 months ago

"Olympics or Paralympic, medal is a huge thing": Krishna Nagar on winning Gold

The Hindu  

Indian badminton player Krishna Nagar on Sunday said Sunday's gold medal at the Tokyo 2020 Paralympics was nothing short of a blessing as he was over the moon for just being able to compete in the Games. Nagar defeated Hong Kong's Chu Man Kai 21-17 16-21 21-17 in the men's singles SH6 class final to claim the second gold medal …

Indian athletes in Paralympics thank Modi govt for getting support
3 years, 4 months ago

Indian athletes in Paralympics thank Modi govt for getting support

Op India  

In Tokyo Paralympics, India created history as the athletes won 19 medals in total. Sharad Kumar, who won a bronze medal in the High Jump T63 event at the Tokyo Games, revealed that even athletes from the USA complimented the efforts the Indian government has made to provide support to para-athletes. I had told him to get gold as I …

Tokyo Paralympics: PM Modi, others congratulate Noida DM for clinching historic silver
3 years, 4 months ago

Tokyo Paralympics: PM Modi, others congratulate Noida DM for clinching historic silver

Live Mint  

Noida District Magistrate and para-badminton player Suhas L Yathiraj today createdhistory after winning the silver medal in the Tokyo Paralympics and going down fighting in the final of the men's singles SL4 event against France's Lucas Mazur. {{^adFree}} {{/adFree}} Yathiraj, who is the district magistrate of GautamBuddha Nagar in Uttar Pradesh, ended his campaign with the historic silver after going …

Tokyo Paralympics: Pramod Bhagat and Manoj Sarkar Credit Coach for Winning Gold, Bronze
3 years, 4 months ago

Tokyo Paralympics: Pramod Bhagat and Manoj Sarkar Credit Coach for Winning Gold, Bronze

News 18  

Trailing 4-11 against Great Britain’s Daniel Bathell in the second game of the Men’s Singles SL3 final, the only thing going through Indian badminton player Pramod Bhagat’s mind was not to allow the match to go into the third and decider game. His improved fitness too was an important factor as Bhagat played three matches on Saturday — the men’s …

Tokyo Paralympics: Shooter Manish Narwal, Shuttler Pramod Bhagat Win Golds to Take India to 26th Spot
3 years, 4 months ago

Tokyo Paralympics: Shooter Manish Narwal, Shuttler Pramod Bhagat Win Golds to Take India to 26th Spot

News 18  

Shooter Manish Narwal smashed a Games record while shuttler Pramod Bhagat yet again asserted his supremacy with his gold-winning performance as India’s tally swelled to 17 after a four-medal show on a memorable penultimate day at the Tokyo Paralympics, here on Saturday. The 19-year-old Narwal shot a total of 218.2, a Paralympic record, for gold in P4 Mixed 50m Pistol …

PM Modi lauds medal winners at Tokyo Paralympics, says glory continues
3 years, 4 months ago

PM Modi lauds medal winners at Tokyo Paralympics, says glory continues

The Hindu  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke to India's medal-winners at the Tokyo Paralympics on Saturday to congratulate them and said glory from the ongoing games continues. Mr Modi, in his tweets, lauded the performance of Manish Narwal, Pramod Bhagat, Singhraj Adhana and Manoj Sarkar for winning medals at the Tokyo Paralympics. Shooter Manish Narwal smashed the Paralympic record to clinch India's …

Paralympics | Winning first badminton gold for India is a moment to cherish: Pramod Bhagat
3 years, 4 months ago

Paralympics | Winning first badminton gold for India is a moment to cherish: Pramod Bhagat

The Hindu  

It was a "moment to cherish" for Pramod Bhagat who on Saturday clinched India's first badminton gold in Paralympics and he attributed his win against Great Britain's Daniel Bethell in the finals to a strategy that he devised after losing to the same opponent in the past. I'm representing the Indian badminton community and India as a whole," Bhagat said …

Tokyo Paralympics 2020 September 4 Highlights: Bhagat wins Gold in Badminton; Sarkar bags Bronze
3 years, 4 months ago

Tokyo Paralympics 2020 September 4 Highlights: Bhagat wins Gold in Badminton; Sarkar bags Bronze

The Hindu  

Thanks for joining in. UPDATES: UPCOMING EVENTS- 3:00 p.m- BADMINTON- Men's singles SL3 Gold medal match- PRAMOD BHAGAT Men's singles SL3 Gold medal match- 3:00 p.m- BADMINTON- Men's singles SL3 Bronze medal match - MANOJ SARKAR Men's singles SL3 Bronze medal match 3:40 p.m- ATHLETICS- Men's Javelin Throw F41 final - NAVDEEP SINGH Mixed doubles SL3-SU5 Semifinals- Pramod Bhagat and …

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