3 years, 6 months ago

Tokyo Paralympics: Aruna Tanwar set to be India's first ever taekwondo entry

Aruna Tanwar has been awarded a wild card entry for the upcoming Tokyo Paralympic Games, which will make her the first Indian to compete in the global multi-para sport event, the national federation said on Wednesday. Indian Taekwondo president Namdev Shirgaonkar said Aruna received the wild card based on her "exemplary past performances". India Taekwondo has extended all support for her preparation for Tokyo Paralympics and have also recommended her name for TOPS for extended necessary support to make the dream of Paralympic medal a reality." A five time national champion, she has finished on podium in the last four years at both Asian Para Taekwondo Championships and World Para Taekwondo Championships, the release said.

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3 months, 3 weeks ago

Nepal’s first Paralympic medallist returns home to hero’s welcome

Al Jazeera

Nepal gave its first Paralympic medallist a hero’s welcome as cheering crowds turned out for taekwondo player Palesha Goverdhan’s return home from Paris. Goverdhan said it had been a “long wait” for Nepal to win a medal. Goverdhan, who is studying architectural engineering in China, won bronze in the women’s K44-57kg para taekwondo category, beating Serbia’s Marija Micev 15-8. Goverdhan …

3 months, 3 weeks ago

Paralympics 2024: India’s medal haul, Indian athletes and more

The Hindu

The Paris 2024 Summer Paralympic Games opened yesterday in a dazzling ceremony, inviting 4,400 competitors from 168 delegations. This year, the country hopes for the biggest ever medal haul yet, sending 84 para-athletes to the Games. Paralympic Committee of India president Devendra Jhajharia has set the target for this year as 25 medals, with a double-digit gold haul. India’s 31 …

3 months, 3 weeks ago

Paralympic Games: Indians in action on August 29, 2024 — Day 1

The Hindu

Javelin throw star Sumit Antil and shot-putter Bhagyashri Jadhav led the Indian contingent out in the athletes’ parade of the Paralympic Games’ opening ceremony, a four-hour long spectacle which began at the Champs-Elysees avenue and concluded at the Place de la Concorde in Paris. Women's singles SL4 Group Stage: Palak Kohli 4:40pm. Women's singles SU5 Group Stage: Thulasimathi Murugesan 5:20pm. …

3 months, 3 weeks 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 …

4 months ago

Paralympics: Vision is to win 50 medals in 2036 when India hopefully host Games, says Devendra Jhajharia

The Hindu

Para sports has undergone a sea change in terms of perception and support in the last two decades, and these changes together with continuous backing to athletes can power India to 50 medals in the 2036 edition, reckons the legendary Devendra Jhajharia. From winning just one Paralympics gold 20 years ago to clinching five yellow metals in 2021, para sports …

10 months, 2 weeks ago

India’s para badminton stars eye Paralympic berths with good show at World Championships

The Hindu

Indian para badminton players Manasi Joshi, Mandeep Kaur and Palak Kohli have set sights on the World Championships, to be held in Pattaya from February 20 to 25, as a stepping stone to the Paralympics later this year. India won 21 medals in badminton from a historic tally of 111 at the Para Asian Games in Hangzhou last year, with …

1 year, 2 months ago

Asian Para Games 2023: Indians win six gold to begin campaign in style

The Hindu

India swept all the three medals in men’s club throw F51 event with Pranav Soorma winning the gold before star shooter Avani Lekhara triumphed in her competition with a games record at the Hangzhou Asian Para Games here on Monday. The 29-year-old Soorma broke the Asian Para Games record with an effort of 30.01m to clinch the gold while Dharambir …

2 years, 5 months ago

Delhi High Court Directs 'India Taekwondo' To Forward List Of Eligible Athletes For Upcoming World Championship At Bulgaria

Live Law

As an interim relief to athletes seeking to participate in the upcoming World Taekwondo Games to be held in Sofia, Bulgaria, the Delhi High Court has directed 'India Taekwondo' to forward names of qualified athletes as part of the Indian Team, for consideration of 'World Taekwondo'.In the backdrop of the 'Taekwondo Federation of India' losing recognition by World Taekwondo,. As …

2 years, 10 months ago

Padma Awards 2022: India’s Golden Girl at Tokyo Paralympics Avani Lekhara to be Awarded Padma Shri

News 18

20-year-old para shooter Avani Lekhara, who etched her name in the history books becoming India’s first women para-athlete to claim a gold medal at the Paralympic Games, with no less than a world record-equaling effort in Women’s 10m Air Rifle at the Tokyo Games last year, is among the 107 recipients to be awarded the Padma Shri. Padma Awards 2022: …

2 years, 10 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 …

3 years ago

World Para Taekwondo: Aruna aims for gold at Istanbul meet

The Hindu

A 10-member Indian Taekwondo contingent left on Wednesday for the World Para-Taekwondo Championship in Istanbul with Aruna Tanwar being the best bet for a podium finish. The World Para-Taekwondo Championship is being organised by the Turkish Taekwondo Federation under the Aegis of World Taekwondo starting Wednesday till December 13. "My experience at the Paralympics was crucial for the upcoming World …

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 …

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 …

3 years, 1 month ago

Olympic gold medallist Neeraj Chopra, Ravi Dahiya among 11 athletes recommended for Khel Ratna award

