Delhi High Court Asks Paralympic Committee Of India To Take Instructions On Shooter Naresh Sharma's Plea Over Non-Selection For Tokyo Games
3 years, 7 months ago

Delhi High Court Asks Paralympic Committee Of India To Take Instructions On Shooter Naresh Sharma's Plea Over Non-Selection For Tokyo Games

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The Delhi High Court on Thursday granted a day's time to the Paralympic Committee of India, the apex body for promotion and development of Para Sports in India, to seek instructions on a plea filed by shooter Naresh Kumar Sharma over his non-selection for the upcoming Tokyo games 2020.Sharma is a five-time Paralympian and an Arjuna Awardee.Justice Rekha Palli, after hearing the. The Delhi High Court on Thursday granted a day's time to the Paralympic Committee of India, the apex body for promotion and development of Para Sports in India, to seek instructions on a plea filed by shooter Naresh Kumar Sharma over his non-selection for the upcoming Tokyo games 2020. Justice Rekha Palli, after hearing the Advocate Jatan Singh for the Petitioner, asked PCI's counsel Advocate Naveen Kumar Chaudhary to seek instructions in the matter and come up with a stand by tomorrow. The Petitioner has contended that the Selection Committee of PCI wrongly applied the eligibility criteria specified under the National Sports Development Code of India 2011, while shortlisting the candidates.

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Indian sports wrap, March 5: Vani takes one-shot lead at Women’s Pro Golf Tour
1 week, 6 days ago

Indian sports wrap, March 5: Vani takes one-shot lead at Women’s Pro Golf Tour

The Hindu  

GOLF Vani Kapoor dropped two late bogeys but maintained focus to get a birdie on the final hole to take sole lead on the first day of the fifth leg of the Women’s Pro Golf Tour here Wednesday. With GMR Sports’ expertise and the support of all the stakeholders, we are ready to take Indian rugby to the next level.” …

Sumit Antil and other Paris Paralympics stars set to compete at 23rd National Para Athletics Championship in Chennai
1 month ago

Sumit Antil and other Paris Paralympics stars set to compete at 23rd National Para Athletics Championship in Chennai

The Hindu  

The 23rd National Para Athletics Championship commenced on Monday at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Chennai, marking a historic first for the city. The championship has drawn 1,476 para-athletes from across the country, competing in 155 events under 30 teams, making it one of the largest para athletics gatherings in the country. Among the top athletes competing for glory are Sumit …

Delhi High Court Directs Taekwondo Federation Of India To Conduct Fresh Open Selection Trials For 2025 National Games
2 months ago

Delhi High Court Directs Taekwondo Federation Of India To Conduct Fresh Open Selection Trials For 2025 National Games

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court has directed the Taekwondo Federation Of India to conduct fresh open selection trials for selecting two players in each weight category for both male and female for upcoming National Games to be held at Uttarakhand commencing from January 28. Justice Sachin Datta said that after the trials, two players shall be selected in each weight category …

India will target 30 medals in Paris Paralympics: new PCI president Jhajharia
1 year ago

India will target 30 medals in Paris Paralympics: new PCI president Jhajharia

New Indian Express  

The 42-year-old javelin thrower, who had won a gold medal each in the 2004 Athens and 2016 Rio Paralympics in the F46 disability category, was the only candidate in the fray for the top post. "We need to work different things, in small steps, there is no dearth of para athletes and no lack of facilities in India, what we …

Conduct elections in three weeks: Sports Ministry tells Paralympic Committee of India
1 year, 1 month ago

Conduct elections in three weeks: Sports Ministry tells Paralympic Committee of India

Hindustan Times  

Three days after the Paralympic Committee of India got a shot in the arm from the International Paralympic Committee, the sports ministry has asked the PCI to conduct its elections within 21 days and work in conjunction with SAI to conduct next month's para shooting World Cup in New Delhi. Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports Anurag Thakur with …

Sports Ministry Suspends Paralympic Committee of India Over Sports Code Violation
1 year, 1 month ago

Sports Ministry Suspends Paralympic Committee of India Over Sports Code Violation

