Poppy Maskill and Tully Kearney claim ParalympicsGB’s first golds in Paris

1 week ago

Beatrice Chebet: Kenyan runner smashes her own 5,000m women’s world record

CNN

CNN — As many were getting ready to welcome in the New Year on Tuesday, Kenya’s Beatrice Chebet was busy breaking a world record. The 24-year-old, who won two Olympic gold medals in 2024, capped off her brilliant year by smashing her own women’s 5,000m road world record at the Cursa dels Nassos race in Barcelona, Spain. “Two races in …

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1 week, 2 days ago

2024, Year in Sports, Swimming: China’s doping scandal; Schooling and McKeon’s retirement; Ledecky- the most decorated female Olympic swimmer

The Hindu

In 2024, the world of swimming saw major milestones, with athletes retiring and new records being set. Record-breaking performances, including Ariarne Titmus’s world record in the 200m freestyle and Ledecky’s historic achievements, kept the sport in the spotlight, culminating in the 2024 Paris Olympics, where new champions emerged. Gretchen Walsh sets 100m fly world record at the U.S. Olympic swimming …

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1 week, 3 days ago

‘Crocodile skin’: Paris Olympics athletes outraged after medal quality deteriorates rapidly

Live Mint

In a shocking turn of events, Paris Olympics athletes complain that their medals have deteriorated rapidly and look like a replica of what they used to be just four months ago. The first instance of the deteriorated medal came to light with a post by French swimmer Yohann Ndoye-Brouard, who was awarded the Bronze medal after coming in third in …

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1 week, 5 days ago

Paralympic double silver medallist Yogesh Kathuniya questions panel for overlooking him for Khel Ratna

The Hindu

Two-time Paralympic silver medallist Yogesh Kathuniya voiced his disappointment over not being nominated for the prestigious Khel Ratna Award despite his “consistent” performances on the world stage. READ: Hima Das suspended for 16 months for whereabouts failure from July 2023; eligible now to compete “People say it doesn’t matter, but why doesn’t it matter? Even after all that, if I …

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1 week, 6 days ago

‘Who is she?’ Why Britain’s greatest Paralympian Sarah Storey still lacks recognition

The Independent

By any objective measure, Dame Sarah Storey might be Great Britain’s greatest sportsperson. open image in gallery Dame Sarah storey attended this year’s Spoty in a walking boot after her ‘Dancing on Ice’ injury open image in gallery Storey jazzed up her air boot for the ceremony Storey explains that the reaction to her withdrawal from Dancing on Ice just …

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2 weeks, 1 day ago

Rewind 2024: How record-breaking Paralympic campaign saved India the blushes in Paris

Firstpost

While India failed to register their highest medal count in the Paris Olympics following a series of heartbreaks and fourth-place finishes, the nation shone brighter than ever when it came to the Paralympics. Three years later, the Indian para-athletes would go further than ever; while the country was yet to collect more than seven medals in a single edition of …

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2 weeks, 2 days ago

Amid Manu Bhaker Khel Ratna Row, THIS Indian Gold-Medalist Highlights 'Discrimination' In Sports Awards

ABP News

Indian archer Harvinder Singh, who won a gold at Paris Paralympics, on Tuesday alleged "discrimination" in the distribution of sports awards and questioned why the Khel Ratna honour was not bestowed on this year's medallists at the Games like the Tokyo edition. Following India's gold-winning performance at the 2021 Tokyo Paralympics, shooter Avani Lekhara, javelin thrower Sumit Antil and shuttler …

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2 weeks, 2 days ago

Paralympics gold-medalist Harvinder Singh adds to burning Khel Ratna controversy

India Today

Para-archer and Paris Paralympics 2024 gold-medallist Harvinder Singh has openly criticized the lack of recognition for Paralympians in the nominations for the prestigious Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award. "Discrimination in sports”Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Gold medalists were awarded by Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award, but what about Paris 2024 Paralympic Gold medalists? #KhelRatnaAward" @PMOIndia @PTI_News @ANI @ — Harvinder …

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1 month ago

Charlotte Dujardin handed lengthy ban after horse whipping video

The Independent

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1 month, 3 weeks ago

'Education and awareness biggest factors behind India's record rise in Paralympics': Sumit Antil at HTLS 2024

Hindustan Times

From winning its first-ever medal at the Paralympic Games back in 1972 through Murlikant Petkar's historic gold in swimming to grabbing a record 29 medals in the last edition at Paris earlier this year, India have come a long way in the Paralympics scene. Sumit Antil Sumit, who won gold in the men's javelin F64 event in Tokyo 2020 and …

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1 month, 4 weeks ago

From vilified ‘drug cheat’ to Olympic gold: Inside freestyle swimmer Shayna Jack’s extraordinary comeback