Firstpost

The announcement of the national sports awards was delayed in order to consider the performance of the para-athletes in the Tokyo Paralympics. New Delhi: Javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra, who became only the second Indian to win an individual Olympic gold at the Tokyo Games, and silver medal-winning wrestler Ravi Dahiya were on Wednesday recommended for the Khel Ratna as an …

3 years, 3 months ago

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

Firstpost

India returned with an unprecedented 19 medals, including five gold, eight silver and six bronze to sign off the country’s best-ever Paralympics campaign by finishing 24th in the overall tally on Sunday. New Delhi: The last batch of India’s triumphant Paralympic athletes, including shooting sensation Avani Lekhara and shuttler-cum-bureaucrat Suhas Yathiraj, returned home to a rousing reception on Monday with …

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 …

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 …

3 years, 3 months ago

Top news of the day: India’s gold rush continues at Tokyo Paralympics; at least 17 killed in gunfire in Kabul as Taliban celebrate fall of Panjshir, and more

The Hindu

Tokyo Paralympics | Pramod Bhagat wins historic badminton gold Manoj Sarkar bagged the bronze, defeating Japan’s Daisuke Fujihara in the third place play-off. Tokyo Paralympics | Shooter Manish Narwal clinches India’s 3rd gold The 19-year-old Narwal shot a total of 218.2, a Paralympic record, to claim the gold while while compatriot Singhraj Adana added a silver to his kitty with …

3 years, 3 months ago

Tokyo Paralympics: Meet Krishna Nagar the Rising Star of India's Para-badminton

News 18

Representing India in the Men’s Para-Badminton at the 2020 Tokyo Paralympics, Krishna Nagar has overcome many obstacles to be where he is at the moment, that too at the age of just 22. Nagar qualified for the Tokyo Paralympics after being selected by securing gold in the men’s singles and doubles at the 3rd Fazza Dubai Para-Badminton International in Dubai. …

3 years, 3 months ago

Tokyo Paralympics 2020: Paralympic Committee of India head Deepa Malik lauds shooter Avani Lekhara

Firstpost

She has risen above all the challenges. The way she showed maturity to handle the pressure during competition, she has emerged as a role model and we are so proud of her," Malik said at a virtual press conference, facilitated by official broadcasters Eurosport, after the 19-year-old scripted history. Tokyo: Paralympic Committee of India President Deepa Malik on Friday lauded …

3 years, 3 months ago

India's Tokyo Paralympics 2020 heroes return to grand welcome

Firstpost

Chaotic scenes unfolded at the Indira Gandhi international Airport here as fans and an army of media-persons disregarded COVID-19 protocols, jostling for space to get hold of the four para athletes, especially Sumit. New Delhi: Four Indian para athletes, including javelin throw gold medallist Sumit Antil, on Friday returned home to a never-seen-before boisterous welcome during which supporters and media …

$Taekwondo player Aruna withdraws from Paralympics repechage due to suspected fracture$

3 years, 3 months ago

Taekwondo player Aruna withdraws from Paralympics repechage due to suspected fracture

Deccan Chronicle

Tokyo: India's Aruna Tanwar was on Thursday forced to withdraw from the repechage round of the Paralympics women's taekwondo K44-49kg class here because of severe injuries sustained during her opening bout of the Games despite which she fought in the quarterfinals. Aruna was scheduled to feature in the repechage round later in the evening after she lost to fourth-seeded Espinoza …

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 …

3 years, 3 months ago

Tokyo Paralympics 2020: Yogesh Kathuniya wins silver in discus throw

The Hindu

Indian discus thrower Yogesh Kathuniya clinched the silver medal in the Men's Discus Throw Final at the Tokyo Paralympics on Monday. Batista dos Santos from Brazil took gold and L. Diaz Aldana from Cuba bagged silver. FOLLOW HERE : Tokyo Paralympics 2020 LIVE Day 6, live updates: Avani Lekhara wins gold in 10m Air Rifle; Yogesh Kathuniya and Jhajharia take …

3 years, 3 months ago

Devendra Jhajharia, Sundar Singh Gurjar win silver and bronze in javelin at Tokyo Paralympics

The Hindu

India's Devendra Jhajharia and Sundar Singh Gurjar won silver and bronze in javelin throw F46 event at the Tokyo Paralympics on Monday. Bhavinaben Patel and Nishad Kumar have won a silver each in women's singles table tennis class 4 and men's T47 high jump events respectively. Devendra Jhajharia won silver in the men's F46 javelin throw event with a personal …

3 years, 3 months ago

Tokyo Paralympics: Avani Lekhara wins gold in women’s 10m AR Standing SH1

Op India

Indian para athlete Avani Lekhara today won the gold medal in women’s 10 metre AR Standing SH1. Tokyo Paralympics: India's Avani Lekhara wins Gold Medal in women's 10m AR Standing SH1 Final https://t.co/YnKA7gN5HY pic.twitter.com/3Yb5KzWf2A — ANI August 30, 2021 This is the fourth medal for India at Tokyo Paralympics so far. — Narendra Modi August 30, 2021 Lekhara, a resident …

3 years, 3 months ago

India Schedule at Tokyo Paralympics, August 30, 2021: Event, Match Timings and Live Streaming Details