News 18  

The Sports Ministry has suspended the Paralympic Committee of India, headed by Deepa Malik, over a delay in conducting the elections for its executive committee and called the delay in elections “willful and intentional”. However, PCI has vide notice dated 22.01.2024 announced that the elections will be held on 28.03.2024 at Bengaluru, which indicates a substantial gap of almost two …

Para Shooting World Cup in jeopardy following suspension of Paralympic Committee of India
1 year, 1 month ago

Para Shooting World Cup in jeopardy following suspension of Paralympic Committee of India

The Hindu  

The hosting of the Para Shooting World Cup in India next month is in jeopardy following the sports ministry’s decision to suspend the Paralympic Committee of India for not holding elections on time. The Para Shooting World Cup, to be held at the Karni Singh Ranges here from March 6-15, is the first-ever mega para shooting competition allotted to India …

Sports Ministry suspends Paralympic Committee of India ahead of Paris Games 2024
1 year, 1 month ago

Sports Ministry suspends Paralympic Committee of India ahead of Paris Games 2024

India TV News  

The Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports suspended the Paralympic Committee of India for not conducting elections on time, violating the PCI constitution on Saturday. In a letter issued to the President of the Paralympic Committee of India, the Sports Ministry revealed that the last PCI elections were held in 2019 and the four-year term ended on January 31, 2024. …

Para shooters can only compete internationally through PCI; NRAI creating confusion: Gursharan
1 year, 7 months ago

Para shooters can only compete internationally through PCI; NRAI creating confusion: Gursharan

The Hindu  

The Paralympic Committee of India on Friday warned its shooters against participating in any unsanctioned tournament and said their scores will not be considered for selection if they do so. The PCI, in a statement issued by its secretary-general Gursharan Singh on Friday, said, “If you are playing in any events or championship other than conducted by the Paralympic Committee …

Indian Para Shooters Caught In The Crossfire Between PCI And NRAI Tussle
1 year, 7 months ago

Indian Para Shooters Caught In The Crossfire Between PCI And NRAI Tussle

News 18  

More than 700 para shooters have been caught in the crossfire between the Paralympic Committee of India and the National Rifle Association of India, and are unable to decide which tournament to participate in following different sets of competition circulars being issued by the respective bodies. PCI secretary general Gursharan Singh issued a warning on Saturday, saying NRAI inviting para …

Paralympic Committee of India: NRAI has no jurisdiction to take over para shooting
1 year, 7 months ago

Paralympic Committee of India: NRAI has no jurisdiction to take over para shooting

The Hindu  

Paralympic Committee of India has objected to National Rifle Association of India’s recent move to hold para shooting events, saying that it has no jurisdiction to do that. The PCI technical committee chairman for shooting sport JP Nautiyal told PTI, “The NRAI don’t have the mandate of World Shooting Para Sport, International Paralympic Committee or the jurisdiction to issue directives …

Paralympic Committee of India Hosts Regional Sports Training in Bengaluru
1 year, 10 months ago

Paralympic Committee of India Hosts Regional Sports Training in Bengaluru

News 18  

Continuing its effort to develop the movement to support disability sports in the country, the Paralympic Committee of India along with the International Paralympic Committee successfully hosted the Regional Sports Training part of the sixth edition of Paralympic Story. The Regional Sports Training, instructed by World Para Athletics National Technical Official Dave Jessett, was conducted at Bengaluru from April 30 …

Delhi High Court permits five wrestlers to participate in WFI trials for 2023 Asian Games
2 years ago

Delhi High Court permits five wrestlers to participate in WFI trials for 2023 Asian Games

India TV News  

The Delhi High Court, on Thursday, allowed Anuj Kumar, Chander Mohan, Vijay, Ankit and Sachin Mor to participate in the trials by the Wrestling Federation of India for the 2023 Asian Games Championship. The High Court was hearing a petition by the five wrestlers, who have won medals and positions at national and international levels, raising the grievance of their …

Paralympic medallist Singhraj, 5 others denied visas; will miss Para Shooting WC in France
2 years, 9 months ago

Paralympic medallist Singhraj, 5 others denied visas; will miss Para Shooting WC in France

