Paris Paralympics 2024: A brief history of the Games
4 months ago

Paris Paralympics 2024: A brief history of the Games

The Hindu  

With the Paris Paralympics around the corner, hopes will be high for a strong performance from India again after a very positive performance in the 2020 Tokyo edition. In 1948, the Summer Olympics were being conducted in London, and Guttman decided to conduct a series of events for wheelchair athletes, which he termed the Stoke Mandeville Games. Though the origin of the Paralympics was in the first Stoke Mandeville Games in 1948, the ninth edition of the International Stoke Mandeville Games is generally considered to be the first Paralympics. However, it is worth noting that the term Paralympic Games was not officially approved and used by the IOC until 1984, and until then, the events were still called the International Stoke Mandeville Games. Tokyo 2020 was India’s strongest performance to date at the Paralympics, securing 19 medals, with five gold medals, eight silver medals, and six bronze medals.

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Paris Paralympics 2024: Top heartwarming moments at the Para Games
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Paris Paralympics 2024: Top heartwarming moments at the Para Games

The Hindu  

The Paris Paralympics 2024 came to a close on September 8 after a thrilling 11 days of competitions which saw records broken until the very last day of the Games. | Photo Credit: Getty Images At the age of 17 years 7 months 23 days, Sheetal Devi became the youngest Indian medallist in the history of Paralympics after she won …

Paris 2024 Paralympics close to begin new era of inclusion
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Paris 2024 Paralympics close to begin new era of inclusion

China Daily  

China's flag bearers Jiang Yuyan and Di Dongdong during the closing ceremony of the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games Sept 8, 2024. PARIS - Amid a festive atmosphere of lights and music, the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games came to a close on Sunday evening, honoring the para athletes who amazed audiences with their remarkable performances over the past 11 days. During …

A glimpse of remarkable moments at Paris Paralympics
3 months, 2 weeks ago

A glimpse of remarkable moments at Paris Paralympics

China Daily  

Updated: 2024-09-09 Large | Medium | Small A balloon carrying the lit Paralympic cauldron is seen during the opening ceremony of the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris, France, Aug. 28, 2024. APPLAUSE FOR ATHLETES DEFYING AGE Hiroshi Murayama at the medal ceremony for the badminton men's doubles WH1-WH2 category at the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris, France, Sept. …

Paris 2024 Paralympics close to begin new era of inclusion
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Paris 2024 Paralympics close to begin new era of inclusion

China Daily  

China's flag bearers Jiang Yuyan and Di Dongdong during the closing ceremony of the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games Sept 8, 2024. PARIS - Amid a festive atmosphere of lights and music, the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games came to a close on Sunday evening, honoring the para athletes who amazed audiences with their remarkable performances over the past 11 days. During …

Paris 2024 Paralympics close to begin new era of inclusion
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Paris 2024 Paralympics close to begin new era of inclusion

China Daily  

Xinhua Updated: 2024-09-09 Large | Medium | Small China's flag bearers Jiang Yuyan and Di Dongdong during the closing ceremony of the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games Sept 8, 2024. PARIS - Amid a festive atmosphere of lights and music, the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games came to a close on Sunday evening, honoring the para athletes who amazed audiences with their …

Memorable moments for ParalympicsGB from Paris 2024
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Memorable moments for ParalympicsGB from Paris 2024

The Independent  

Sign up to our free sport newsletter for all the latest news on everything from cycling to boxing Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our …

Paris 2024 Paralympics Day 9, Medals Table: India up to 17th spot after Praveen Kumar’s gold, Hokato’s bronze; China leads with 83 golds
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Paris 2024 Paralympics Day 9, Medals Table: India up to 17th spot after Praveen Kumar’s gold, Hokato’s bronze; China leads with 83 golds

The Hindu  

The Paris Paralympics 2024 got underway with the official opening ceremony on August 28 and will conclude on September 8. India surpassed its Tokyo Paralympic gold medal tally after Praveen Kumar won men’s high jump T64. READ | Paris Paralympics 2024 LIVE Updates Day 9 India’s eighth medal at Paris Paralympics 2024 came with Yogesh Kathuniya winning silver in the …