News 18

Ace para-paddler Bhavina Patel scripted history by bagging India’s first medal at the Tokyo Paralympics on Sunday. The 34-year-old signed off with a historic silver medal in her maiden Paralympic Games after she lost to World No.1 Chinese paddler Zhou Ying women’s singles class 4 final. Meanwhile, the day couldn’t get any better, as Asian record holder Nishad Kumar won …

3 years, 3 months ago

Top news of the day: India wins two silvers, one bronze at Tokyo Paralympics; CBI inquiry found no ‘cognisable offence’ by Anil Deshmukh, and more

The Hindu

Tokyo Paralympics | Nishad Kumar wins silver in men’s high jump The 21-year-old Kumar cleared 2.06m to win the silver and set an Asian record. Tokyo Paralympics | Paddler Bhavina Patel wins historic silver The 34-year-old Patel’s impressive run at the Games ended with a 7-11 5-11 6-11 loss to Zhou, a two-time gold medallist, in the women’s singles summit …

3 years, 3 months ago

Vinod Kumar Takes Bronze & Asian Record in Discuss at Tokyo Paralympics

The Quint

The 41-year-old BSF man, whose father fought in the 1971 Indo-Pak war suffered an unfortunate accident that left him paralyzed and bed-ridden for more than a decade. Vinod injured his legs while training after joining the BSF, falling off a cliff in Leh that left him bed-ridden for close to ten years during which he lost both his parents. This …

3 years, 3 months ago

Tokyo 2020 Paralympics: Nishad Kumar wins silver medal in men's high jump T47

The Hindu

India's Nishad Kumar on Sunday clinched the silver medal in men's high jump T47 at the Tokyo Paralympics. India's Ram Pal Chahar cleared a personal best of 1.94m to finish fifth. A couple of years later, he tried out high jump in his school ground and competed at the 2017 Schools Nationals with able-bodied athletes and finished 10th with 1.75m. …

3 years, 3 months ago

Tokyo Paralympics 2020: Bhavina Patel wins historic silver medal in maiden Games

Firstpost

The 34-year-old Patel’s impressive run at the Games ended with a 7-11, 5-11, 6-11 loss to World No 1 Zhou in the women’s singles summit clash. Tokyo: Indian table tennis player Bhavina Patel signed off with a historic silver medal in her maiden Paralymic Games after going down 0-3 to World No 1 Chinese paddler Ying Zhou in the women’s …

3 years, 3 months ago

Paddler Bhavina Patel wins historic silver at Tokyo Paralympics

Deccan Chronicle

Tokyo: Bhavinaben Patel on Sunday became only the second Indian woman to win a medal at the Paralympics after she signed off with a historic silver following a 0-3 loss to world number one Chinese paddler Ying Zhou in the women's singles table tennis class 4 final here. The 34-year-old Patel's impressive run at the Games ended with a fighting …

3 years, 3 months ago

Tokyo Paralympics 2020: Bhavinaben Patel wins silver to open India's medal tally

The Hindu

India's Bhavinaben Patel won the silver medal in the Women's Singles Class 4 TT event, losing the Gold medal match 3-0 to China's Zhou Ying. "I am very happy on one side and on one side I was very nervous, so that's why I wasn't able to give my hundred per cent in the match. FOLLOW: The loss, notwithstanding, however, …

3 years, 3 months ago

Tokyo Paralympics: Indians in action on August 29 - Paddler Bhavinaben Patel eyes historic gold

The Hindu

Indian paddler Bhavinaben Patel will take on World No. 1 Zhou Ying of China for the women's singles class 4 gold medal on Sunday. Later in the day, Nishad Kumar, along with compatriot Ram Pal, will compete in the men's high jump T47 final. Indians in action on August 29 6:55 a.m. - Archery - Women's Individual Compound - Jyoti …

3 years, 3 months ago

Tokyo Paralympics: Paddler Bhavina Patel Reaches Historic Final, To Fight for Gold

News 18

India’s Bhavina Patel came back from a game down to stun World No 3 Zhang Miao of China 3-2 in the semifinals of Women’s Singles Class 4 at the Tokyo Paralympics on Saturday. India is proud of you 🇮🇳#Paralympics #Praise4Para pic.twitter.com/cSy8oO1SnZ— Doordarshan Sports August 28, 2021 First-time Paralympian Bhavina had already assured India a medal and will now contest for …

3 years, 3 months ago

Tokyo Paralympics | Bhavina Patel becomes first Indian in finals of a table tennis event in Paralympics

The Hindu

Bhavina Patel continued to script history as she became the first Indian to enter the final of a table tennis event in the Paralympics with a hard-fought 3-2 win over China's Miao Zhang in a class 4 semifinal here on August 28. "No-one beats me 12 times in a row" Bhavina Patel #IND had lost all 11 previous matches against …

3 years, 3 months ago

Tokyo Paralympics: Paddler Bhavina Patel enters final

The Hindu

Bhavinaben Patel entered the final of Tokyo Paralympics table tennis women's singles class 4 event on Saturday. By entering the semifinals on Friday, Bhavina secured the first medal for India in Table Tennis in Paralympics and the country's first medal at the Tokyo Paralympics. Archery Indian archer Rakesh Kumar defeated Hong Kong's Ngai Ka Chuen 144-131 to win his 1/16 …