The Hindu  

Six members of the Indian para shooting contingent, including double Paralympic medallist Singhraj Adhana, on Saturday failed to travel to Chateauroux, France for the World Shooting Para Sport World Cup after they were denied visas, despite the intervention of the Indian government. The matter came to light after Tokyo Paralympic Games gold medallist shooter Avani Lekhara took to twitter, seeking …

Para-athlete Vinod Kumar banned for 2 years for 'misrepresenting abilities' during Tokyo Paralympics
2 years, 9 months ago

Para-athlete Vinod Kumar banned for 2 years for 'misrepresenting abilities' during Tokyo Paralympics

Firstpost  

The Board of Appeal of Classification, an independent body, said the 41-year-old discus thrower will be ineligible to compete in para-athletics competition until August 2023. New Delhi: Indian para-athlete Vinod Kumar has been banned for two years for intentionally misrepresenting his abilities in classification at the 2020 Tokyo Paralympics, World Para Athletics said. “The athlete was observed performing several movements …

Indian para-athlete banned for 2 years for 'misrepresenting abilities'
2 years, 9 months ago

Indian para-athlete banned for 2 years for 'misrepresenting abilities'

The Hindu  

Indian para-athlete Vinod Kumar has been banned for two years for intentionally misrepresenting his abilities in classification at the 2020 Tokyo Paralympics, World Para Athletics said. "The athlete was observed performing several movements and functions in competition which were not consistent with his performance during the physical and technical aspects of classification," World Para Athletics said in a statement, without …

BAC Bans Para-Athlete Vinod Kumar for 'Intentional Misrepresentation'
2 years, 9 months ago

BAC Bans Para-Athlete Vinod Kumar for 'Intentional Misrepresentation'

News 18  

The Board of Appeal of Classification has sanctioned India’s Para athletics athlete Vinod Kumar to a period of two years’ ineligibility for the disciplinary offence of ‘intentional misrepresentation’. World Para Athletics commenced disciplinary proceedings with the BAC after Kumar intentionally misrepresented his abilities when he presented for classification at the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games. Under the World Para Athletics Classification …

Tokyo 2020 paralympians felicitated by the Indian Bank
3 years, 4 months ago

Tokyo 2020 paralympians felicitated by the Indian Bank

The Hindu  

Deepa Malik, President of Paralympic Committee of India said the National Federation's Constitution has been aligned with the National Sports Development Code as demanded by the Union Sports Ministry. "That will definitely spare us from further suspensions," said Deepa, here on Saturday, at a grand function organised by Indian Bank to felicitate the Tokyo Paralympians. When asked about the lack …

Tokyo Paralympics: India's chance to shine as medal chances abound in various disciplines
3 years, 6 months ago

Tokyo Paralympics: India's chance to shine as medal chances abound in various disciplines

The Hindu  

When Mariyappan Thangavelu won the men’s high jump gold medal in the 2016 Rio Paralympic Games, his life changed forever. The 33-year-old, a double gold medalist in the 2019 BWF World para-badminton championship, most recently clinched the Peru and Brazil tournament titles The shooting contingent is led by Avani Lekhara, who features in four events. Avani, affected by a spinal …

Tokyo Paralympics: Is There A Provision To Send Substitute Players? Delhi High Court Asks PCI In Shooter Naresh Sharma's Plea
3 years, 6 months ago

Tokyo Paralympics: Is There A Provision To Send Substitute Players? Delhi High Court Asks PCI In Shooter Naresh Sharma's Plea

Live Law  

While hearing Shooter Naresh Sharma's plea against his non-selection for the upcoming Tokyo Paralympic games, the Delhi High Court today asked the Paralympic Committee of India if there is any provision under World Para Athletics Rules for sending substitute players for Shooting event.A Division Bench of Chief Justice DN Patel and Justice Jyoti Singh has asked the parties to file. …

Tokyo Games is going to be our best outing at Paralympics, says Deepa Malik
3 years, 6 months ago

Tokyo Games is going to be our best outing at Paralympics, says Deepa Malik

The Hindu  

Paralympic Committee of India chief Deepa Malik is expecting the country’s para-athletes to create history by recording its best-ever performance at the Tokyo Games beginning Tuesday. “Almost two years have gone in the pandemic but despite that it’s a huge leap in the number of athletes qualifying,” Malik said during a virtual press conference to launch a joint campaign with …