Paris 2024 Paralympics, Day 9: Indians in action today — September 6 schedule, full list of events, venues, timings in IST, live streaming info
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Paris 2024 Paralympics, Day 9: Indians in action today — September 6 schedule, full list of events, venues, timings in IST, live streaming info

The Hindu  

The 17th edition of the Summer Paralympics began in Paris on August 28 and will conclude on September 8. The Paris Paralympics feature 549 events across 22 sports. On the ninth day, Indian athletes will be in action in para canoe, para athletics and para powerlifting. INDIANS IN ACTION - SEPTEMBER 6 13:30 onwards - Para Canoe - Men’s Kayak …

Paris Paralympics 2024 Day 7 Highlights: Club Throwers Bag Gold-Silver Double, Harvinder Singh Wins Para Archery Gold
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Paris Paralympics 2024 Day 7 Highlights: Club Throwers Bag Gold-Silver Double, Harvinder Singh Wins Para Archery Gold

News 18  

Paris Paralympics 2024 Day 7 Highlights: Team India added four medals to their tally in Paris on Wednesday as archer Harvinder Singh, shot put athlete Sahin Khilari, and club throwers Dharambir and Pranav Soorma all bagged medals in the French Capital City. But, the silverware came in with Sachin Khilari, who snatched the Silver in the Men’s Shot Put -F46 …

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 …

2024 Paralympics schedule Sept. 5: Crunch time for teams and medals handed out in 12 sports
3 months, 2 weeks ago

2024 Paralympics schedule Sept. 5: Crunch time for teams and medals handed out in 12 sports

Associated Press  

PARIS — The Paralympics Games are reaching their stretch run, as medals will be awarded in 12 sports on Thursday and tournaments get down to their last few matches. Semifinal action It’s a big day for team sports across the Paralympic venues as the semifinal rounds of several tournaments play out, featuring sitting volleyball, blind football and wheelchair basketball. Iran’s …

Paris Paralympics 2024, Day 3 HIGHLIGHTS: India's Day Ends With Sole Medal
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Paris Paralympics 2024, Day 3 HIGHLIGHTS: India's Day Ends With Sole Medal

ABP News  

Paris Paralympics 2024, Day 3 Live: Welcome to ABP Live’s live coverage of the Day 3 of the Paris Paralympics 2024. Avani Lekhara and Mona Agarwal secured gold and bronze, respectively, in the Women's 10m Air Rifle Standing SH1 final. In addition, shooter Manish Narwal clinched a silver medal in the Men's 10m Air Pistol final. Sprinter Preethi Pal also …

Before Manu Bhaker Avani Lekhara Won 2 Medals In Single Olympic Or Paralympic Games Paris Paralympics 2024 Gold Medal
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Before Manu Bhaker Avani Lekhara Won 2 Medals In Single Olympic Or Paralympic Games Paris Paralympics 2024 Gold Medal

ABP News  

Paris Paralympics 2024: The Paris Paralympics 2024 have well and truly commenced. India have so far won 31 medals in the Paris Paralympics 2024 with more than half of the medals, 19, coming in the last edition of the Summer Paralympic Games. In the Paris Olympics 2024 which concluded on August 11, India had finished with 6 medals with their …

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

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

The Hindu  

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

Paris Paralympics 2024: Suhas Lalinakere Yathiraj and Sukant Kadam Get Contrasting Wins
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Paris Paralympics 2024: Suhas Lalinakere Yathiraj and Sukant Kadam Get Contrasting Wins

News 18  

Tokyo 2020 silver medallist Suhas Lalinakere Yathiraj had a mixed day while Sukant Kadam won his opening match in the group stage on the opening day of badminton competitions at the 2024 Paris Paralympics on Thursday. The 41-year-old shuttler then came back a couple of hours later to start his campaign in the men’s singles SL4 on a rousing note, …

OMEGA provides innovation to aid Paris 2024 Paralympic Games
3 months, 3 weeks ago