3 years, 3 months ago

Tokyo Paralympics 2020 HIGHLIGHTS: Paddler Bhavina Patel Makes Historic Final; Rakesh Kumar in Compound Archery Pre-quarters

News 18

Tokyo Paralympics 2020 HIGHLIGHTS, Day 4: India’s latest table tennis star, Bhavina Patel lost the first game 7-11 but won the second by the same margin, then won the third game 11-4 and then lost the fourth 9-11 but then stormed back to win the fifth and final game 11-8 against China’s Zhang Miao in the Women’s Singles Class 4 …

3 years, 3 months ago

India Schedule at Tokyo Paralympics, August 28, 2021: Event, Match Timings and Live Streaming Details

News 18

Ace Indian paddler Bhavina Patel on Friday scripted history by becoming the first-ever table tennis player from the country to qualify for the semi-finals of the Paralympics and assured India of a medal at the ongoing Tokyo Para Games. Meanwhile, Rakesh Kumar put up a brilliant performance in the men’s compound Individual archer event to finish at the third spot …

3 years, 3 months ago

Tokyo Paralympics 2020 Day 4 Preview: Full schedule and where to watch

Deccan Chronicle

Tokyo: Bhavina Patel was the star of the Indian Contingent on Day 4 with a dominant performance that saw her storm through the Round of 16 and the Quarterfinals to reach the semis at the 2020 Tokyo Paralympic Games on Friday. On that note, while Bhavina fights to win a gold and Rakesh Kumar challenges for a medal, we take …

3 years, 3 months ago

Tokyo Paralympics 2020: India compound archer Rakesh Kumar finishes third in ranking round

Firstpost

In the men’s recurve open category, 2019 Asian Para Championship winner Vivek Chikara finished in the top-10. Tokyo: Indian compound archer Rakesh Kumar shot a career-best 699 points out of a possible 720 to grab third place in the ranking round of the men’s open section of the Paralympic Games on Friday. She and Kumar got sixth ranking in the …

3 years, 3 months ago

Paralympics Games 2020 | Rakesh finishes third, Chikara in top-10 in ranking round of archery competition

The Hindu

Indian compound archer Rakesh Kumar shot a career-best 699 points out of a possible 720 to grab the third place in the ranking round of the men’s open section of the Paralympic Games here on Friday. In the men’s recurve open category, 2019 Asian Para Championship winner Vivek Chikara finished in top-10. 22 Jyoti Baliyan, who is the only Indian …

3 years, 4 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 …

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, …

3 years, 4 months ago

Tokyo Paralympics: Vinod Kumar, Tek Chand among 5 Indian athletes to attend opening ceremony

Hindustan Times

Discus thrower Vinod Kumar and javelin thrower Tek Chand are among the five Indian athletes who will attend the Tokyo Paralympics opening ceremony. Gursharan Singh, India's Chef de Mission, Deputy Chef de Mission Arhan Bagati, and coach of para-athletics team Satyanarayana are among the six Indian officials who will attend the opening ceremony. Satyanarayana, the chairperson of Indian Para Athletics, …

3 years, 4 months ago

Tokyo Paralympics Know Your Sport, Indians in action: Badminton, Table Tennis, Taekwondo, Canoeing

The Hindu

Para-Badminton The International Paralympic Committee, on September 2017, announced 14 badminton events- seven men's, six women's and one mixed for Tokyo 2020. Indians playing - Men’s singles: Pramod Bhagat, Manoj Sarkar, Tarun Dhillon, Suhas L. Yathiraj, Krishna Nagar Women’s doubles: Parul Parmar and Palak Kohli Medal Events for Indians- Indians have a chance of going through three medal events in …

3 years, 4 months ago

Tokyo Paralympics 2020: Indians look to make mark in table tennis, powerlifting and taekwondo

Firstpost

New Delhi: Gujarat duo of Bhavina Patel and Sonalben Patel will lead India’s charge in table tennis at the Tokyo Paralympic Games beginning 25 August. The Haryana-based athlete, who will participate in the women’s under 49kg K44 category, will be in action on 2 September from the round of 16 rounds. Aruna, currently ranked 30th in the K44 category, is …

3 years, 4 months ago

India will win at least 15 medals including 5 golds at Tokyo Paralympics: Chef-de-Mission

The Hindu

India's Chef de Mission for the Tokyo Paralympics, Gursharan Singh, believes the country will produce its best ever performance this year, returning with at least 15 medals including five golds. India will field its largest ever contingent with 54 athletes set to compete in nine sports including – Para Archery, Para Athletics, Para Badminton, Para Canoeing, Shooting Para sport, Para …

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 …

3 years, 4 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, …

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‘Same gold, same pride, why not same award?’: Amid Manu Bhaker controversy, India's paralympic champion cries foul

Hindustan Times

Paralympics gold medallist archer Harvinder Singh alleged “discrimination” in sports awards after his name did not feature in the list recommended for the prestigious Khel Ratna award. Although a sports ministry spokesperson has done damage control by confirming that the list is yet to be finalised, the absence of double Olympic medalist Manu Bhaker from the initial list, which featured …

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Khel Ratna row: Maybe lapse on my part, says Manu Bhaker

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Manu Bhaker accepts 'lapse' on her part in Khel Ratna controversy: 'While filing for the nomination...'