Tokyo Games is going to be our best outing at Paralympics, says Deepa Malik
3 years, 6 months ago

Tokyo Games is going to be our best outing at Paralympics, says Deepa Malik

Hindustan Times  

Paralympic Committee of India chief Deepa Malik is expecting the country's para-athletes to create history by recording its best-ever performance at the Tokyo Games beginning Tuesday. Tokyo Games is going to be our best outing at Paralympics, says Deepa Malik India will field its biggest contingent with 54 athletes set to compete in nine sports -- archery, athletics, badminton, canoeing, …

GB Nagar District Magistrate all set to represent India at Tokyo Paralympics
3 years, 6 months ago

GB Nagar District Magistrate all set to represent India at Tokyo Paralympics

Hindustan Times  

District magistrate of Gautam Budh Nagar Suhas L Y, who is also an international level para-badminton player, is all set to represent India in badminton at the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games scheduled to be held between August 24 and September 5. At the time I refused but about four months later, I decided to give it a shot and went …

Tokyo Paralympics: India to open with Bhavina Patel and Sonal Patel on August 24
3 years, 7 months ago

Tokyo Paralympics: India to open with Bhavina Patel and Sonal Patel on August 24

The Hindu  

Paddlers Bhavina Patel and Sonal Patel will begin India's charge in the upcoming Tokyo 2020 Paralympics on August 25. Javelin thrower Devendra Jhajharia who will be eyeing his third gold in the Paralympics will lock horns on August 30. Thangavelu Mariyappan, Rio 2016 Gold Medal winner, will be the flag bearer of India while Gursharan Singh will be the Chef …

Tokyo Paralympics: Shooter Naresh Sharma Seeks Permission To Participate As 'Substitute Player'
3 years, 7 months ago

Tokyo Paralympics: Shooter Naresh Sharma Seeks Permission To Participate As 'Substitute Player'

Live Law  

Paralympian shooter and Arjuna Award winner Naresh Kumar Sharma today submitted before the Delhi High Court that he does not wish to replace another player in the upcoming Tokyo Paralympic Games 2020 and is willing to participate in the event as a "substitute player".The submission was made in view of the fact that the players selected for the event have …

Tokyo Paralympics 2020: All you need to know about the Indian contingent
3 years, 7 months ago

Tokyo Paralympics 2020: All you need to know about the Indian contingent

The Hindu  

The Tokyo Paralympics will get started in the Japanese capital from August 24. Para Athletics Men: - Men's Javelin F46: Devendra, Ajeet Singh, Sundar Singh Gurjar - Men's Javelin F64: Sandeep Chaudhary, Sumit - Men's Javelin F 41: Navdeep - Men's Javelin F57: Ranjeet Bhati - Men's Javelin F54: Tek Chand - Men's High Jump T63: Thangavelu Mariyappan, Sharad Kumar, …

'Disappointed and Angry' Manasi Joshi Says She is Not Taking Part in 2020 Tokyo Paralympics
3 years, 7 months ago

'Disappointed and Angry' Manasi Joshi Says She is Not Taking Part in 2020 Tokyo Paralympics

News 18  

India’s para-badminton star Manasi Joshi took to social media to announce that she will not be taking part in the upcoming 2020 Tokyo Paralympic Games because of ‘of multiple reasons currently out of my understanding.’ She posted a video message, adding that she will ‘come back stronger’. Update: Paralympic Games Tokyo 2020I’m sorry I won’t be making it to this …

Tokyo Paralympics: You are all winners and role models, PM Modi tells Indian athletes
3 years, 7 months ago

Tokyo Paralympics: You are all winners and role models, PM Modi tells Indian athletes

The Hindu  

"You are all winners and role models," Prime Minister Narendra Modi told India's top para-athletes, who will compete in the upcoming Tokyo Paralympics. Modi virtually interacted with 10 athletes, including 2016 Rio edition gold winners Devendra Jhajharia and Mariyappan Thangavelu, and urged them to compete without pressure. The medal prospects include Jhajharia, seeking his third Paralympics gold in F-46 javelin …