OMEGA provides innovation to aid Paris 2024 Paralympic Games

The Hindu  

The summer of sport in Paris has been reignited once again, as the Paralympic Games officially began on August 29. Coinciding with the colourful opening ceremony along the iconic Champs-Elysées, OMEGA’s -- Paralympics’ official timekeeper -- countdown clock near the Eiffel Tower finally reached zero, signalling the start of the competition. Taking place until September 8, the Paralympic Games Paris …

Paris Paralympics 2024, Day 1 Live Updates: Nitesh Kumar-Murugesan Win All-Indian Affair; Aruna Loses After Injury
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Paris Paralympics 2024, Day 1 Live Updates: Nitesh Kumar-Murugesan Win All-Indian Affair; Aruna Loses After Injury

ABP News  

Paris Paralympics 2024, Day 1 Live Updates: Not long after the conclusion of the Paris Olympics 2024, the French Capital is all set to host the Paralympic Games with a grand opening ceremony formally having declared the Paralympics open. So there will be a lot of action on the opening day of the Paris Paralympics 2024. With some talented athletes …

Paralympics Opening Ceremony Kicks Off Final Chapter On Summer Of Sports In Paris
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Paralympics Opening Ceremony Kicks Off Final Chapter On Summer Of Sports In Paris

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING PARIS — Just weeks after hosting the Olympics, Paris began the final chapter of its summer of sports Wednesday with the opening ceremony of the Paralympic Games. French President Emmanuel Macron officially declared the Games open in a ceremony held outside the confines of a stadium, just like when the Olympics opened in the city on July …

Paris Paralympics 2024 open in blaze of hope and inclusivity
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Paris Paralympics 2024 open in blaze of hope and inclusivity

The Hindu  

The 2024 Paralympics opened in Paris on Wednesday in a colourful and hope-filled ceremony, starting 11 days of competition in a city still riding the wave of the successful Olympics. French President Emmanuel Macron declared the Games open during a ceremony in a balmy Place de la Concorde in central Paris — the first time a Paralympic opening ceremony has …

Paris Paralympics 2024 Opening Ceremony: Full list of flagbearers
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Paris Paralympics 2024 Opening Ceremony: Full list of flagbearers

The Hindu  

The 17th edition of the Summer Paralympics began in Paris with the Opening Ceremony on Wednesday. The Paris Games will feature 549 events across 22 sports and conclude on September 8. Paris 2024 Paralympics Opening Ceremony LIVE UPDATES Here is the complete list of country-wise flagbearers for the opening ceremony: Afghanistan - Ebrahim Danishi South Africa - Mpumelelo Mhlongo, Kat …

7 Things to Know About the 2024 Paris Paralympics
3 months, 3 weeks ago

7 Things to Know About the 2024 Paris Paralympics

Wired  

Paris is ready to transform from an Olympic city to the center of the 2024 Paralympics. The French capital, following the success of the Games in early August, is ready to welcome Paralympic athletes for the 17th edition of the event, which is dedicated to athletes with disabilities. Below is everything you need to know about the 2024 Paris Paralympics, …

Paris Paralympics 2024, Know your sport: Judo, Rowing and Cycling
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Paris Paralympics 2024, Know your sport: Judo, Rowing and Cycling

The Hindu  

Para Judo Para Judo events will be held from September 5 to 7 at the Champ de Mars Arena. Category Two disability categories are represented in para judo, where only the visually impaired are allowed to compete: J1: complete blindness J2: visually impaired The judokas are divided into weight classes: -48 kg, -57 kg, -70 kg, +70 kg for women …

Paralympics 2024: When, who and how to watch the Paris games
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Paralympics 2024: When, who and how to watch the Paris games

NPR  

Paralympics 2024: When, who and how to watch the Paris games toggle caption Graham Denholm/Getty Images Looking for something to fill the Olympic-sized void in your heart? toggle caption Aitor Alcalde/Getty Images Para athletes will compete in 549 medal events across 22 sports, both individual and team. toggle caption Joe Scarnici/Getty Images for USOPC The U.S. is sending 225 athletes …

Paris Paralympics 2024: India’s most successful Paralympian
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Paris Paralympics 2024: India’s most successful Paralympian