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Manu Bhaker on Khel Ratna controversy: There’s been a lapse in filing nominations, may be on my part

The Hindu

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Manu Bhaker’s father slams Khel Ratna Award snub: ‘Is this the way you are encouraging athletes?’

Live Mint

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Hindustan Times

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New Delhi to host World Para Athletics Championships in 2025

The Hindu

New Delhi is set to host the World Para Athletics Championships in 2025 at the city’s Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, the World Para Athletics announced on Thursday. Moreover, India’s capital will also host a World Para Athletics Grand Prix, serving as a precursor to the marquee event, scheduled to take place between March 11 and 13. “NPC India is privileged to …

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Ludhiana: Punjab’s athletes clinch gold in judo on Day 4

Hindustan Times

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Neeraj Chopra's T-Shirt Inducted Into World Athletics Heritage Collection

ABP News

Star Indian javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra is among 23 athletes whose competition artefacts have been inducted into the World Athletics Heritage Collection, currently on display in the online 3D platform of the Museum of World Athletics. Besides Chopra, Ukraine's Yaroslava Mahuchikh, the World Athletics women's field event athlete of the year, and her fellow Paris Olympic medallist Thea LaFond are …

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1 week, 4 days ago

Ludhiana: 800 athletes compete at State Special Olympics

Hindustan Times

Around 800 athletes from 60 schools across Punjab and neighboring states are participating in the 25th Punjab State Special Olympics Games and the inaugural North Zone Special Olympics Games, which commenced at Guru Nanak Public School in Sarabha Nagar on Friday. The three-day event, organised by Special Olympics Bharat Punjab in collaboration with the District Special Olympics Association, Ludhiana, will …

Olympics Ludhiana Special Event 800 Athletes

1 week, 5 days ago

Ludhiana: Judoka Sahil wins gold Punjab at National School Games

Hindustan Times

The second day of the 68th National School Games in Ludhiana brought thrilling action and impressive performances across various sports. In the under-19 boys’ 55 kg category, Sahil of Punjab took first place, followed by Chandigarh’s Vivek in second and Haryana’s Mohit and Telangana’s T. Jampa in third. In the above 70 kg category, Punjab’s Kanwalpreet claimed first place, Haryana’s …

Tamil Nadu Delhi Maharashtra Gujarat West Bengal Haryana Ludhiana

1 week, 6 days ago

Athletics Federation of India planning drastic changes in grooming athletes after Paris 2024 upset

The Hindu

Looking forward to the Los Angeles Olympics, the Athletics Federation of India is set to give promising athletes a chance to raise the performance of the men’s 4x400m relay team. I think it went to their head.You are going to see new faces and new coaches,” AFI president Adille Sumariwalla told Sportstar during the National Junior Athletics Championships at the …

India Olympics World Championships Sumariwalla Grooming Athletes

2 weeks ago

Doubles specialist coach Tan Kim Her returns to India for second stint

The Hindu

Malaysian doubles specialist Tan Kim Her has returned to India for a second stint of coaching, the Badminton Association of India announced on Wednesday. Known to be the brains behind the dynamic duo of Chirag Shetty and Satwiksairaj Rankireddy during his first time, Tan will focus on developing strong doubles partnerships and improving the bench strength ahead of the 2026 …

India Tan Doubles

2 weeks, 1 day ago

Bihar CM Nitish Kumar launches Bihar Khel Pratibha Khoj Pratiyogita to nurture sporting ecosystem

The Hindu

Bihar’s Chief Minister Nitish Kumar launched ‘Bihar Khel Pratibha Khoj Pratiyogita’, the largest talent search competition in the world of sports, lighting the torch at the Patliputra Sports Complex in Patna on Monday. Bihar recently hosted the Women’s Asian Champions Trophy Hockey, as India successfully defended the title in Rajgir last month, and this programme aims to take a step …

Bihar Inr

2 weeks, 2 days ago

Indian sports wrap, December 8: India beats Singapore at Asian Women’s Handball Championship

The Hindu

HANDBALL Asian Women’s Handball Championship: India beats Singapore, eyes best-ever finish India beat Singapore 35-22 on Sunday at the Asian Women’s Handball Championship 2024 in New Delhi, opening up the opportunity for its best-ever finish at the tournament. This journey inspires us to aim higher.” -Team Sportstar ATHLETICS National Junior Athletics Championships: Pole Vaulter Vanshika, race walker Nitin create National …

India Singapore National Championship Indian Gold Team

2 weeks, 3 days ago

Karate Kid who ‘never says never’

New Indian Express

KHAMMAM: In 2016, Aamir Khan-starrer Dangal inspired and entertained millions with the tale of a father empowering his daughters to win medals for India. In a similar story, 18-year-old Chandana Kondapalli, hailing from the remote Gundala mandal of Bhadradri Kothagudem district, inspired by her father’s skills in karate is striving to bring laurels to the country at the Asian Games …

Her Father Chandana Karate District Inspired

2 weeks, 5 days ago

Senior National Wrestling Championship 2024: Top wrestlers absent amid WFI controversy