ABC

After being unfairly labelled a drug cheat, after missing an Olympics through a two-year ban, after clawing her way back into the Australian team, Shayna Jack is sitting on the pool deck, nursing a broken hand. "I was told there's no way I'm going back," Jack tells Australian Story. "Not only did I defy the odds and come back, I …

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2 months, 3 weeks ago

Katie Archibald says team pursuit gold ‘very special’ after serious injuries

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Great Britain storm to women’s team sprint gold at Cycling World Championships

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3 months, 1 week ago

Yogi to honour U.P’s Paris heroes today

Hindustan Times

Chief minister Yogi Adityanath will felicitate 14 Olympians and Paralympians who brought glory to the nation and the state in Paris recently, and distribute a total prize pool of ₹22.70 crore at a ceremony to be held at the Indira Gandhi Pratishthan here on Tuesday. Those who will be honoured are Paralympians Praveen Kumar, Suhas LY, Ajeet Singh, Preeti Pal, …

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3 months, 2 weeks ago

India Post to release picture postcards featuring Paris Paralympics medal winners

The Hindu

When India started winning medals at the 2024 Paris Paralympics, an idea struck a small team that consisted of an artist and deltiologists in Tamil Nadu. Chennai-based P Venkatesan, the founding treasurer of Postcrossing Society of India and artist S Sivabalan, who is based in Virudhunagar, got down to creating postcards with line-drawings of the medal winners. The set, that …

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3 months, 3 weeks ago

Paralympics 2024: Gold Medalist Avani Lekhara on winning in Paris, “Required lots of mental strength”

Hindustan Times

Avani Lekhara has made history by winning back-to-back gold medals at two consecutive Paralympics, securing her latest victory in the 10m air rifle event at the Paris Paralympics. Avani recently met PM Narendra Modi in Delhi, and gifted him the Indian jersey with “Thank you sir for all your support,” written on the back. {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} “I believe …

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3 months, 3 weeks ago

I am far from done – Hannah Cockroft eyes more Paralympic glory in Los Angeles

The Independent

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3 months, 4 weeks ago

China leaves Paris Paralympics in success

China Daily

China's flag bearers Jiang Yuyan and Di Dongdong during the closing ceremony of the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games Sept 8, 2024. According to delegation secretary-general Chang Zheng, Team China showed an overall improvement in Paris, with the number of gold-winning sports rising from 9 in the previous Games to 12. "Both veteran and young athletes displayed their talents, with the …

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4 months ago

Paris Paralympics 2024: Top quotes from the Para Games

The Hindu

The Paris Paralympics 2024 concluded on September 8 after 11 days of competitions, memorable moments and new records. Hopefully, today, some new dreams have been born.”Hannah Cockroft Gold medallist Hannah Cockroft of Great Britain during the medal ceremony for the women’s 800m-T34 final. | Photo Credit: Getty Images “I believe I was put here on this earth to normalise disability, …

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4 months 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 …

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4 months ago

Which athlete won most gold medals at Paris 2024 Paralympics?

The Hindu

China’s para swimmer Jiang Yuyan emerged as the most successful athlete at Paris 2024 Paralympics with seven gold medals. The 19-year-old Jiang, known as the ‘Flying Fish,’ made her Paralympic debut in Tokyo and clinched two gold, one silver and one bronze medal. In Paris, Jiang competed in nine events and the only two in which she did not win …

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4 months ago

Paris Paralympics 2024: Full list of world records broken

The Hindu

The 17th edition of the Paralympic Games was held in Paris from August 28 to September 8. In the 11 days of the quadrennial event in the French capital, close to 100 new world records across archery, athletics, swimming, track cycling, rowing and powerlifting were set. Following is the list of world records broken at the 2024 Summer Paralympic Games:- …

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4 months ago

The Paralympics fails to live up to Paris’ gender-equal games standards

The Independent

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4 months ago

The success of Great Britain’s Paralympics cannot be measured in medals alone

The Independent

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4 months ago

Paris Paralympics 2024: India Makes History with Record Medal Haul | ABP News

ABP News

The Paris Paralympics 2024 were a landmark event for India, with the country achieving its best performance ever. India won a record 29 medals at the Paris Paralympics, comprising 7 gold, 9 silver, and 13 bronze. For the Paris Paralympics, the delegation grew even larger, with 84 Indian para-athletes participating and setting a new record for the most medals won …

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4 months 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 …

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4 months 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. …

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4 months ago

Paralympics end with spectacular light show and dance party in Paris

Al Jazeera

The Paralympic Games have come to an end with a spectacular light show and dance party capping a final day of competition that saw two world records fall. Addressing the closing ceremony at a packed Stade de France, chief Paris 2024 organiser and former gold medal-winning canoeist Tony Estanguet said the six weeks of the Paralympics and the Olympics would …