[Tokyo Paralympic] Delhi High Court Directs To Bring On Record The Reply By World Shooting Para Sports Refusing To Include Naresh Sharma's Name
3 years, 7 months ago

[Tokyo Paralympic] Delhi High Court Directs To Bring On Record The Reply By World Shooting Para Sports Refusing To Include Naresh Sharma's Name

Live Law  

In the ongoing hearing of an appeal preferred by 5-time Paralympian shooter and Arjuna Award winner Naresh Kumar Sharma, the Delhi High Court has requested Advocate Mahesh Rawat, appearing for the Paralympic Committee of India, to bring on record the email reply by the International Paralympic Committee stating that it is not possible to include an additional participant from India. …

HC refuses to interfere with non-selection of Arjuna Awardee para shuttler for Tokyo games
3 years, 7 months ago

HC refuses to interfere with non-selection of Arjuna Awardee para shuttler for Tokyo games

India TV News  

The Delhi High Court on Tuesday refused to interfere with the non-selection of Arjuna Awardee para shuttler Raj Kumar for the mixed doubles badminton event in the upcoming Tokyo Paralympics. He contended that grave injustice was caused to him on account of the Paralympic Committee of India's selection panel selecting the pair ranked 31 -- Pramod Bhagat and Palak Kohli …

Tokyo Paralympics: Arjuna Awardee Badminton Player Raj Kumar Moves Delhi High Court Challenging Non-Selection
3 years, 7 months ago

Tokyo Paralympics: Arjuna Awardee Badminton Player Raj Kumar Moves Delhi High Court Challenging Non-Selection

Live Law  

After shooter Naresh Sharma, another Arjuna Awardee player has approached the Delhi High Court challenging his non-selection for the Tokyo Paralympics, slated to commence from August 24, 2021.Raj Kumar is aggrieved by the alleged discriminatory exercise of discretion by the Selection Committee of Paralympic Committee of India and Badminton Association of India, in not selecting. After shooter Naresh Sharma, another …

[Tokyo Paralympics] 'His Performance Has Not Been Up To The Mark': PCI Tells Delhi HC In Shooter Naresh Sharma's Plea Against Non-Selection
3 years, 7 months ago

[Tokyo Paralympics] 'His Performance Has Not Been Up To The Mark': PCI Tells Delhi HC In Shooter Naresh Sharma's Plea Against Non-Selection

Live Law  

The Paralympic Committee of India on Friday told the Delhi High Court that it has not discriminated against Arjuna Awardee shooter Naresh Kumar Sharma during selection for the upcoming Tokyo Paralympic Games.Advocate Mahavir Rawat, appearing for the body, informed the Court that shooter Deepak, in whose place Sharma seeks to participate, earned a quota for the Tokyo Games and scored …

Tokyo Paralympics: Indian contingent of 54 para athletes all set for the event starting on August 24
3 years, 7 months ago

Tokyo Paralympics: Indian contingent of 54 para athletes all set for the event starting on August 24

Op India  

After the flames of the Tokyo Olympics, 2020 were extinguished, Paralympics 2020 is set to commence from August 24 which will conclude on September 5, 2021. Secretary sir personally overlooked the arrangements at the JLN Stadium.” At least 4 medals expected The Paralympic Committee of India is confident that the country will win at least four medals in Tokyo Paralympics. …

Para swimmer Niranjan Mukundan bi-partite quota for the upcoming Tokyo Paralympics
3 years, 7 months ago

Para swimmer Niranjan Mukundan bi-partite quota for the upcoming Tokyo Paralympics

The Hindu  

Para-swimmer Niranjan Mukundan has been granted a bi-partite quota for the upcoming Tokyo 2020 Paralympics, the national governing body said on Tuesday. READ | Pramod Bhagat named Differently Abled Sportsman of the Year ahead of Tokyo Paralympics The former junior world champion also holds a master's degree in sports management. "This is a proud moment for us as we look …

Tokyo Paralmypics : International Paralympic Committee Refuses Additional Participant; Supreme Court Disposes Shooter Naresh Kumar Sharma's Plea
3 years, 7 months ago

Tokyo Paralmypics : International Paralympic Committee Refuses Additional Participant; Supreme Court Disposes Shooter Naresh Kumar Sharma's Plea

