Tokyo 2020 paralympians felicitated by the Indian Bank
3 years, 2 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 of Indian classification experts after it was revealed that discus thrower Vinod Kumar's bronze medal at Tokyo was declared void following a reassessment by a classification panel, Deepa said there will soon be training for trainers to address the lacunae. We are inviting people for Level-I and Level-II courses through online and Level-III course under the International Paralympic Committee guidelines," she said.

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Paralympic Games: There is sadness, I aimed for gold in Paris, says shuttler Suhas Yathiraj
4 months, 1 week ago

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

The Hindu  

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India's Complete Schedule At Paralympic Games Paris 2024
4 months, 2 weeks ago

India's Complete Schedule At Paralympic Games Paris 2024

ABP News  

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Sports Ministry suspends Paralympic Committee of India ahead of Paris Games 2024
11 months ago

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

India TV News  

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Paralympic Committee of India Hosts Regional Sports Training in Bengaluru
1 year, 8 months ago

Paralympic Committee of India Hosts Regional Sports Training in Bengaluru

News 18  

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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  

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi Meets India's Paralympics Stars
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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 …

Tokyo Paralympics 2020: Last batch of Indian para-athletes return home to rousing reception
3 years, 4 months ago

Tokyo Paralympics 2020: Last batch of Indian para-athletes return home to rousing reception

Firstpost  

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Tokyo Paralympics 2020 Day 8 Preview: Full schedule and where to watch
3 years, 4 months ago

Tokyo Paralympics 2020 Day 8 Preview: Full schedule and where to watch

Deccan Chronicle  

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Tokyo Games is going to be our best outing at Paralympics, says Deepa Malik
3 years, 4 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, …

Paralympics 2020 India Schedule: Full India Schedule at Tokyo Paralympics 2021, Dates, Events, Fixtures
3 years, 4 months ago

Paralympics 2020 India Schedule: Full India Schedule at Tokyo Paralympics 2021, Dates, Events, Fixtures

The Hindu  

The Tokyo Paralympics will get underway in Tokyo from August 24. A 54-member Indian contingent is in Tokyo, playing for top honours in their disciplines. Here is a quick look at the day and date wise breakdown of all events Indian parathletes will be part of. Archery Friday, August 27 Men's Recurve Individual Open - Harvinder Singh, Vivek Chikara Men's …

Tokyo Paralympics: India to open with Bhavina Patel and Sonal Patel on August 24
3 years, 4 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 2020: All you need to know about the Indian contingent
3 years, 4 months ago

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

The Hindu  

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Tokyo Paralympics: First batch of Indian athletes leaves for Tokyo
3 years, 4 months ago

Tokyo Paralympics: First batch of Indian athletes leaves for Tokyo

The Hindu  

The first batch of Indian athletes for the upcoming Tokyo 2020 Paralympics, including flag bearer Thangavelu Mariyappan left for the Games on Wednesday amid a warm send-off. The eight-member group was accorded a send-off at the Indira Gandhi International Airport by officials of Sports Ministry, Sports Authority of India and Paralympic Committee of India. Along with Mariyappan, Tek Chand and …

Tokyo Paralympics: First batch of Indian athletes leaves for Tokyo
3 years, 4 months ago

Tokyo Paralympics: First batch of Indian athletes leaves for Tokyo

The Hindu  

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'Disappointed and Angry' Manasi Joshi Says She is Not Taking Part in 2020 Tokyo Paralympics
3 years, 4 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, 4 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 …

India will not put pressure on athletes to win medals: PM Modi to Paralympians
3 years, 4 months ago

India will not put pressure on athletes to win medals: PM Modi to Paralympians

India TV News  

"Just give your 100 percent," Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday encouraged para-athletes to not worry about the medals and how strong the opponent would be at the Tokyo Paralympics -- slated from August 24 to September 5. PM Modi interacted with India's contingent through video conferencing, wishing them luck for Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games. This is India's biggest-ever contingent …

54-member Indian team for Tokyo Paralympics accorded warm send-off
3 years, 4 months ago

54-member Indian team for Tokyo Paralympics accorded warm send-off

The Hindu  

A 54-member Indian team for the upcoming Tokyo Paralympics was on Thursday accorded a warm send-off by Sports Minister Anurag Thakur and the national governing body, with high hopes that the country will return with its best ever performance. The team has some of the brightest medal prospects like Devendra Jhajharia, seeking his third Paralympics gold in F-46 javelin throw, …

Tokyo Paralympics 2020: Eurosport India secures rights to broadcast Games
3 years, 4 months ago

Tokyo Paralympics 2020: Eurosport India secures rights to broadcast Games

Firstpost  

India will be fielding its largest ever contingent this year with 54 Paralympic athletes participating across nine sporting disciplines. New Delhi: Indian fans can catch all the live action of the country’s para athletes during the upcoming Paralympics with the Paralympic Committee of India awarding the rights to broadcast the Games to Eurosport India. The Tokyo Paralympic Games, scheduled to …

Tokyo Paralympics: Indian contingent of 54 para athletes all set for the event starting on August 24
3 years, 5 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, 5 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 …