The Hindu

The three-day Senior National Wrestling Championship will get underway at the Koramangala Indoor Stadium here from Friday, but with its sheen significantly wiped out. And a month ago, the Delhi High Court restrained the WFI from holding the nationals and called for an Indian Olympic Association -appointed ad-hoc committee to run the sport. But the presence of an ad-hoc body …

Wrestling National Championship Wfi

3 weeks ago

Guwahati Masters 2024: Ashwini-Tanisha pair returns to defend title; Rajawat to headline singles event

The Hindu

Defending women’s doubles champion pair of Ashwini Ponnappa and Tanisha Crasto with singles specialist Priyanshu Rajawat will carry the expectations of home fans in the second edition of the Guwahati Masters Super 100 badminton tournament to be held here this week. Ashwini-Tanisha and Rajawat have been given the top billing in their respective events following their win at last week’s …

Tanisha Rajawat

3 weeks, 2 days ago

Paris 2024 champion Kumar Nitesh nominated for Para Badminton ‘Player of the Year’ Award

The Hindu

Kumar Nitesh, a gold medallist at the Paris 2024 Paralympics, was nominated along with three others for the men’s Para Badminton Player of the Year, the Badminton World Federation said in a statement on Monday. The 29-year-old will be competing for the award with China’s Qu Zimo, Malaysia’s Cheah Liek Hou and Daiki Kajiwara from Japan, all of whom are …

3 weeks, 2 days ago

Ludhiana: Karate champ Tarun packs a power punch to win double gold in Commonwealth Championship

Hindustan Times

Khanna’s Tarun Sharma, a 33-year-old para karate player, has again brought glory by winning two gold medals in the senior male kata K21 category at the 11th Commonwealth Karate Championship. Sharma’s medal cabinet boasts a silver at the 2022 Asian Para Championship in Uzbekistan, a bronze in Malaysia in 2023, and a third-place finish at the 2019 World Championship in …

Medal Sharma Khanna Para Karate Win Double Vibhu Tarun Packs

3 weeks, 2 days ago

Indian sports wrap, December 1: Asian women’s handball championship in Delhi between December 3-10

The Hindu

HOCKEY PSPB bests PNB at Nehru tournament Two penalty corner conversions by Gurjinder Singh paved the way for a 4-2 victory for Petroleum Sports Promotion Board against Punjab National Bank in a quarterfinal league match of the SNBP 60th Nehru hockey tournament at the Shivaji Stadium in New Delhi on Sunday. -Kamesh Srinivasan HANDBALL Delhi to host women’s Asian championship …

Karnataka Tamil Nadu Delhi Championship West Bengal Girls Indian

3 weeks, 6 days ago

India to send 68-member team for Asia-Pacific Deaf Games

Deccan Chronicle

New Delhi: A 68-member Indian team will take part in the Asia-Pacific Deaf Games to be held in Kuala Lumpur from December 1 to 8. The camps for chess, athletics and table tennis were held at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, while the SAI regional centre in Lucknow conducted the taekwondo camp on the same dates. India's overall contingent is of …

India Indian Sai

3 weeks, 6 days ago

'This is how you encourage sportspersons?': SC raps HP govt for denying job to Asian Games medalist

New Indian Express

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Thursday slammed the Himachal Pradesh government for denying employment to Pooja Thakur, an Asian Games gold medallist, under the sports quota, asking “this is how you encourage sportspersons? Thakur won the gold medal in kabaddi during the Asian Games held at Incheon, South Korea in 2014. A bench of the apex comprising Justices Abhay …

Games Medalist Denying Job

4 weeks ago

Mirabai Chanu to skip World Weightlifting Championships to focus on rehab

The Hindu

Tokyo Olympic silver medallist Mirabai Chanu will miss the upcoming weightlifting World Championships in Manama, Bahrain, as she continues her rehabilitation. “Mira is still undergoing rehab after the Paris Olympics and will not participate in this World Championship,” chief national coach Vijay Sharma told PTI. In Chanu’s absence, Commonwealth Championship gold medallist Gyaneshwari Yadav will lead the Indian challenge at …

Games World Sharma Chanu

4 weeks ago

Syed Modi International 2024: Satwik-Chirag pair pulls out on opening day; Sindhu eyes third title

The Hindu

The Indian challenge at the Syed Modi International Super 300 badminton tournament suffered a setback after former World No. The Indian duo, returning to action for the first time since the Paris Olympics at the China Masters last week, had practised on Monday and was scheduled to face the Chinese pair of Chen Xu Jun and Guo Ruo Han in …

Indian Round China Masters

1 month ago

Ludhiana players bag medals on Day 3 of Para Khedan Watan Punjab Diyan

Hindustan Times

Day three of the first-ever Para Khedan Watan Punjab Diyan witnessed impressive performances in athletics and badminton tournaments held at Guru Nanak Stadium and Shastri Hall, respectively, in Ludhiana on Friday. In the F-11 category shot put, Jasveer Singh clinched first place, Suraj from Ludhiana came second and Prince from Malerkotla took third. In the F-12 category shot put, Gurkarnveer …

Ludhiana Second Patiala Punjab Singh Sangrur Para

1 month, 1 week ago

China Masters 2024: Satwik and Chirag return to action after injury setback; Sindhu, Lakshya hope to regain form