Live Law  

In a dramatic twist in the case of 5-time Paralympian shooter and Arjuna Award winner Naresh Kumar Sharma, the International Paralympic Committee has said that it is not possible to include an additional participant from India in the Tokyo Paralympic games starting from August 24.Yesterday, the Supreme Court had directed the Paralympic Committee of India to recommend his name. In …

BREAKING : Supreme Court Directs To Recommend Shooter Naresh Kumar Sharma As Additional Participant In Tokyo Paralympics
3 years, 7 months ago

BREAKING : Supreme Court Directs To Recommend Shooter Naresh Kumar Sharma As Additional Participant In Tokyo Paralympics

Live Law  

In a huge relief to 5-time Paralympian shooter and Arjuna Award winner Naresh Kumar Sharma, the Supreme Court on Monday directed the Paralympic Committee of India to recommend his name as an additional participant in the 50 meter parashooter event in the Tokyo Paralympics, which is starting from August 24.Today is the last date for recommending the names for the …

Tokyo Paralympics : Supreme Court To Consider Shooter Naresh Kumar Sharma's Plea For Urgent Listing Of Petition Challenging Exclusion
3 years, 7 months ago

Tokyo Paralympics : Supreme Court To Consider Shooter Naresh Kumar Sharma's Plea For Urgent Listing Of Petition Challenging Exclusion

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on Monday said that it will consider a plea made on behalf of 5-time Paralympian shooter Naresh Kumar Sharma for urgent listing of his petition challenging the exclusion of his name from the Tokyo Paralympics today itself.The matter was mentioned before the Chief Justice of India by Senior Advocate Vikas Singh, who said that today was the …

Tokyo Games: Delhi High Court Issues Notice On Shooter Naresh Sharma's Appeal Against Non-Selection
3 years, 7 months ago

Tokyo Games: Delhi High Court Issues Notice On Shooter Naresh Sharma's Appeal Against Non-Selection

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court on Friday issued notice on an appeal preferred by Arjuna Awardee and five-time Paralympian shooter Naresh Kumar Sharma from a Single Judge order, refusing to interfere with the decision of the Paralympic Committee of India, the apex body for promotion and development of Para Sports in India, to not shortlist him for the Tokyo Games 2020. …

Arjuna Awardee Shooter Naresh Sharma Challenges Single Judge's Order Refusing To Interfere With His Non-Selection For Tokyo Games
3 years, 7 months ago

Arjuna Awardee Shooter Naresh Sharma Challenges Single Judge's Order Refusing To Interfere With His Non-Selection For Tokyo Games

Live Law  

Arjuna Awardee and five-time Paralympian shooter Naresh Kumar Sharma has challenged Single Judge's order, refusing to interfere with the decision of the Paralympic Committee of India, the apex body for promotion and development of Para Sports in India, to not shortlist him for the Tokyo Games 2020. Single Judge held that the decision of PCI to accept the Novi Sad …

Delhi HC Refuses To Interfere With Naresh Sharma's Non-Selection For Tokyo Games, Asks Sports Ministry To Examine Complaint
3 years, 7 months ago

Delhi HC Refuses To Interfere With Naresh Sharma's Non-Selection For Tokyo Games, Asks Sports Ministry To Examine Complaint

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court on Tuesday refused to interfere with the decision of the Paralympic Committee of India, the apex body for promotion and development of Para Sports in India to not shortlist the name of Arjuna Awardee and five-time Paralympian shooter Naresh Kumar Sharma for the Tokyo games 2020. The plea before the Court The plea had sought direction …

Arjuna Awardee Shooter Naresh Sharma Moves Delhi High Court Over His Non-Selection For Tokyo Paralympic Games
3 years, 7 months ago

Arjuna Awardee Shooter Naresh Sharma Moves Delhi High Court Over His Non-Selection For Tokyo Paralympic Games

Live Law  

Arjuna Awardee and five-time Paralympian shooter Naresh Kumar Sharma has moved the Delhi High Court over his non-selection for the upcoming Tokyo games 2020. In his plea moved through Advocates Satyam Singh and Amit Kumar Sharma, Sharma has alleged that the Selection Committee of the PCI in the arbitrary, capricious, and discriminatory exercise of discretion failed to select him for …