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, 5 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

Live Law  

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 …

Tokyo Paralympics 2020: Chief national coach JP Nautiyal feels India shooters capable of bagging atleast four medals
3 years, 5 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, 6 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, 6 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 …

Winning Gold at Tokyo 2020 Paralympics Will be Special: Shuttler Krishna Nagar
3 years, 7 months ago

Winning Gold at Tokyo 2020 Paralympics Will be Special: Shuttler Krishna Nagar

News 18  

Top para shuttler Krishna Nagar is “proud” of his qualification to the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games and is looking to make the opportunity count by claiming the gold medal at the August 24-September 5 event. Nagar along with Pramod Bhagat and Tarun Dhillon have received official invitations from the Badminton World Federation to participate at the Tokyo 2020 Para Games. …

Winning gold at Tokyo 2020 Paralympics will be special: Krishna Nagar
3 years, 7 months ago

Winning gold at Tokyo 2020 Paralympics will be special: Krishna Nagar

The Hindu  

Top para shuttler Krishna Nagar is "proud" of his qualification to the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games and is looking to make the opportunity count by claiming the gold medal at the August 24-September 5 event. Nagar along with Pramod Bhagat and Tarun Dhillon have received official invitations from the Badminton World Federation to participate in the Tokyo 2020 Para Games. …

Trials to Pick Indian Athletics for Paralympic Games Squad to be Held in June
3 years, 7 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 …

Athletes rue logistics in lead up to National Para Athletics Championship
3 years, 9 months ago

Athletes rue logistics in lead up to National Para Athletics Championship

The Hindu  

The 19th National Para Athletics Championship is set to begin here on Wednesday. Events will be held at two venues – the Sree Kanteerava Stadium in the heart of the city and Vidyanagar Stadium on the outskirts – over three days, and will see athletes from 27 states and union territories participate. The Paralympic Committee of India, after initially asking …

Australian Paralympic Team faces unique decisions ahead of Tokyo 2021 Paralympic Games
3 years, 11 months ago

Australian Paralympic Team faces unique decisions ahead of Tokyo 2021 Paralympic Games

ABC  

The Federal Sports Minister says the Australian team heading to Tokyo for the Paralympic Games in August will need to think carefully about their individual situations before making any final decisions. Key points: Most athletes will likely be included in the fourth phase of the national vaccine rollout Some Paralympic athletes could qualify for an earlier vaccination, but are still …

Tokyo Olympics 2020-bound para-athletes and players in nine disciplines to resume training from 5 October, says SAI
4 years, 3 months ago

Tokyo Olympics 2020-bound para-athletes and players in nine disciplines to resume training from 5 October, says SAI

Firstpost  

SAI will now allow resumption of activities in nine disciplines — cycling, hockey, weightlifting, archery, wrestling, Judo, athletics, boxing and fencing — apart from para-athletics, para-powerlifting, para shooting, para archery. Tokyo Olympics bound para-athletes and those who have not yet qualified for the Games, are likely to resume sporting activities at the National Centres of Excellence across the country from …

Tokyo Olympics 2020 postponed: Games will not take place 'for about a year'
4 years, 9 months ago

Tokyo Olympics 2020 postponed: Games will not take place 'for about a year'

The Telegraph  

The British Olympic Association, British Paralympic Association and UK Sport welcome the news of the postponement of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games. The Olympic Games is a symbol of hope for us all and we are sure that we will be in Tokyo at the right and appropriate time as the world re-emerges from this dark period.” Sally …

2020 Paralympics berths up for grabs at Mysuru Para Nationals
4 years, 10 months ago

2020 Paralympics berths up for grabs at Mysuru Para Nationals

The Hindu  

Around 1,600 athletes from 28 States will compete in the 19th Para National athletics championship, which commences at the Chamundi Vihar Stadium at Mysuru on March 26. The event, approved by the International Paralympic Committee, will serve as a qualification event for the Tokyo 2020 Paralympics, Deepa Malik, Paralympic Committee of India President said at a press conference here on …

India’s para-athletes soar past administrative turmoil in record-breaking 2019
5 years ago

India’s para-athletes soar past administrative turmoil in record-breaking 2019

The Hindu  

India’s para-athletes were at their best despite their administrators being in complete disarray, living up to the Olympic spirit of ‘Faster, Higher, Stronger’ in a record-shattering 2019 during which they delivered an unprecedented medal haul at world championships and secured the highest Paralympic quota places. India also enjoyed an unprecedented outing at the World Para Athletics Championships, signing off with …

PCI sends coaches for Tokyo 2020 Olympics preparation
5 years ago

PCI sends coaches for Tokyo 2020 Olympics preparation

The Hindu  

In a bid to improve the country’s performance in major events including 2020 Olympics, Paralympic Committee of India has undertaken several initiatives in the recent times. The courses are part of Agitos Foundation’s Road to Tokyo 2020 Sports Technical programme which aims to have a sustainable development impact for participating countries and their coaches. PCI interim president Gursharan Singh said: …

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