The Hindu

India’s premier men’s doubles pair of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty will make a highly-anticipated return to action at the China Masters Super 750 badminton tournament, starting here on Tuesday, following a disappointing Paris Olympics campaign. The former world number one duo had been sidelined from competitive action post the Paris Olympics due to Satwik’s shoulder injury. Fresh off a …

Open Sindhu Paris Olympics Chirag Satwik

1 month, 1 week 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 …

India Paralympics Medal Paralympic Physical Fitness Paris Tokyo

1 month, 1 week ago

Skater Arun glides to gold in USA

Deccan Chronicle

Hyderabad: Andhra Pradesh skater Arun Rayudu did India proud by winning a gold medal at the USA Northeast Inter-Collegiate Figure Skating Championship held in New York, thereby becoming the first Indian to achieve the feat in the championship’s history. Arun was representing Northeastern University in Ice Skating and finished ahead of second-placed Trace Harris from University of Maine and Rutgers …

University

1 month, 1 week ago

High performance training for para-athletes set to open in Leh

India Today

The world’s first high-altitude Para Sports Centre is set to be established in Leh, Ladakh, with a focus on training para-athletes for international competitions, including the 2028 Paralympics. This landmark initiative, a collaboration between the Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council, Leh, and the Aditya Mehta Foundation, aims to provide world-class facilities and specialised training in a unique high-altitude environment. With …

Ladakh Centre Para Wheelchair Para Sports

1 month, 1 week ago

Indian sports wrap, November 12: World’s first high-altitude para sports centre to come up in Leh with focus on 2028 Paralympics

The Hindu

MORE SPORTS World’s first high-altitude para sports centre to come up in Leh with focus on 2028 Paralympics The world’s first high-altitude para sports centre will be established in Leh, Ladakh, aiming to advance the skills and confidence of athletes ahead of the 2028 Paralympics. “The opening of Leh Ladakh as a hub for para sports marks a new era …

India Players Indian Team Play Centre League

1 month, 2 weeks ago

Kumamoto Masters: Sindhu, Lakshya aim to make amends after poor run since Olympics

India Today

PV Sindhu and Lakshya Sen will be looking to regain their form when they take part in the Kumamoto Masters Japan 2024. Last month, she crashed out of the Arctic Open Super 500 tournament after losing to Canada's Michelle Li in the first round. Sindhu also did not look at her best after losing to Gregoria Mariska Tunjung of Indonesia …

Olympics Japan Olympic Open Sindhu Lakshya

1 month, 2 weeks ago

Jaipur Sports Conclave: Paris Paralympics bronze medallist Mona Agarwal hopes for sustained support for parasports

The Hindu

Paris Paralympics 2024 bronze-medallist shooter Mona Agarwal on Saturday revelead she struggled to upgrade her equipement ahead of the quadrennial event during the Sportstar Sports Conclave — Focus Rajasthan at the Poornima University in Jaipur. L-R ) Manjusha Kanwar, Surbhi Misra, Anupam Nidhi and Mona Agarwal during the Sporstar Sports Conclave - Focus Rajasthan. Manjusha Kanwar, a Commonwealth-medallist badminton player, …

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Javelin star Neeraj Chopra to begin early training for 2025 season in South Africa

Firstpost

Double Olympic medallist Chopra, who last competed in Brussels in the Diamond League Final in September, will spend 31 days in Potchefstroom, the city where he has trained several times in the past including before the Tokyo and Paris Olympics. Image: X/Neeraj Chopra Star javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra will travel to Potchefstroom, South Africa later this month for an off-season …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Neeraj Chopra to head to South Africa for off-season training later this month

Deccan Chronicle

New Delhi: Star javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra will travel to Potchefstroom, South Africa later this month for an off-season training stint to start early preparation for next year's competitions.The 26-year-old double Olympic medallist, who last competed in Brussels in the Diamond League Final in September, will spend 31 days in the South African city. Chopra battled an adductor muscle niggle …

Training South Africa Chopra Neeraj Tokyo Paris Olympics Potchefstroom

1 month, 2 weeks ago

Sportstar Rajasthan Conclave - Meet the speakers: From Rajyavardhan Rathore and Ajay Jadeja to Jake Lush McCrum and Divyakriti Singh Rathore

The Hindu

The third season of the Sportstar Sports Conclave gathers leading athletes, industry experts, and key stakeholders from Rajasthan’s sports community for a day-long exploration of the current sports landscape and ways to herald a sporting revolution in the region. Here is the line-up, along with their respective topics: KEYNOTE ADDRESS: Col. Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore File photo | Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Is Tanvi Patri the next big thing in Indian women’s badminton?