The Hindu  

With the Paris Paralympics set to begin from August 28, India will send its largest contingent of 84 members to the French capital. The Paralympic Committee of India’s President Devendra Jhajharia has the most medals by an Indian in the Paralympics with two gold and one silver. READ | Paris 2024: Full list of Indian athletes at the Paralympic Games …

Paris 2024 Paralympics: From Sumit Antil to Sheetal Devi, top 10 Indians to watch out for
3 months, 4 weeks ago

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

The Hindu  

The Paris 2024 Paralympics will be underway on August 28, 2024, with India sending its highest-ever contingent of 84 para-athletes. | Photo Credit: Getty Images Undoubtedly India’s biggest medal hope in the Paris Paralympics, Sumit Antil will want to continue the momentum from the Tokyo Paralympics, where he won the gold medal in the men’s javelin throw F64 category. He …

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

Paris Paralympics 2024: PCI Confirm List Of 84 Contingents For Mega Event; Break THIS Record
4 months, 1 week ago

Paris Paralympics 2024: PCI Confirm List Of 84 Contingents For Mega Event; Break THIS Record

ABP News  

Paris Paralympics 2024: The Paralympic Committee of India have announced the 84-member list of Indian athletes, who are all set to travel to France to compete at the Paris Paralympics 2024. 🇮🇳 At a press conference held in Jaipur yesterday, the Paralympic Committee of India announced that 84 athletes will be competing across 12 sports, ready to make history at …

Paris Paralympics 2024: Shuttler Pramod Bhagat suspended for 18 months. Here is why
4 months, 1 week ago

Paris Paralympics 2024: Shuttler Pramod Bhagat suspended for 18 months. Here is why

Live Mint  

Paris Paralympics 2024: Tokyo gold medallist para shuttler Pramod Bhagat has been suspended for 18 months due to whereabouts failure and will miss the Paris Paralympic Games, the Badminton World Federation said on Tuesday. Bhagat falls under the SL3 category, which has “athletes competing standing with a lower limb impairment and balance problems walking or running,” as stated by the …

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

Tokyo Paralympics: From 12 Medals To 31, India Just Had Its Best Paralympic Performance
3 years, 3 months ago

Tokyo Paralympics: From 12 Medals To 31, India Just Had Its Best Paralympic Performance

ABP News  

Tokyo Paralympics: When team India started their Paralympic Games campaign in Tokyo this year, very little was being talked about. India's medal tally of 12 rose to a whopping 31 this year as Indian athletes grabbed 19 medals in total at the Tokyo Paralympics 2020. Javelin thrower Devendra Jhajaria, who also won a silver medal this year, has previously won …

Tokyo Paralympics 2021 schedule: dates, times and key events to watch out for
3 years, 3 months ago

Tokyo Paralympics 2021 schedule: dates, times and key events to watch out for

The Telegraph  

Picking what to watch at the Paralympics can be a daunting task - there are 146 medal events just in the swimming pool, for example - so we've selected the key highlights for each day. From David Weir's return from retirement, to Dame Sarah Storey's quest to cement her legacy, plus the sports making their debuts and the rising starts …

Tokyo Paralympics 2020 Day 7 Preview: Full schedule and where to watch
3 years, 3 months ago

Tokyo Paralympics 2020 Day 7 Preview: Full schedule and where to watch

Deccan Chronicle  

Tokyo: India has witnessed a medals galore from their Paralympians over the last two days to complement their brilliant show at the ongoing 2020 Tokyo Paralympics. After a super Sunday, manic Monday saw four medals in the morning session, starting with a Gold in the women's 10m Air Rifle Standing SH1 event in Tokyo. Then Yogesh Kathuriya secured the silver …

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 …

A Look at Five Most Successful Countries at Paralympic Games
3 years, 4 months ago

A Look at Five Most Successful Countries at Paralympic Games

News 18  

The Paralympics Games were created with a view to provide an opportunity to the differently-abled athletes and a unique platform to showcase their talent. Four years later in 1952, the first International Stoke Mandeville Games took place and athletes from Netherlands and England participated in the event. Today, the Paralympics Games are divided into several sections based on the disability …

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, 4 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. …

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