Tokyo Paralympics 2020: Chief national coach JP Nautiyal feels India shooters capable of bagging atleast four medals
3 years, 8 months ago

Tokyo Paralympics 2020: Chief national coach JP Nautiyal feels India shooters capable of bagging atleast four medals

Firstpost  

In a first, a record 10 para shooters, have booked quota places for the Tokyo Paralympics beginning 24 August. New Delhi: Indian para shooters have the temperament to pull off some good results at the Tokyo Games, says chief national coach JP Nautiyal, who is expecting a haul of at least four medals at the Paralympics. The 10-member team, including …

Indian para shooters book unprecedented 10 quota places for Tokyo Paralympics
3 years, 8 months ago

Indian para shooters book unprecedented 10 quota places for Tokyo Paralympics

India TV News  

Indian para shooters, including two women, have booked an unprecedented 10 quota places for the Tokyo Paralympics beginning August 24. Till the Tokyo Paralympics, only one quota of shooter could be achieved but this time shooters grabbed 10 quotas," a release from the Paralympic Committee of India said. "Scores of Para Shooters from May 2018 to 5th July 2021 in …

Trials to pick Indian Paralympic team postponed
3 years, 9 months ago

Trials to pick Indian Paralympic team postponed

India TV News  

Next week's selection trials to select the Indian track and field team for the Tokyo Paralympics Games have been postponed due to Covid-19 pandemic, said the Paralympic Committee of India on Sunday. "Since we haven't got permission from the Sports Authority of India to conduct national selection trials at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium on June 15 and 16, we have …

Indian Shuttler Krishna Nagar Allotted Paralympic Games Quota Place
3 years, 9 months ago

Indian Shuttler Krishna Nagar Allotted Paralympic Games Quota Place

News 18  

Krishna Nagar, a para badminton player from Jaipur in Rajasthan, was allotted Paralympic Games quota place in men’s singles short stature 6 category on Monday by the Badminton World Federation. I have been training hard for the past one year and earning a ticket for the Tokyo Paralympic Games is like a dream come true,” the 22-year-old Nagar told IANS …

Indians Missed Chance to Win Paralympic Quotas due to Covid-19: Coach
3 years, 10 months ago

Indians Missed Chance to Win Paralympic Quotas due to Covid-19: Coach

News 18  

Wheelchair-bound discus thrower Sakshi Kasana was among several Indian para athletes who couldn’t compete in the just-concluded European Grand Prix circuit — and possibly earn Paralympic quota places — due to the Covid pandemic, said national para athletics coach Satyapal Singh on Monday. Both events could have been good platforms for Indian para athletes to earn quota places for the …

Tokyo Paralympics: Indian team to be picked on June 15-16
3 years, 10 months ago

Tokyo Paralympics: Indian team to be picked on June 15-16

The Hindu  

The Indian para-athletics team for the Tokyo Paralympic Games in August-September will be picked during a two-day trial in New Delhi on June 15 and 16, the national governing body said. "Athletes who are attending the trials should bring COVID-19 negative reports taken 72 hours prior to the trials," a statement from the Paralympic Committee of India said. Only those …

Trials to Pick Indian Athletics for Paralympic Games Squad to be Held in June
3 years, 10 months ago

Trials to Pick Indian Athletics for Paralympic Games Squad to be Held in June

News 18  

The Paralympic Committee of India will conduct national selection trials next month to select the Indian track and field team for the upcoming Tokyo Paralympic Games. The trials will be held at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium here on June 15 and 16, PCI secretary general Gursharan Singh said on Sunday. In case we aren’t able to hold the trials due …

Para-athletes Face Harrowing Time after Last-minute Change of Venue
3 years, 11 months ago

Para-athletes Face Harrowing Time after Last-minute Change of Venue

News 18  

A last-minute change of venue, from Chennai to Bangalore, for the 19th National Para Athletics Championships, forced para-athletes to undergo a harrowing time. With surge in new coronavirus cases in Tamil Nadu, the Paralympic Committee of India shifted the championships venue at the eleventh hour after the state government cancelled permission to host the four-day competition. Last week, the PCI …

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