The Hindu

A sport is healthy if it can constantly replenish itself. While there have been fleeting successes, a solid green shoot seems to have emerged in young Tanvi Patri, the 13-year-old who won the Asian U-15 title in Chengdu, China, in August. “Indians have won the Asian title before,” Vimal tells The Hindu, alluding to Samiya Imad Farooqui’s and Tasnim Mir’s …

India China Indian Play Sai Ppba Tanvi

2 months ago

Neeraj Chopra's Domination at Paris Olympics Fades Away, Arshad Nadeem Takes the Crown

Deccan Chronicle

Indian javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra's day at the Paris Olympics has been overshadowed by his Pakistani rival Arshad Nadeem's historic gold medal performance. While Chopra secured a silver, Nadeem's record-breaking throw of 92.97m secured him the gold, leaving Chopra with the feeling that the competition was very good and he was not the one to have won the gold. Despite …

Lucknow

2 months, 3 weeks ago

Blood, sweat and cheers

China Daily

Yang Qiuxia in action at the 2024 Paris Paralympics. At just 15, Yang Qiuxia declared her ambition to top the Olympic podium and see China's flag raised high. In Paris, the Chinese team not only defended all five of its gold medals from Tokyo, but also asserted its dominance in the discipline, winning nine golds, two silvers, and a bronze …

Team Paris Tokyo

2 months, 3 weeks ago

Blood, sweat and cheers

China Daily

Team Paris Tokyo

2 months, 3 weeks ago

Vishnu Vardhan, Vaidehi Chaudhari seeded No. 1 for National championship

The Hindu

Former champions Vishnu Vardhan and Vaidehi Chaudhari have been seeded No.1 in the men’s and women’s events in the Fenesta National tennis championship, to be played at the DLTA Complex from Monday. Ranjeet are the other former champions in the men’s draw. In the women’s section, Riya Bhatia has been seeded second and will try to assert her strong game, …

Vaidehi Chaudhari Vishnu Vardhan

3 months ago

BAI announces cash rewards for Paralympics badminton medallists

Hindustan Times

Badminton Association of India president and Chief Minister of Assam, Himanta Biswa Sarma, announced that BAI will honour the Paris Paralympics 2024 medallists for their outstanding efforts that scripted history with a combined reward of INR 50 lakh. India won five medals in badminton - one gold, two silver, and two bronze - their most in the history of the …

India Paralympics Badminton Paris Bai Inr Manisha

3 months ago

BAI announces cash rewards for medal-winning para shuttlers at Paris Paralympics

New Indian Express

NEW DELHI: The Badminton Association of India has announced a total reward of ₹50 lakh for para shuttlers who secured medals at the Paris Paralympics last month. Indian para shuttlers won five medals at the Games, comprising one gold, two silver, and two bronze. Thulasimathi, Manisha, and Nithya made history by becoming the first Indian women shuttlers to secure medals …

Paralympics Indian Bai Para Para Shuttlers

3 months, 1 week ago

Paralympics silver medal winner Thulasimathi Murugesan honoured in Namakkal

The Hindu

Paralympics silver medal winner Thulasimathi Murugesan was honoured by the Namakkal district administration on Monday. On Monday, on behalf of the district administration, the silver medal winner was honoured in the function held at the college premises. Stalin and Sports Development Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin encouraged players by providing schemes and now they announced government jobs will be given to players …

Paralympics Silver Namakkal Thulasimathi Murugesan Ms Thulasimathi

3 months, 1 week ago

Paralympics 2024: Gold medalist Nitesh Kumar opens up about his journey and future plans

Hindustan Times

Nitesh Kumar, the latest gold medalist in badminton at Paralympics 2024, is still coming to terms with his victory. With Pramod Bhaiya not there, it felt like someone had to bring the gold back—and I’m happy I could do it.” Nitesh Kumar {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} After missing out on the Tokyo 2021 Paralympics due to qualification mistakes. Training at …

Paralympics Kumar Nitesh Nitesh Kumar

3 months, 1 week ago

Rohit or Kohli? India's paralympic gold medallist Navdeep, famously compared to Virat, names his favourite

Hindustan Times

Navdeep Singh, India’s latest javelin hero, etched his name in history with a gold medal at the 2024 Paris Paralympics in the F41 classification. Navdeep Singh’s gold medal was India’s seventh of the Paralympics. Navdeep has been widely compared to India's star cricketer, Virat Kohli, for displaying similar aggression and competitive demeanour. Training rigorously at the Sports Authority of India …

India Medal Gold Kohli Virat Names Paralympics Navdeep Paralympic Record

3 months, 2 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 …

China Games Gold Chinese Paris Chang Paralympic Athletes

3 months, 2 weeks ago

Equestrian Federation of India to Hold Jumping Classics from September 12

News 18

Promising young riders like World Challenge silver medallist Puneet Jhakar, junior national champion Sreshth Raju Mantena will be seen action in the FEI Jumping Children’s Classics, beginning here from Thursday. Around 50 talented young riders will compete across three age categories – Gold, Silver, and Bronze at the Embassy International Riding School here. The EFI CSN Show Jumping event and …

India Age Equestrian Federation Equestrian Federation Of India

3 months, 2 weeks ago

Kangra hosts inaugural UTT National Ranking Championships with 2,300 entries

New Indian Express

KANGRA: The season opener of the UTT National Ranking Championships this year will commence in Kangra on Wednesday, a city renowned for its natural beauty and historical significance. Kangra will be hosting its first-ever National Ranking event, organised by the Himachal Pradesh Table Tennis Association. The tournament has drawn an impressive 2,300 entries across 12 categories, including boys, girls, senior …

National Kangra National Ranking

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 …

India Paralympics Netherlands Credit Gold Team Bronze