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4 months ago

Friendships forged in gold at Paris Paralympics

China Daily

China Daily Updated: 2024-09-09 Large | Medium | Small China's Jiang Yuyan, gold medallist in the Women's 100m Backstroke at the Paris 2024 Paralympics, celebrates on the podium with the silver and bronze medallists at Paris La Defense Arena in France on Sept 7. From Athens 2004 to Paris 2024, China's Paralympic delegation has maintained its dominance in six consecutive …

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4 months 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 …

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4 months 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 …

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4 months ago

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

New Indian Express

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

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4 months ago

Friendships forged in gold at Paris Paralympics

China Daily

China's Jiang Yuyan, gold medallist in the Women's 100m Backstroke at the Paris 2024 Paralympics, celebrates on the podium with the silver and bronze medallists at Paris La Defense Arena in France on Sept 7. As the flame of this summer's Paralympic Games flickered out on Sunday in the French capital, signaling the end of more than 10 days of …

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4 months ago

Mr England Jack Eyers adds silver to Britain’s Paralympic canoe haul

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4 months ago

David Weir retires from Paralympics after missing out on T54 marathon medal

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4 months ago

Paralympics allow competitors to 'shine' but make us all better people

China Daily

Xinhua Updated: 2024-09-08 Large | Medium | Small PARIS -- The Paralympic Games in Paris are drawing to an end this weekend, allowing time to look back on an event that has attracted people from around the world. When discussing Paralympic athletes - all of whom have their own story of facing challenges many will never have to face - …

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4 months ago

Chinese authorities congratulate athletes on Paralympic achievements

China Daily

BEIJING -- China's central authorities sent a congratulatory message to the country's Paralympic delegation on Sunday for their accomplishments and sportsmanship at the 2024 Paris Paralympic Games. "You have won glory for our country and people, and we extend warm congratulations and heartfelt compliments to you," read a message jointly sent by the Communist Party of China Central Committee and …

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4 months ago

Chinese authorities congratulate athletes on Paralympic achievements

China Daily

BEIJING -- China's central authorities sent a congratulatory message to the country's Paralympic delegation on Sunday for their accomplishments and sportsmanship at the 2024 Paris Paralympic Games. "You have won glory for our country and people, and we extend warm congratulations and heartfelt compliments to you," read a message jointly sent by the Communist Party of China Central Committee and …

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4 months ago

Hannah Cockroft eases to her ninth Paralympic title in women’s T34 800m final

The Independent

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4 months ago

Great Britain take silver as United States retain wheelchair basketball title

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4 months ago

Paralympic equestrian riders praise access for disabled riders at Versailles

Associated Press

VERSAILLES, France — After winning her 10th Paralympics medal, British equestrian Natasha Baker celebrated with her son on Saturday and reflected on how good accessibility for disabled people was at the Palace of Versailles. “We could do with some more baby changers, there’s only one on site,” the 34-year-old Baker said, laughing as Joshua, 17 months old, sat on her …

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4 months ago

AP photographer finds beauty at the Paralympics in capturing what’s not there

Associated Press

PARIS — Emilio Morenatti, 55, is the AP’s chief photographer for Spain and Portugal. Jiamin Zhang, of China, competes at Women’s Shot Put -46 Final, at the Stade de France stadium, during the 2024 Paralympics, Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2024, in Paris, France. Medina Meneses, of Colombia, competes at Men’s Javelin Throw F34 Final at the Stade de France stadium, during …

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4 months ago

Paralympics day 10: Sarah Storey ruling nothing out

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4 months ago

Paris Paralympics 2024: Wheelchair tennis duo Hewett and Reid celebrate historic ‘Golden Slam’

The Hindu

Alfie Hewett finally got his hands on a Paralympic gold medal and made history to boot as he and Gordon Reid became the first men’s wheelchair doubles partnership to complete the career ‘Golden Slam’ on Friday. Hewett and Reid have won an astonishing 21 Grand Slams, but the one they wanted was the Paralympic title -- meaning they have now …

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4 months ago

Ben Hance wins Paris Paralympics gold medal after breaking world record

ABC

Ben Hance's dominance of the men's 100m backstroke S14 has continued in Paris, with the Australian breaking the world record and claiming a second gold in the event on day nine. I'm glad I got a gold medal now, and hell, even getting a world record. Hance's triumph highlighted a terrific day nine in Paris for the Australian para swim …

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4 months ago

Paris Paralympics 2024: Hokato Hotozhe Sema wins bronze in men’s shot put F57

The Hindu

Hokato Hotozhe Sema won bronze in the men’s shot put F57 event of the Paris 2024 Paralympics at the Stade de France on Friday. The 40-year-old threw a Personal Best of 14.65 in his fourth attempt to seal India’s 27th medal of the ongoing Paralympic Games. 🔹 First-ever athlete from Nagaland to win a Paralympic medal 🔹 Registers a personal …

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4 months ago

Wheelchair fencer Dimitri Coutya propels GB beyond gold medal haul from Tokyo

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